Category Archives: Hobbies

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Wishing everyone an amazing Halloween. I hope you get all the candy you want. Of course, you do have to buy it, so why not pick the items you want. And if you are anything like us, we buy the … Continue reading →

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Stringing Along

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I’ve decided to make my own costume this year for Halloween. Hubbinator thought it would save money. I laughed and laughed, wiped the tears from my eyes and said, sure we can go with that answer. To be fair, I’m … Continue reading →

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What in the DIY

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Linda Andrews

This weekend the hubbinator and I decided to replace the sink and toilet in my son’s bathroom. We wanted to redo the whole thing, but don’t have the 2 grand for the tile work required. But the sink and toilet … Continue reading →

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I may have a bit of a book problem

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Cookbooks that is. Which are real books but different. I do a lot of reading on my iPad, most of it, although I do purchase plenty of print books I like being able to take my library with me when … Continue reading →

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The Prize at the End of the Book

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Linda Andrews

One of my favorite genres to read is cozy mysteries. I’ll admit that I binge read on them between books and sometimes when I’m supposed to be writing. Lately, I’ve downloaded a large number of mysteries with food on the … Continue reading →

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I Never Promised You a…

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Rose garden? How about herbs and medicinal plants? And what about the bees? So we  have this slice of yard in the back of our house that is a blank canvas. Okay, maybe it’s a weed infested, thorny path of … Continue reading →

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I’m not sly, I’m crafty

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I don’t have many vices. Or should I say things, I would count as a vice. But I have to admit to a love of crafting. Maybe it is because my first job was with Michaels. Or maybe I’m just … Continue reading →

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In Honor of National Coloring Book Day

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Linda Andrews

Although the day was yesterday, I believe it is important to celebrate some holidays year round. Here is my current work in progress: Yes, I use crayons, markers, and watercolor pencils. I’ve already colored pages from Creative Cats and Art … Continue reading →

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It’s No Mystery

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Linda Andrews

I’ll admit it. I love horror movies, SciFi movies, and rom-coms, but I love, love, love mysteries. I love reading them and watching them on TV and at the Movies. It doesn’t even seem to matter which kind of mysteries. … Continue reading →

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First we take the big pieces…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Linda Andrews

There is no logic behind quilting. I think there must have been at one time. Take the still useful pieces of old clothes and sew them into blankets for the winter ahead. Now, we take pristine yards of fabric and … Continue reading →

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