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Book Review: The Girl Mechanic of Wanzhou

Book Review: The Girl Mechanic of Wanzhou

Jan 07 2013Jan 07 2013 by leese
The Girl Mechanic Of Wanzhou, a middle-grade novel by Marjorie Sayer, is set in the fictitious city of Wanzhou, China,...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged book review, China, don't mess with mama, girl mechanic, marjorie sayer
Hello 2013. Let’s do this.

Hello 2013. Let’s do this.

Jan 03 2013 by leese
As I welcome the new year, I can't help but look back on 2012. Did I keep my resolution to...

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Posted in Lifestyle
On the Run…

On the Run…

Dec 27 2012 by leese
[caption id="attachment_1347" align="aligncenter" width="585"] My trusty Brooks "Launch" shoes[/caption] Technically, I'm supposed to be in my 2nd week of training...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged brooks running, half marathon, launch, running, san diego half marathon, the dailey method
Have a Holly Jolly Mocktail This Christmas

Have a Holly Jolly Mocktail This Christmas

Dec 25 2012Dec 27 2012 by leese
Christmas is here and there is no better time to spend it with those you hold dear to your heart....

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Posted in LifestyleTagged casa de bandini, drunk driving, mocktail, north coastal prevention coalition, the pony room
Little Animal House

Little Animal House

Dec 20 2012Dec 20 2012 by leese
The last of my hand made gifts (for now). This is a carry-around animal house with two cute little friends inside....

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Posted in Crafting, SewingTagged animal house, carry, fabric house, stuffed toy
Custom Boys T-Shirts

Custom Boys T-Shirts

Dec 19 2012Dec 21 2012 by leese
Boys are tough to make crafts for. They probably wouldn't want a cute little doll house or a frilly apron....

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Posted in SewingTagged applique, cotton, iron-on, lego, minecraft, t-shirts
Pretty Girl’s Apron

Pretty Girl’s Apron

Dec 18 2012Dec 18 2012 by leese
Last Saturday I stayed up until 4:30am on Sunday morning to finish my home made Christmas gifts. I find that...

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Posted in Crafting, SewingTagged apron, black, blue, cotton, girl apron, pink
The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)

The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)

Dec 13 2012Dec 14 2012 by leese
You are invited to attend the... Multicultural Interfaith Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody's Non-Denominational Universalist Church...

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Posted in LifestyleTagged Christmas, lyceum, reduced shakespeare company, reviews, san diego repertory theatre, theatre, variety show
Squooshi Giveaway at Don’t Mess With Mama!

Squooshi Giveaway at Don’t Mess With Mama!

Dec 12 2012Dec 12 2012 by leese
Some of you know that as a DIYer I'm pretty frugal about everything I use or make. I don't like...

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