tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post759887861099598619..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Things I'm Going to Do When School StartsScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-71309060964804869672009-07-26T18:26:07.663-08:002009-07-26T18:26:07.663-08:00That is a long list of things to do. You are alwa...That is a long list of things to do. You are always so busy doing good things. I look forward to your posts about them.Melissa-Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982727507824172371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-88935424574503150182009-07-25T20:40:02.549-08:002009-07-25T20:40:02.549-08:00This is quite an ambitious list. I have no doubt ...This is quite an ambitious list. I have no doubt that you'll "get 'er done," if you'll pardon the expression. Can't wait to read the posts that'll come about as a result of your endeavors.jubileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924715623122612454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-54753302820638523122009-07-25T11:56:59.220-08:002009-07-25T11:56:59.220-08:00Sweet ideas! When school starts I'm all about...Sweet ideas! When school starts I'm all about 3 things:<br /><br />napping more<br />reading more<br />writing more*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-55626291593933133412009-07-25T11:25:04.333-08:002009-07-25T11:25:04.333-08:00My parents used to make root beer with yeast all t...My parents used to make root beer with yeast all the time. We would save glass coke bottles so we could bottle the root beer; they even had a machine that would cap the root beer. It was part of our food storage. I bet they had no idea it had alcohol content! HAHA It is the best root beer though. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-20790917786410513442009-07-25T10:23:44.917-08:002009-07-25T10:23:44.917-08:00Could you please post the recipes or links to how ...Could you please post the recipes or links to how to make the fruit leather and cordials. I have peaches also that I would love to do something with. I have a recipe for "Any old fruit will do cake" that you use bottled old fruit in, but would like something else also!Neese Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938329524710574830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-30572805209191935522009-07-24T20:13:46.590-08:002009-07-24T20:13:46.590-08:00Aww, Michelle.. thanks for the compliment! Let me ...Aww, Michelle.. thanks for the compliment! Let me know if I can help at all with the script box - maybe we can even do a tutorial for your readers about the heat transfer of the design or what tips are easiest to burn script with. <br /><br />Not sure if this helps you, but I used Palace script for the font, and I think I had 22 pt size. I can't remember, but I can look it up for you. It is hard to get the font size right - too big and it looks silly, too small and it gets all muddled together. I could send you the graphic I made of the finished poem if you want or to offer it to your readers, but you might enjoy it more if you did it all from start to finish. I certainly don't want to step on your toes because it'll be the differences in our techniques that will make it interesting.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! I suggest doing a sheet music one after because it is sort of the next step up in difficulty.<br /><br />Sorry for the novel.<br />TellieChantelle Finleyhttp://www.sixthandelm.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-74631140749423652912009-07-24T17:40:30.685-08:002009-07-24T17:40:30.685-08:00Thanks for the idea of the crocheted castle - I ma...Thanks for the idea of the crocheted castle - I made it this week, and the puppets to go with it - the kids love it.<br /><br />As to dandelion syrup - we made that in the spring - if you're looking for something interesting, that has a good freek out factor for the kids - go straight for the dandelion cookies!<br /><br />(I'll link to your post from Almost Unschoolers - if you don't mind.)An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-70884797235233173122009-07-24T12:45:02.745-08:002009-07-24T12:45:02.745-08:00Sigh. I always feel a little melancholy when moms ...Sigh. I always feel a little melancholy when moms start to plan what they'll do when the kids start school. I won't be canning my tomatoes; I'll be writing lesson plans and convincing a new set of parents that yes, homework is important.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-16279542905264997992009-07-24T06:55:33.140-08:002009-07-24T06:55:33.140-08:00We've got some similar goals! The woodburning ...We've got some similar goals! The woodburning is easier than you think, though, don't lock yourself in the craft closet! Work in a ventilated area! Try graphite transfers if you need the accuracy. <br /><br />I think you need to make a friend who loves to sew. I've got my mother in law. I find projects and set her to work like she's in a sweat shop! Currently she's got my husband's Halloween costume on her plate and then some art smocks for the kids.<br /><br />I'm not a fryer--I get distracted and a grease fire scares the heck out of me. Baked cheese is pretty good. Get canned breadsticks and roll the dough out flat (I keep all the sticks together because I'm lazy) and wrap it around a hunk of cheese (havarti's my favorite) season the outside and bake it until golden brown. It's nice to tear off pieces.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503404052538005760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-44816128301967786452009-07-24T05:38:49.465-08:002009-07-24T05:38:49.465-08:00We've done the root beer and garlic. Never, e...We've done the root beer and garlic. Never, ever thought about root beer having actual alcohol in it. I guess you learn something new every day. Garlic - that has a story. Exhub and I worked different shifts. I got home one day, and there is a clove - a CLOVE, mind you - on the counter, saying "here is your harvest." Well, not worth growing it if that's all we're going to get, I'm thinking. Turns out, there was a lot more that was supposed to be there - the cat got on the counter, ATE some and then hid a ton of cloves, which we were finding for months later, whenever she brought them out for something to play with! Lesson: Keep garlic away from cats! :-) Have fun!Twinsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575063868261610249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-63542990449371998222009-07-23T23:19:57.283-08:002009-07-23T23:19:57.283-08:00beautiful box! and i'm totally making that ca...beautiful box! and i'm totally making that castle bag! too cute!<br /><br />(do you ever post anything over at ravelry??)illaheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109064612619771372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1572675251529991332009-07-23T20:37:27.986-08:002009-07-23T20:37:27.986-08:00Ambitious, but fun list!Ambitious, but fun list!threesidesofcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680623585443980958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-83751232017631129792009-07-23T14:10:30.412-08:002009-07-23T14:10:30.412-08:00My father-in-law plucks dandelions from his yard a...My father-in-law plucks dandelions from his yard and eats them straight! (Doesn't even wash them!)April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5159265713730929882009-07-23T13:47:25.493-08:002009-07-23T13:47:25.493-08:00My kids go back to school in 26 days, but who'...My kids go back to school in 26 days, but who's counting, LOL! They start on the 18th of August and I know it's going to get here fast! I have a hug list of things I want to do while they are in school too. One of those being learning how to fuse glass. Good luck and hope you can check off many or all the items on your list.Alison Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188887923707955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75016302589824495722009-07-23T10:54:05.909-08:002009-07-23T10:54:05.909-08:00Thank you so much for linking to the Chinese Buffe...Thank you so much for linking to the Chinese Buffet. You are my daughter's new bestest friend.a Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-49531968231122507682009-07-23T09:54:53.132-08:002009-07-23T09:54:53.132-08:00You have so much planned. And just when I'll b...You have so much planned. And just when I'll be going back to work. At least school doesn't start for us until after Labor Day!Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-36757708776312968022009-07-23T09:47:29.226-08:002009-07-23T09:47:29.226-08:00Jolanthe--I think that's where I got the mista...Jolanthe--I think that's where I got the mistaken impression. I read that book and then Diana gets drunk on the wine and I think that's where I got my wires crossed.<br /><br />Jennifer--I'm impressed that you can do that. I've been sewing for a long time and can't make up my own patterns like that. It's always a disaster when I do.<br /><br />Kathy--so they're a winter bulb? Do they require a cooling period or can I just plant them outright and let them go indoors?<br /><br />Tim--I'll have to look but I know I've bought mushroom kits from Fungi Perfecti before with good results. I think I Googled "growing morels" and found this site that uses a standard kit that is found on multiple sites. It doesn't say it needs manure--they better not have left that part out because I am not spreading anything that came from an animal :)<br /><br />Randy--some friends of ours just brewed some and said the same thing. Gross. So I'm wondering if that will be the deciding factor. I've laughed at myself for the being so funny about it, reminds me of when I heard Hindus were up in arms because they found out McDonalds adds beef broth/seasoning to their french fries :)<br /><br />Linda--I'd never heard of fireweed honey. But now I"m curious!<br /><br />Suzy--I need to get your expertise then. I'm wondering what the best way to start is. The video said it's slow growing and our season is nearly over here and I don't want to wait until next year. Can I do it indoors to start out?Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-14158698515940981362009-07-23T09:14:54.972-08:002009-07-23T09:14:54.972-08:00I'm almost surprised to find that Fireweed Hon...I'm almost surprised to find that Fireweed Honey isn't on your list... it's surprisingly easy to make, delicious to taste and very desirable... We're homeschooling this year, so we get to pick the back to school date... Savannah isn't so sure she's thrilled, but I've got a whole list of things that we can do together also. Maybe we'll make some honey if I can find some clover...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688833001529721797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-54632100349135229662009-07-23T09:14:37.099-08:002009-07-23T09:14:37.099-08:00If you decide to grow garlic, you might want to op...If you decide to grow garlic, you might want to opt for planting it in the ground rather than in a container. Animals won't eat it - in fact, the deer here munch on weeds around it! (My husband would like to train them to do a better job..) We have never had a problem with any insects or disease. As Kathy G says, if you can grow a tulip bulb there, you can probably grow garlic. We've just finished our harvest and are in the process of cleaning and braiding. (A big job, in our case.) There is nothing quite like nice, fresh garlic!Suzie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543015925704261898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61904847577639406372009-07-23T08:17:07.944-08:002009-07-23T08:17:07.944-08:00Michelle,
Once again you have come up with some ...Michelle, <br /><br />Once again you have come up with some great tips. I too, want to try and sew some clothes for my daughters. I thought I would try PJ's since my most favorite childhood memory involved getting these from my mom, homemade!<br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-36948282299585217152009-07-23T07:22:40.726-08:002009-07-23T07:22:40.726-08:00If the dandelion syrup works out, you might want t...If the dandelion syrup works out, you might want to consider dandelion greens salad next spring. You have to use the greens before the blossoms come on, so it's only a once a year thing. My Grandma used to make it with a sweet vinegrette dressing with bacon crumbled in it. I'll check around for a recipe and get it to you before next spring.Roohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419090547121674188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-87090001983999430072009-07-23T07:14:59.730-08:002009-07-23T07:14:59.730-08:00If you make those bracelets, would you post a turo...If you make those bracelets, would you post a turorial?<br /><br />Geesh - when my youngest was about to start school...I had this big long list of all these things that I was gonna get accomplished. HA - didn't get to a 10th of the things on my list. BUT - I did discover that there were TV programs that didn't involve Muppets or cartoon characters!Libby's Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121891614203314660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-80370526328975221822009-07-23T06:39:10.067-08:002009-07-23T06:39:10.067-08:00I have my reservations about brewing my own root b...I have my reservations about brewing my own root beer, which have nothing to do with the minute alcohol content (although we don't consume alcohol either). My grandmother used to make root beer that way,and it was by all accounts a family treat. When my mom joined the family by marrying my dad, she spent her first family reunion surreptitiously watering a tree with hers--she thought it was the grossest thing ever! I think it is an acquired taste.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954893973829676939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23459895013022712922009-07-23T06:34:35.513-08:002009-07-23T06:34:35.513-08:00I like crocheting. I knit but I think because I&#...I like crocheting. I knit but I think because I'm short (arms too) that the knitting needles are too big to handle.<br />The morle thing though we love them and the last few years in our part of Illinois has been few and far between. Love morales. JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-55627992297169343622009-07-23T06:04:43.918-08:002009-07-23T06:04:43.918-08:00I might catch a flight to Alaska just for some of ...I might catch a flight to Alaska just for some of that fried cheese. And of course to help you out so you don't have to eat alone.thediaperdiarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031990766224099099noreply@blogger.com