Valentines craft - first attempt

Valentines craft - first attempt
Originally uploaded by LMN and Friends

Here is the first try of our valentine craft. Our inspiration was this: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Unloading-Some-Love.html

elderberry syrup

This stuff is so expensive, I figure I could make it myself. Apparently it's the all natural way to get well and stay well- whether it's just a placebo or really works doesn't matter as it's so tasty I'll happily have a little bit each day. Here is the youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOYzWyFGkqM
1/2 cup dried elderberries
1 cin stick
5 cloves
1 T freshly grated ginger
2 C water
1 C honey

add all except honey to sauce pan, bring to boil, turn down to simmer (covered) until liquid is reduced by 1/2 (around 20-30 min). Take simmered berries, strain out. add honey. SHORT SHELF LIFE

update- I finished it and it's ok but nothing like the stuff I bought from Gwen.

recipe to try

a new friend sent this one along... Not sure when I'll have the opportunity to buy a pomegranate but I'll bookmark the link for later: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/01/citrus-pomegranate-quinoa-salad/

Dec 2011 Ornament for swap

Dec 2011 Ornament for swap, Thumbprints of L, P & E
Originally uploaded by LMN and Friends

The kids participated in their first craft exchange- they made this little ornament out of craft sticks, glue, paint, yarn & felt. The snowman is made from the three kids thumbprints (and of course we made extras to give them to grandparents ;) )

We were inspired by this family fun activity: http://familyfun.go.com/magazine/familyfun-magazine-archive/familyfun-june-2011/colorful-crayon-letter-1015552/
Lillian had a great time making this for her teacher, hopefully she'll like it.

Knit Hat & Scarf Set

Nov 2011
Originally uploaded by LMN and Friends

Here is a little hat and scarf set I made. This one was for Phoebe but I also knit it in dark blue and purple for my nieces. Here is the pattern as I remember it:

Scarf:
CO 30
K3, P3 (repeat row 4 times)
P3 K3 (repeat row 4 times)
until desired length
in green - K row, P row 6 times
back to original color and pattern

Hat:
CO 80 (green)
k round until 2 inches
switch to blue, k round until desired length (5inches from where the edge rolls up)
K8 K2tog repeat
k all
k7 k2tog repeat
k all
k6 k2tog repeat
k all
k5 k2tog repeat
k all
k4 k2tog repeat
k3 k2tog
k2 k2tog
k1 k2tog
k2tog
thread through and BO

Flower
CO 10
k all
p all
kfb (20)
p all
kfb (40)
p all
kfb (80)
p all
BO

sew flower on to hat and scarf

Taco Seasoning

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taco-seasoning-i/

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper