July 2008

Make It: Recycled Chipboard Mini Book

by Andi on July 30, 2008

in projects

Mini Book – 30 & Flirty coverOriginally uploaded by udandi I wanted to make something for a friend’s birthday, but first I needed to attend the party and take photos. It’s like one of my best qualities, to be an awesome party guest with a camera and then turn it into a photo album! You [...]

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The Affictionados Reading List

by Andi on July 29, 2008

in library

Yesterday, we had our selection meeting for next year’s book discussions and I realized I have not been posting what The Affictionados are reading each month so here is a recap. Feb – The Bad Behavior of Belle CantrellMarch – The SparrowApril – Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food LifeMay – Ines of My [...]

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Ohio crafters, if you are looking for a show to participate or shop, consider Crafternoon on High in Columbus, September 20. We are planning an alternative craft show to benefit a wee little girl who’s family is buried under a mountain of bills from her cancer treatment. On September 20th, we’re going to hold Crafternoon [...]

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October 1966 Family Circle

by Andi on July 28, 2008

in photography

vanity sizingOriginally uploaded by udandi I was looking through the October 1966 issue of Family Circle reading the advertisements looking for something to add to my projects when I saw this ad. The daughter wished her mom was slim but didn’t say anything because she didn’t want to hurt her. But she let them use [...]

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Want the Going Rate for Babysitters?

by Andi on July 27, 2008

in money

Sorry, but your search continues. I found a post at Rocks in My Dryer asking moms to comment on how much they pay for babysitters. The answers and justifications are wildly different. As a pre-teen in the early 1990s, I marketed my babysitting services around my neighborhood. My keystone was that I was a Red [...]

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Cincinnati Women Bloggers

by Andi on July 26, 2008

in Cincinnati

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Cincinnati women (and one guy) bloggers! If this was a work meeting and I was keeping a tally sheet of frequently mentioned words, I believe the top five would be blog, blogging, BlogHer, Twitter and Pod Camp! It is always fun to meet new peeps and this was [...]

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