Monthly Archives: August 2010

Rhonda and the Butterfly

Posted on August 14, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Today all the avian creatures are out in the yard, devouring the bugs and trimming the grass.  Rhonda was even willing to put up with that strange white baaaaaahing creature in their midst, as it had a tendency to chase … Continue reading →

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Storms

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Here we are in the midst of a series of storms combined with a heat wave.  Fun.  I can’t do laundry because the dryer makes heats the house to unbearable levels and there is a thunderstorm coming along every hour … Continue reading →

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Mikayla Goes to Market

Posted on August 10, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

RedHeart is not the nicest of yarns, but it has the singular glory of being practically indestructible.  Roll it in the mud and toss it in wash.  I made my son’s egg collection basket from RedHeart, and he’s broken multiple … Continue reading →

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The Magic Ring

Posted on August 9, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Step 1 Make a loop at the end of the yarn. Leave a tail about 3 inches long. Hold the “join” of the loop, where the two strands of yarn overlap, between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand. … Continue reading →

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Face Care

Posted on August 5, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

Natural Cold Cream 1/2-cup sweet almond oil 5-tablespoon water or rosewater 2 tablespoon melted beeswax 1/4 tsp borax Mix the wax and oil in a double boiler until they are melted together evenly. In a separate saucepan on medium setting, … Continue reading →

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