Things I like Thursdays Jan 3

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We made it to another year. wow. Hope everyone survived and enjoyed the holidays. I'm ready for a long nap. I'm just plain exhausted from it all.  However, I do have a list of likes to start off our new year:

1. Sweater weather:

Check out our forecast!! Freezing overnight for several days now and more to come.  I'm covering my beautiful lavender and hope they make it. Luckily, we warm up everyday to the 50's.

2. Phone purse for my daughter's birthday

This one's about 6 inches wide and 12 long because she wanted to put a few extra  little things in there like ID,lipstick and keys.   I lost the pattern and instructions but was able to make it in a few hours yesterday afternoon by looking at my old phone carrier which is much smaller.  I haven't had much time to sew but was anxious to have this done.

3. MSQC package received!

I did have time before Christmas to check out some sales. I get so excited when they're delivered!
I ordered  fabric on sale before Christmas at MSQC  : 2yds Kona Snow, 4yds Gray/purple backing and a  Moda Gray junior jelly roll for binding for $60! The snowmen scissors were free. I gave the scissors to Thomas for Christmas cause they are left handed as well as right-score!

4. Caprese salad

This is so easy to make.  Sliced Roma tomatoes, pieces of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil.  Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper. I took this to my son's home for Christmas lunch where we had homemade pizza. I like to serve it at room temp. Yummy.

5. Concentrated Chicken broth

I get tired purchasing cans of broth because they are heavy and take up room in my small cupboards. I originally tried this years ago at Walmart but they no longer carry it locally.  So, I ordered a case online thru Amazon.  It is the best brand (I also have the beef).  I just add 1 Tablespoon of the concentrate to a cup of hot water for  broth.  This way, I always have broth on hand in the fridge.

6. "Prime" from Amazon.  I finally broke down and got "Prime" on Amazon.  This is a service for about $12 per month for free shipping/delivery and it also provides entertainment/reading hookups which I have not used yet.  I hope the monthly fee is worth it.  Knock on wood-I've never had a problem with Amazon and like their prices.  They almost always deliver before the stated date.  I just worry about packages being stolen when we're not home.  Hopefully, that won't happen. And, I need to be careful not to order ore than we need.

Whew- guess I've been spending some money. I ordered some other fabric on sale from Connecting Threads so I'll post about  that when it comes. I had gone through  my stash and realized I needed backings, so I really scored with an average $5/yard  at Connecting Threads to solve that problem.

I usually have my holiday decos put away by now but need to save my energy for Thomas till he goes back to school on the 8th. There'll be plenty of time to start my usual January reorganizing.

Update: I had to go outside this dark morning in my jammies and coat at 6 AM because the winds knocked off the sheets covering  my lavender. It was 30 degrees out!  I don't know how ya'll do it in the cooler climates! I'm such a wuss.

I hope you are relaxing the rest of this week!  Please join us at Lee Anna's post for more "likes":Not Afraid of Color.  Lee Anna's posts are encouraging,  uplifting and adventurous.   Plus, all of our group is diverse in art and creativity. I feel  inspired to create even more in my life. I am so grateful for everyone sharing.  Hope you will check them out, too.

Thanks to all of you for your comments and kind words  on my little blog.  It means so much to me.

Have a great day!
mary🎇