http://www.mmmmbrains.com/blogg/ en-us 2008-07-08T06:20:53-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_07.html#001492 I'm a bit late to posting this on my site, but I signed up for 2 months of Wardrobe Refashioning. As such, here is my pledge: I pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of "new" manufactured items... wardrobe refashion elffle 2008-07-08T06:20:53-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_07.html#001491 This was the long-awaited painting weekend. The previous owners of this house had painted their office a dark burgundy. That room ended up being Sophie's room and it wasn't the best color for a little girl: So, I've been planning... news from the homefront elffle 2008-07-05T18:49:17-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_07.html#001490 How to submit to craft magazines Etsy how-to month!... linktastic elffle 2008-07-02T18:02:10-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001489 To remember: Discount School Supplies. Including lots of inexpensive art supplies.... linktastic elffle 2008-06-30T09:14:26-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001488 I planted a bunch of native wildflower seeds in the front and back beds and lots of sprouts and shoots and greenery is coming up. Now I'm having a hard time knowing what was intentional and what is just a... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-26T06:45:12-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001487 Toasted Ravioli recipe. Yum. Decadent. Mmmm, Cheesecake Pops. I might have to make these for my neighbors' big BBQ party in July. Also, this book looks fantastic: Sticky, Chewy, Messy Easy Produce Cleaning/Draining Bag Net Thingy. Interesting: Recipe: Grilled Apple... linktastic elffle 2008-06-26T06:30:50-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001486 I've been using baking soda instead of shampoo now for about a month. I have a cup in the bathroom and I put in about 1/4 cup or less and then add a bit of water to mix it up.... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-24T18:47:42-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001485 I love this cake - it's the Tardis from Doctor Who. On that note, I highly recommend the Doctor Who series from the BBC. Series 1 was good, but Series 2 with David Tennant? He is simply fantastic as The... dessert elffle 2008-06-24T06:04:22-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001484 I know this has already been all around the internets, but I just watched "Where the Hell is Matt?" again and it filled me with extreme warm fuzzies. And no, it's not Matt Lauer.... linktastic elffle 2008-06-23T22:12:40-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001483 Extra! Extra! Bag of water scares away flies! (via CasaSugar)... linktastic elffle 2008-06-23T18:18:36-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001482 We heat our old house with steam radiators. Which means an oil-fueled boiler. Last year, we pre-bought 1,000 gallons of oil to last through the season. We used around 950 gallons. There is still a half tank left and we're... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-18T06:44:19-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001481 I've found a sunscreen with which I'm pretty happy. It's SPF-50, all natural, has a high effectiveness rating (1 out of 10) at the Cosmetics Database, and has a very slight scent that I don't mind at all. It's called... recommendations elffle 2008-06-17T06:17:04-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001480 Anyone know anyone who'd be willing to do some testing on my rancid medication to let me know what now exists in that bottle? I'd like to know what I ingested Friday morning. Know someone with access to a lab?... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-16T18:02:46-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001479 It was a crazy weekend. I had big plans for making a cake and working on a craft project present for Aaron and then Friday night he proved to me why he is the most fantastic person in the whole... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-15T19:51:03-05:00 http://www.mmmmbrains.com/archives/2008_06.html#001478 I was explaining to Sophie the importance of holding our hand(s) while crossing the street and making sure to look both ways. Me: "You want to check the road because sometimes cars can't see you." Sophie: "But Mama, cars don't... news from the homefront elffle 2008-06-09T06:02:16-05:00