November 4, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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It’s November 4 in the City of Los Angeles. Even though last weekend was edged with little chill in the air, this week bounced back to the hot, dry, yellow-tinted skies that often visit us in our Southern California version … Continue reading
October 29, 2016
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As part of my ongoing effort to redefine Halloween Giveaways, this year we are giving away friendship bracelet kits. I had a large amount of leftover orange embroidery floss from past projects– the kind of random craft supply that may … Continue reading
October 29, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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Tutorial links: Spooky Spider Soaps Recycled Candy Corn Crayons Bath Fizzers Popcorn: Growing and Popping DIY, where to buy: http://www.popcornpopper.com/jacksred.html Friendship Bracelet Kits
October 26, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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This video makes a great point: it takes 5 months to grow a pumpkin from a seed to a large gourd, and a lot of resources. In the ever-diminishing window of time between ‘fall decor’ and ‘winter decor’, (it … Continue reading
October 11, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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Based on the mirror provided by my friends on social media, I can now articulate that this presidential election is making me (and a lot of others) feel horrible. With the release of the Inside Hollywood tape as the final straw, the … Continue reading
October 30, 2013
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
Comments Off on Healthy Halloween Giveaways: Candy Corn Crayons
Three years ago, this was our healthy giveaway: old crayons re-melted into the shape of candy corns. Our son has always been a big consumer of Crayola products, and its a relief that at least some of them can be … Continue reading