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the crafty conservative
http://craftyconservative.blogspot.com
I blog every day about a wide range of topics including autism, adoption, knitting, stamping, going crazy, and general craftiness.
Recent Posts
Holiday Gift Guides
Last year I did some holiday gift guides. Did you all like those? I'm thinking about putting together some more this year. Any specific topics you'd like covered? Gifts for Foodies? Gifts for Geeks? Gifts for Me?Speaking of gifts for me...I wan...
Stride Rite and Cyber Monday
I got most of my Christmas shopping for the kids finished last year by entering giveaways. Here's some info on a neat opportunity from Stride Rite that will be happening this weekend. Stride Rite is celebrating Cyber Monday, this Monday the 30th, b...
Losing More
I'm down 3 more pounds. That brings my grand total to 9. Certainly not Biggest Loser worthy, but not bad. I'm not just losing weight, I'm losing my mind. I think I can do everything. I can't.I'm going to spend this holiday weekend getting caught...
Tooth Fairies
I made a tooth fairy pillow last night for Caleb. I explained the situation and the basic story over at ChristyNelson.net. The kids loved the whole concept and it was fun to experience. Even though Caleb's lost over 6 teeth, this has be...
Chicago Craft Trip
I got back yesterday from a great trip to Chicago. If you factor out the part where I went to the ER the night before (I'm fine) and being in pain the first couple of days (I'm better), it was a great time. I was there doing some work for Provo Cra...
Slow and Steady.
I weighed in at Weight Watchers this week and I was down .8lbs. That brings my total to just over 5 lbs. in 5 weeks. Not stellar, but it could be worse. I was hoping for at least double that. Maybe I should do more than just hope and actually tra...

