I read strangers' blogs.

Sometimes Doug comes over the computer while I am reading blogs and says, "Whose baby is that?" "Um, nobody we know." He doesn't quite get it. But there are some really good writers out there and it's fun to read about their lives.

How about you? Whose blogs do you read? Or maybe YOU are a stranger reading MY blog! (haha)

Anyway, here are some blogs that I follow:

The Pioneer Woman - great photos and stories


Infarrantly Creative - encouraging testimony and craftiness


Filth Wizardry - creative ideas for preschoolers

Ali Edwards - scrapbooking inspiration

Bustin out the sewing machine

Whenever Doug goes out of town, I always feel compelled to accomplish some kind of project. This week I felt compelled to sew a couple aprons for my girls. I bought these dish towels a million years ago, made one (not great) apron for C, and stashed the rest.

I found a neat tutorial online and got re-inspired to dig out the towels and try again.

Here's the result:


Should be just right for when the girls want to "help" me cook!

Also, I found some motivation to organize all my leftover fabric stash. I have a whole bag of little scraps to be thrown away, too, but it's still sitting in my kitchen. SO HARD TO THROW AWAY! I must be strong. I will do it. Soon...


Before:

After: