From the monthly archives: April 2010
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Why Kleenex Hand Towels are a Terrible Idea

By On April 26, 2010 · 16 Comments · In Uncategorized

I generally try to keep things positive over here, but every once in a while I see something that really bums me out. A couple of weeks ago, I was watching TV and saw such a thing. Here is the thing:

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Friday Roundup: April Stash Bust #3

By On April 23, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Uncategorized

The Stash Bust is winding down a bit. How’s it been going for you guys? Have you given in and hit the craft store? I’ve been holding out so far, and it’s been fun working with what I have.

As promised, here’s another roundup of awesome Stash Bust projects for ya!

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Sushi….Cupcakes? My Little Sister is Brilliant!

By On April 22, 2010 · 15 Comments · In Recipes and Food

My little sister, Amanda, made these sushi cupcakes – aren’t they awesome?? They were for a friend’s birthday at a sushi restaurant, and the owner was so impressed he asked if they did catering!

She didn’t use a vegan recipe, but I’m sure the Golden Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting from Vegan [...]

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Funding Yanked for Georgia Council of the Arts: You Can Help!

By On April 21, 2010 · 3 Comments · In News

Over at the Young Blood Gallery blog, Maggie posted about something that really breaks my heart. Late last week, the Georgia House of Representatives voted to eliminate the Georgia Funds for the Arts and Georgia Council for the Arts. That means that art groups in our state can no longer receive grants or [...]

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Squelching a Cookie Craving with…Toast!

By On April 20, 2010 · 4 Comments · In Recipes and Food

I had a craft market this weekend, and we tend to have very little food in the house after I’ve spent the weekend tending a booth. Unfortunately, my belly didn’t get the message, and I could not shake a craving for COOKIES.

Normally, if a cookie craving strikes, I whip up a batch, but [...]

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