tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47584695635156448332024-03-12T18:40:41.212-07:00Rainndrops on RosesKeri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-72895114827050403642015-01-22T19:44:00.003-08:002015-01-22T19:45:35.104-08:007 DIY Christmas Gifts 2014<br />
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So, I haven't posted here for a while, but wanted to share the 2014 handmade gifts. I had my hands a bit more full this year with two small adventurers who are always on-the-go, but this is what happened...</div>
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1. Necklace with "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154857818/custom-rainndrop-pendant?ref=shop_home_active_2">rainndrop pendant</a>" </div>
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The pendant held a small excerpt from notes found in my grandmother's Bible. <br />
"God will Bless your socks off" </div>
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2. A <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/219520631/paper-rose-bouquet?ref=shop_home_active_7">dozen paper roses</a> created from pages of an old hymnal.</div>
I learned how to make the paper roses from tutorials on Pinterest, of course.<br />
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The vase began its usefulness in this house as an oatmeal container.</div>
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3. The puffs containers I couldn't make myself throw away became containers for </div>
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Chocolate Covered Snowman Arms (and I'll admit, they kinda make me want to giggle). </div>
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4. Footprints in the Sand. </div>
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Another project I've seen on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/220887556698522829/">Pinterest</a>, and I was able to add a print from each of my babies. </div>
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My mom was kind enough to go to the beach while she was in Florida and bring back some sand for me. Such a chore. :)</div>
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5. Paxton helped with this one. He was drawing a picture of a giraffe for his Aunt Amy. After getting frustrated, "This isn't right!" We determined that it was an abstract work of art... and turned it into rainndrop pendant for Aunt Amy too. :)</div>
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7. A <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=book%20safe&term_meta%5B%5D=book%7Ctyped&term_meta%5B%5D=safe%7Ctyped">book safe</a> for my spy-loving, book reading nephew</div>
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There were several other projects that didn't get finished or photographed, such as "<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/220887556698776944/">x-rays</a>" to add to Paxton's doctor supplies. I made a few of them, but I can always revisit that idea when the new wears off some of his other Christmas presents! Other than that, I made lots and lots... and lots of roses for ornaments I sold through <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/202567758/sheet-music-rose-ornament?ref=shop_home_active_8">my Etsy shop</a>. Don't forget to check it out!</div>
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Feel free to share your own DIY Christmas gift ideas!</div>
<br />Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-23282401365147125822013-12-25T20:55:00.000-08:002013-12-25T21:27:23.321-08:00A Homemade, Crafty Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">
Homemade Christmas Gifts for 2013!</div>
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Since I've been on maternity leave this holiday season, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to snuggle my boys and get some crafting going! Huge post here....<br />
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1. Bird's Nest Pendant</div>
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2. Handmade monogram stamp and note cards</div>
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(above and below) Handmade monogram stamp and note cards. The monogram stamp was made from an eraser (a technique I used in undergrad and recently saw again on pinterest). The cards are each unique; sewn and stamped. </div>
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3. Dinosaur Tail</div>
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4. Balloon Ornament</div>
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Includes handcrafted clay balloons with thread strings, suspended by clear fishing line.<br />
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5. Eggshell Pendant</div>
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A design I plan to list in <a href="http://www.rainndropsonroses.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> soon! This pendant is made from a red solo cup and crushed eggshells. One person's trash is another person's treasure!</div>
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6. Keep Looking! Game</div>
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Inspired by the popular "Find It!" games</div>
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7. Photo Wreath</div>
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I'd seen a similar idea on Pinterest, using small photo frames. This wreath was made from a pool noodle, brown paper (originally packing material from other gifts and supplies I'd ordered for Christmas!), printed photos, and outdoor mod podge.</div>
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8. Fleece swirl scarf </div>
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Another <a href="http://capturingeverydaylife.blogspot.ca/2011/10/diy-fleece-scarf-15-minutes-sew-easy.html" target="_blank">Pinterest idea</a>! Made two of these :)</div>
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9. Seaside Wreath</div>
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Made from a pool noodle wrapped with twine and decorated with sand dollars, seashells, and a starfish</div>
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10. Super Hero Capes!</div>
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11. Survival Kit</div>
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Makeup bag filled with items that may come in handy!</div>
Includes: First aid kit (30 Sheer Adhesive Bandages, 3 Clear Adhesive Bandages, 3 Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 2 Non-Adherent Pads, 3 Alcohol Pads), Sewing kit (Needle Threader, Needle Compact, Tape Measure, Straight Pins, Assorted Buttons, 5 Assorted Spools of Thread, Thimble, Scissors, Safety Pins), Nail kit (Nail Clippers, Nail File, Emery Board, Cuticle Scissors), 15 hair elastics, 12 snap clasp barrettes, Travel toothbrush and toothpaste, Dental floss, 2 combs, Krazy glue, Carmex lip balm, 12-in-1 screwdriver set, Travel size acetaminophen, Ink pen, Post-it note pad, 50 sheet notebook, 2 tampons, 2 feminine pads, Multipurpose Pocket Survival Tool (can opener, knife edge, screwdriver, ruler, cap opener, 4 position wrench, butterfly wrench, saw blade, etc.)<br />
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12. Tour of England and Ireland bracelet </div>
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Portions of map printed and set in bracelet bezels, then painted with mod podge<br />
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13. Goodies to supplement gifts! :)</div>
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Potato soup mix (recipe from: <a href="http://mycardparty.com/2011/12/06/potato-soup/">mycardparty.com</a>)</div>
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Brownie in a mug mixes</div>
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Oatmeal, craisin, dark chocolate chip cookies, placed in cans </div>
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(formula cans that had expired, used a pampered chef can opener to open the bottoms and empty, then put the cookies in a treat bag in the cans and resealed, then covered)</div>
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people chow/mud buddies/whatever other name you call it, </div>
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and a rice krispie treat... i mean... cornflake treat wreath...</div>
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14. Fireworks ornament</div>
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In memory of the baby my parents lost on the fourth of July in 1976</div>
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15. Herbed rice neck wrap</div>
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This was a really quick one, nothing fancy, but I love these! It's made with just a rectangle of fleece fabric, filled with a mixture of rice, lavender, mint, and cloves (to be heated with a cup of water in the microwave to prevent the rice from drying out... great kept in the freezer too). So easy but so relaxing. </div>
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15. Magnetic Makeup Board</div>
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16. Rainndrop Pendants </div>
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I know, it's odd to find a cemetery arrangement in a post about handmade Christmas gifts... but she's my baby girl, and it's hard to find anything that looks Christmasy for a child's grave. So, I found some pretty, soft greenery at Hobby Lobby and used the same ornaments I used before. This time, though, I put the ornaments on shish kabob sticks and covered them with floral tape. Instead of floral Styrofoam, I used a small section of pool noodle and the rest went for one of the wreaths above. Pool noodles have tons of potential!</div>
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<br />Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-24092366846442153802013-07-07T06:43:00.003-07:002013-07-07T06:43:38.931-07:00Rainndrops On Roses: On Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A while back, I had an idea for a pendant design that would let me wear a picture of my babies. I've tried a few different methods and materials, but seem to have found a combination that seems sturdy. I wear my pendant nearly every day and love it. </div>
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After having several complete strangers compliment my necklace, I decided it was time to go ahead and start the Etsy shop I've talked about starting (for years). </div>
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So, the shop is now open and can be found at: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rainndropsonroses" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/rainndropsonroses </a></div>
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Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-60742921823017953702012-10-24T20:17:00.000-07:002012-10-24T20:19:24.577-07:006 DIY Christmas Gift IdeasI thought it might be fun to do another post with (DIY) Christmas gift ideas.<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Soup, Can Do!</span><br />I found a recipe for <a href="http://highheelsandgrills.blogspot.com/2012/09/8-can-taco-soup.html" target="_blank">8 Can Taco Soup</a> from the blog High Heels & Grills, which actually prompted this post: It's made with... yes... you guessed it... 8 cans of ingredients. When I stumbled across the recipe, I thought it would make a great gift basket type gift for a college student or someone in a similar position. Arrange those 8 cans in a microwavable bowl (or even a crock pot/mini crock pot if you'd like!), add some pretty wrapping and ribbon.... presto, cute gift idea and a new recipe for the cookbook.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Knot a Big Deal... </span><br />Here's a cool crochet or knotted scarf idea I saw at <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/07/make-the-worlds-easiest-crocheted-scarf/">DollarStoreCrafts.com</a> that I'm really wanting to try now. I'm tempted to try doing it with thin strips of those old t-shirts I have saved back for just such a project...</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">It's a Wrap!</span><br />I've made heated neckwraps for several people over the years. They can be so nice when you just want to relax, if your neck/shoulders are sore, or if you have a headache. To make mine, I've used inexpensive fleece blankets for my fabric, but you could also use an old tshirt , a hand towel, or other fabric on-hand for material. A quick search pulled up <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Microwaveable-Neck-Wrap" target="_blank">this how-to article for someone else's method</a>.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Scrub-a-dub-dub</span><br />Another have-made-and-like project that doesn't have to be expensive is a hand/body scrub that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. <br />You need: <br />Epsom Salt<br />Baby Oil<br />Essential Oils (I've also used mint extract, but lavender essential oil is probably my favorite for this!)<br />Just mix together until you get the consistency you want (should be pretty thick) and pour/scoop into a pretty glass jar. NOTE: I just recently saw decorative glass jars with a seal at dollar tree, and have also recycled baby food jars and other small, cute jars for this project. In fact, you could probably find epsom salt, baby oil, and mint extract all at your local dollar tree! Just remember to be careful if you use the scrub in the tub because baby oil WILL make your tub slick. :) Be safe, scrub happy!</li>
<li><strike style="font-size: x-large;">Door</strike><span style="font-size: large;"> Dinner is a-jar</span><br />There are lots and lots of meal-in-a-jar recipes out there. You can find some from <a href="http://cheftessbakeresse.blogspot.com/search/label/52%20jar%20method" target="_blank">Chef Tess</a> or just do a quick search on google or pinterest. You can also make your own by layering dry ingredients of your favorite recipes (<a href="http://rainndropsonroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/best-brownies-ever.html" target="_blank">or my favorite brownie recipe</a> that I have already shared a couple of times here before).</li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Hot Chocolate...Truffles.</span><br />Need I say more? I came across <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/12/truffle-hot-chocolate-balls-sugar-rush-2.html" target="_blank">this recipe for hot chocolate truffle balls</a> to drop in milk and make hot chocolate. They sound incredible... gotta try them!!</li>
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<br />Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-48053522819290991822012-09-26T21:35:00.001-07:002012-09-27T06:47:48.680-07:00Christmas is around the corner...I've been looking forward to the Christmas season this year and looking for inspiration. I just wanted to put a quick post out there to help share some ideas.<br />
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First, I want to share an article I wrote for <a href="http://www.elevateyourmarriage.com/" target="_blank">www.elevateyourmarriage.com </a> </blockquote>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">The post is about "<a href="http://elevateyourmarriage.com/avoiding-the-last-minuter-approach" target="_blank">Avoiding the 'Last-Minuter' Approach.</a>"</span></b><br />
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It seems like everywhere I look these days, there are heavy debates, discouraging stories, and depressing news. Does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all?? I wanted to make sure I kept this post lighthearted. So, I have a question for you all…</div>
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I’m an early-starter. My Christmas shopping began months ago, just a little at a time. I’d like to share my 4 top reasons for my early-starter approach to Christmas shopping.</div>
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1. It’s easier on the budget. One of the most common sources of arguments in a marriage is money. While it’s possible that some of you readers may not need to worry about how much you spend on Christmas presents, most of us do. It’s easier to budget a little each month than it is to wait until the last minute and try to pull together the extra money (but if you don’t do your shopping early, you can still begin saving a little each month for Christmas!). Besides, last minute purchases often cost much more than planned ones!</div>
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2. It allows me to spend more time thinking of gifts that will (hopefully) really fit the recipients, rather than just buying something “good enough” to meet the gift-giving requirement of the season. WHY do you really buy gifts for Christmas, anyway? If you wait until the last minute and just try to get it in, it can be easy to forget the purpose! We are celebrating the gift of Love to earth in the form of a sweet baby named Jesus who grew up to save the world!</div>
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4. I just enjoy it! I love Christmas, and I enjoy looking for or making gifts for other people. Starting early lets me have time to do that, and can be a welcome distraction when I’m needing one. It’s refreshing to think about others when I’m stressed!</div>
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To go a step further, I’d like to discuss some Christmas gifting/shopping ideas!</div>
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1. When shopping online, always check out <a href="http://www.shopathome.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.shopathome.com</a> or<a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.retailmenot.com</a> for coupon codes. I once saved about $100 on an order of therapy toys for work!</div>
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2. Check out <a href="http://www.1saleaday.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.1saleaday.com</a> … they have a new sale each day (but I guess the website address kinda tells you that, right?)</div>
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3. Mix up the dry ingredients for the <a href="http://rainndropsonroses.blogspot.com/2011/10/best-brownies-ever.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">BEST brownie recipe I’ve ever tried</a> and gift it to your neighbors with the recipe!</div>
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4. Search <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="Pinterest">www.pinterest.com</a> for fun, new DIY Christmas ideas.</div>
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5. Start a tradition to buy or make an ornament for family members each year.</div>
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6. If you’re crafty, check out <a href="http://www.craftgawker.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.craftgawker.com</a> for lots of creative ideas!</div>
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7. Make an audio book cd with free stories from <a href="http://www.storynory.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">www.storynory.com</a></div>
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8. Make <a href="http://rainndropsonroses.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-decor-ideas.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ice candles</a>! It’s fun and they’re pretty.</div>
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9. <a href="http://canvaspeople.com/canvas-discount" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Canvas People</a> usually have a free 8×10 photo canvas (pay s/h only) or discount on larger sizes (I’ve purchased 2 from them and have been very pleased).</div>
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10. Try starting a hand-made only tradition or $10 limit on gift exchanges with family/friends. My family and I decided on hand-made gifts only some years and really enjoyed it. It encourages creativity and can help with the budget (see #s 4, 6, 7, 8…).</div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Keri Kitchen is a devoted wife and mother, blogge</strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">r, licensed mental health counselor, and founder of <a href="http://www.carysrainn.org/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Carys Rainn Foundation</a>. To read more about what God is doing in her life, visit her blog at <a href="http://www.aftertherainn.com/" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #225e9b; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">www.aftertherainn.com</a>"</strong></div>
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The second link I'd like to share is to another blog I just stumbled upon to discover some good stocking stuffer ideas:<br />
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SUPER MACE HAS TURNED 6 YEARS OLD!!!</div>
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He and his dad have told the stories of Super Mace and Rook the Wonder Dog for years now. So, for his birthday, I decided to make him a board game of their adventures.</div>
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First, I designed a game board and box cover in photoshop, using pics of his face, his brother, and his dog to create the characters. The super hero body came from <a href="http://www.heromachine.com/heromachine-2-5-character-portrait-creator/">HeroMachine</a>.</div>
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Then, I had it printed as a large poster from Vista Print (and cut it apart).</div>
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After marking the line, I cut the poster in half and then glued it to the board. </div>
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I have to admit... it truly only takes a little bit of glue... my first attempt had bubbles and then I accidentally tore it... so I ended up having to order it again. Big oops, right?</div>
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Happy Birthday, to my adorable nephew! Can't wait to see how he likes it!</div>
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<br /><br />Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-69022826963477979382012-02-23T06:45:00.000-08:002012-02-23T06:45:51.090-08:00Therapy ResourcesI've not posted for a while! But, I wanted to share some good resource links for my therapist-y friends out there. <br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Positive discipline handouts</strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://extension.missouri.edu/search-results.html?cx=011326408287753474406%3Afpxzwyo07ji&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=building+strong+families+workbook&sa=Search"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>http://extension.missouri.edu/search-results.html?cx=011326408287753474406%3Afpxzwyo07ji&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=UTF-8&q=building+strong+families+workbook&sa=Search</strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong> </strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">FOR THERAPIST FRIENDS AND NON-THERAPIST FRIENDS:</span><br />
This link has audio files for relaxation techniques that are great... who <em>doesn't</em> need to relax sometimes??<br />
<a href="http://www.allaboutdepression.com/relax/">http://www.allaboutdepression.com/relax/</a><br />
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Happy relaxing!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and exhibit A for why I love chalkboard paint... This was an outdated Home Interiors print, but I loved the frame... so I taped it off and sprayed it with chalkboard paint. </div><br />
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Last thing to share for now... the side table. The base was an old plant stand I painted black. The top was a plain glass table top that I covered with stained glass pieces.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish you an inspired Christmas!</div><br />
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</div>Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-47685634661995392532011-12-03T17:43:00.000-08:002011-12-06T20:35:32.983-08:00Christmas Cemetery ArrangementFor some reason, it seems like most Christmas cemetery arrangements have big poinsettias or just look generally heavy. They didn't seem fitting for my baby girl, so this is what I decided to do.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll need to shift a few things around when I get it to the cemetery, but I'm thinking I like it. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">_______________________________________________________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">update:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAj9wlFYY9Ig6GBTcdzTASs4Q9h-0M5JZ6_VXd6Dd2w9HZjzxBJVVm6v1kcduJuRibcFGtdLRbLsIRgp-A2l4Pi8QY2GvgqM4v80EnRkEMTUsNSJ1CfLx2R2V-xwDuxK8QaVc2lWZatZRl/s1600/cemetery+christmas+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAj9wlFYY9Ig6GBTcdzTASs4Q9h-0M5JZ6_VXd6Dd2w9HZjzxBJVVm6v1kcduJuRibcFGtdLRbLsIRgp-A2l4Pi8QY2GvgqM4v80EnRkEMTUsNSJ1CfLx2R2V-xwDuxK8QaVc2lWZatZRl/s320/cemetery+christmas+flowers.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtglVjIRL3nq5bcjzD1aCV8sAF91VCaIJwDnYxGrNyoKyLlx-UxKeawQbTiWV8s-0SKRZhGWda5IwqtODYBao6F0phyKVvCHHGNjD0szlutl6sr2Hu5bPmANzyIL35nmyx0k8nbUGkO98G/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtglVjIRL3nq5bcjzD1aCV8sAF91VCaIJwDnYxGrNyoKyLlx-UxKeawQbTiWV8s-0SKRZhGWda5IwqtODYBao6F0phyKVvCHHGNjD0szlutl6sr2Hu5bPmANzyIL35nmyx0k8nbUGkO98G/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div>Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-73213203787883387172011-12-02T21:41:00.000-08:002011-12-06T20:34:51.763-08:00'Tis the Season<div style="text-align: center;">So, we've started decking the halls, and I just wanted to share some ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the tree: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C2Vm0bPCIaFkMteJzCkSyqpeeJkS6PXBC0goupWOrWuSsQ0_BpMsubpT7P2D9I2pIzBjwGPljVX94ezKwPVCMr-eRnytIFgOmu47p2JcKLHSwguD4PvRUb8SgtoE1_wxnwHB99n9CNiv/s1600/tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_C2Vm0bPCIaFkMteJzCkSyqpeeJkS6PXBC0goupWOrWuSsQ0_BpMsubpT7P2D9I2pIzBjwGPljVX94ezKwPVCMr-eRnytIFgOmu47p2JcKLHSwguD4PvRUb8SgtoE1_wxnwHB99n9CNiv/s320/tree.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A while back, I noticed that one of the trees at work has HUGE leaves. </div>I picked one up and wanted to find something to do with it.<br />
So I sprayed it gold and tucked it into the Christmas tree... <br />
then I did the same with a few more.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also have several handmade ornaments. These ornaments were made using glue, balloons, hemp cord, and paint (optional). Blow up the balloon (keep it small enough that it still looks round), dip the cord in the glue and wrap around the balloon in a random pattern. Lay it on wax paper to dry. When the cord is entirely dry, pop the balloon and pull out the pieces. If the ornament collapses, just put a new balloon into the ornament and blow it up enough to reshape, then let the air back out and remove. Paint is optional, though I love the metallic paints.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I made this ornament a few years ago. It was just made out of a stiff wire and clay for the head... yeah, that one was sprayed gold too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I think I want to add some green ornaments now...<br />
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</div></div>Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-44303255982301562652011-11-28T21:14:00.000-08:002011-11-28T21:14:43.294-08:00Christmas Cards and Baby Slingswww.vistaprint.com/savings2011<br />
good deals, including 10 free Christmas cards<br />
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Short and sweet... just thought I'd shareKeri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-26284130306617843962011-10-08T07:01:00.000-07:002011-10-09T19:26:00.874-07:00Best Brownies Ever...I recently made a discovery....and it's probably not a good thing. I found THE best brownie recipe I've ever tried, and it is fabulous. Crusty top, fudgy, fudgy middle.... mmm. I think I've lost track of how many times I've made them already. They are great with a good cup of coffee. The recipe comes from King Arthur Flour (www.kingarthurflour.com)<br />
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<div class="ontop" id="blockRow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.33em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="BlockParent" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="block" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is one of our long-time favorite fudge brownie recipes. It makes a reliably delicious, moist, fudgy pan of brownies, perfect for that potluck you forgot about till the last minute.</span></span></div><div class="ontop" id="blockRow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.33em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="BlockParent" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="block" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour<br />
2 cups sugar<br />
3/4 cup natural or Dutch-process cocoa OR 1/2 cup black cocoa + 1/4 cup natural or Dutch-process cocoa<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon baking powder<br />
3 large eggs<br />
1 stick butter or margarine, melted<br />
1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></span></div><div class="ontop" id="blockRow" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.33em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="BlockParent" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="block" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl in the order in which they're written. Stir, then beat the mixture till smooth.<br />
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Spoon the batter into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake the brownies in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they're just barely beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let them cool completely before cutting. <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Yield: about 2 dozen brownies.</i></span></span></div><div><span id="BlockParent" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i><br />
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</div><div>I frequently use <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/">Retail Me Not</a> to find coupon codes as well. I've used it many times for Papa John's coupons. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(Did you know you could order pizza online or via text?? Oh, how things change! I've never been sure why, but I've always hated being the one to call and place a pizza order... one of my many quirks, I guess.)</span> Retail Me Not also helped me save nearly $100 on an order for therapy toys at work. Check it out! </div><div><br />
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</div>Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4758469563515644833.post-16110198685534047712011-09-15T20:33:00.000-07:002011-09-15T20:33:41.618-07:00Christmas in.... September?So, I can now say I've been able to get a pretty good start on my Christmas shopping. For the past several years, I've tried to start my shopping in the spring or summer for several reason. It's easier on the budget. Not only does it spread purchases out over multiple pay periods and give me time to hunt for good deals, it helps me prevent last minute panic purchases because I just have to find <i>something</i>. Having more time for that "<i>something</i>" means I have more time to pick something that suits the gift recipient better. Not every gift I find is just THE perfect one, but i'm more likely to find something that's just right when I start early. One last reason: I enjoy it more. I enjoy searching for just the right gift when I'm not being rushed.... and this year, I could really use some gift giving joy!<div><br />
</div><div>A site I've recently found and now stalk... uhm... I mean check regularly is <a href="http://www.1saleaday.com/">www.1saleaday.com </a>- there are new deals every day (and occasionally every 30 minutes), and the deals are pretty good ones. Go check it out and let me know what you think!</div>Keri Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076593674012130856noreply@blogger.com2