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Julie
Hello friends and happy Friday. I'm linking up with Jennifer from Overflowing With Thankfulness for her fun link-up Four Things.
For the last Saturday of each month, she prompts us to share Four Things that we Loved, Read, Learned, and Ate.
READ: I did a blog post here of all the books I've read since the spring and summer.
LEARNED: I recently bought a kit online to crochet a small octopus. I enjoyed making this little octopus and it was helpful that the kit came with a pattern and the instructions on a YouTube video. I thought it came out cute and my daughter will be giving it to one of her friends. I can't wait to make another octopus in different colored yarn.
I bought this kit on Amazon: Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners. It was only $13.49 and the box included all the yarn, crochet hook, stuffing, eyes, scissors, stitch markers, needle, and pattern instructions.
Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners, Amigurumi Crocheting Animals Kits w Step-by-Step Video Tutorials, Knitting Starter Pack for Adults and Kids, Jumbo 2 Octopus Familly (40%+ Yarn Content)
Here is the octopus I crocheted.
ATE: I recently made a quiche and salad for dinner. The quiche consisted of spinach, cheese, and ham. You can make this quiche using kale or spinach. This is the perfect light meal for lunch or dinner.
I hope you have a happy Friday and weekend.
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Julie
Hello friends. It's been a while since I've shared the books I've read. I didn't realize it's been since the spring. I usually use my Libby app and read books from the library on my Kindle app, or borrow my husband's Kindle to read books.
HERE IS A LIST OF BOOKS I'VE READ SINCE MAY 2023:
1) The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis - I love reading books by Fiona Davis. Each book takes place in New York City and it goes back and forth from the past and to the present. This book was good but my least favorite of all of the books I've read by this author.
2) The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley - I enjoyed this thriller/mystery. This book kept me on my toes and I couldn't put it down.
3) November 9 by Colleen Hoover - I wanted to read another Colleen Hoover book after reading Verity which was a crazy story and I didn't like the ending of the book. I enjoyed reading this book, but I'm still not sure if I will be reading any more of Colleen Hoover's books in the future.
4) Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney - I enjoyed reading this mystery/thriller that had many twists and turns to the story.
5) Hotel Nantuket by Elin Hilderbrand - I love reading books by this author. This was the perfect book to read this summer and it takes place in Nantuket, Massachusets.
6) Nightwork by Nora Roberts - This was a different book than I'm used to reading and I enjoyed it. I used to read Nora Robert's book all the time. This book is filled with sadness, happiness, scary, and it has a wonderful cast of characters.
7) Feels Like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey - I've read a few books by this author and I loved this story and the characters. This book had me laughing at times.
8) Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman - I liked this thriller and it kept me on my toes. I couldn't put this down and it was the perfect beach read.
9) Thrill by Jackie Collins - I found this book in our neighborhood's little free library. It was fun to read while I was on vacation this summer at the beach on the Jersey Shore.
10) Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - I waited a few months to read this book and I'm glad I did. I loved this story! It's also been made into a series on Apple TV.
11) In a New York Minute - Kate Spencer - I found this book to be ok but a bit long. It takes place in New York City so it was nice to see all of the places they mention in the book.
What book are you reading and do you have any recommendations?
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Julie
Hello friends. It's been a while since I've done a Dollar Tree post. The last time I did one was for house hold items I bought last year. I love going to the DT store but the one we had in our neighborhood closed down. 😡 This means I have to drive out of my way, at least a half an hour to get to the store. This time I went while my husband waited for me in the car, so I had to make the shopping trip fast! LOL!
I love Dollar Tree's seasonal items. I picked up a few things to decorate my house for fall. I also noticed that everything is now $1.25, which is still a good price.
I picked up this pumpkin to hang on the outside of my front door.
I picked up these two decorations to use on my mantel. I love them and they look high end. They would cost a lot in a boutique or Hallmark store.
You can see below the Dollar Tree items I used to decorate my mantel. I also used the pumpkin crochet coasters I made HERE and added them to my mantel.
I picked up this cute sign to add into the planter I have on my front stoop. We've had so much rain here that the paper came off of the sign. I had to fix the sign and glue the pieces back onto the sign. I'm hoping the paper will stay on the sign.
I also added these cute scarecrows in the planter along with some flowers.
I love Dollar Tree's cleaning products. I use this cleaner for my windows and mirrors.
I love using these rubber gloves for washing dishes and cleaning my shower.
I've never used their spices before. I picked up everything bagel seasoning, minced garlic, and garlic and herb seasoning.
I picked up these hair rubber bands for my daughter.
Have you bought anything from the Dollar Tree store lately?
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Julie
Julie
Hello friends. I was so excited when I saw these crocheted pumpkin coasters at Repeat Crafter Me. I thought they looked cute and I was so excited to make them.
These coasters are so easy to make and are perfect to use for your drinks. I used my coaster with a cup of tea.
The crochet pumpkins can also be strung as garland for a mantel, or used on a blanket or hat.
PUMPKIN CROCHET COASTERS
CROCHET DETAILS:
YARN: Pumpkin - Lion Brand/Vanna's Choice - Radiant Orange
Stem - Left over brown yarn
CROCHET HOOK: Size H
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| PUMPKIN CROCHET COASTERS |
It's pumpkin season, so have fun crocheting these pumpkin coasters!
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Julie
HAPPY FALL!
Hello friends and happy October!
I can't believe it's already the beginning of October. September was a fun month full of birthdays and a wedding.
Today I am linking up with Jennifer from Overflowing with Thankfulness for what I'm loving, excited about, watching, seeing, and observing.
LOVING: I love that the season has changed and now we are into the beginning of the fall season. Now that it's cooler weather we can now wear pants, long-sleeve tops, sweaters, sweatshirts, and boots.
EXCITED ABOUT: I'm excited about decorating my front stoop with mums and pumpkins. I look forward to seeing all of the houses in my neighborhood decorated for fall and Halloween.
WATCHING: My husband and I are now watching Only Murders in the Building. I love this show and Season 3 stars Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, and Matthew Broderick. I'm also watching Gilmore Girls and on Season 2.
SEEING: I've been seeing signs of fall in my yard and neighborhood. The leaves are falling and soon they'll change to bright colors. It's been raining a lot here and my flowers and veggies are still doing well.
OBSERVING: I've noticed how it's getting darker earlier at night. I love lighting a candle in my kitchen as I cook dinner.
What is currently new with you?
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Julie
Julie
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