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    DIY: Appliqued Onesie

    September 23, 2010 / 7 Comments

    Friends of our just gave birth to a lovely little girl, and Matt and I need to send along a celebratory gift. We’re opting to send an appliqued onesie that I made. (Please don’t tell anyone that they are incredibly easy to make!).

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Find a fabric that has a design you would like to cut out and use. I used a vintage tablecloth for this flower.
    2. Cut loosely around the shape.
    3. Stick it to a piece of Steam-A-Seam.
    4. Cut closely around the edges of your design.
    5. Peel off the back of the Steam-A-Seam + Fabric and position it on the onesie. The cool thing about Steam-A-Seam (well, one
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    Lentil & Pasta Recipe

    September 22, 2010 / 2 Comments

    I’ve been trying to eat more lentils, quinoa, and cous-cous, but I still find myself pulled toward pastas, breads, and pizzas.

    Recently, I found a recipe that combines the best of both worlds!

    Fusilli with Lentils, Feta, and Cilantro

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup brown or green (not red) lentils
    • 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 c. finely chopped onion
    • 1/4 c. finely chopped carrot
    • 2 red bell peppers
    • 2 c. broth
    • 1 lb. shell pasta
    • 1/2 lb. feta cheese
    • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro

    Directions:

    1. Sort and rinse lentils (I punch slits in an old yogurt container to make a strainer that is fine enough for lentils.)
    2. Place in a medium saucepan and
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    Our Baby Is a…

    September 21, 2010 / 13 Comments

    Baby – Ultrasound – Intro from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo

    Baby – Ultrasound – Session from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo

    Baby – Hoss – Brother Announcement from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on VimeoWe’re having a boy! We went for our first ultrasound (see the second video), and apparently our little Coconut has a “Texas-sized penis.” Um, okay…We were ecstatic to get our first glimpse inside my uterus. Honestly, I was expecting it to be a boy (for somewhat unscientific reasons). First, I didn’t have much morning sickness. Second, our baby’s heart usually registers on the lower end of the scale. And, third, … Read More

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