tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:41:02 +0000Getting FitKnitty in the KitchenHealthcare FieldmQn PhotographyGoing GreenWicked GrosscontestsvacationsSmitten KitchenClifford the Big Black Dog101 CookbooksYarn Alongetsyhealth and body imageSallyHP KnitstravelMomCentralMother Talk Book ReviewsnetflixFamily FunPepperberrySole SistersMom Central Blog ToursTaxachusettstoddlersGoodReadsElementary Dear WatsonDo it HerselfGiveawaysCloth DiaperingPolitical Viewpointsclothing and fashionBudgetday tripsCanine CareKnitty ReviewsKnitty Recommendsmanifest destinyparentingpre-schoolersravelryfreak and geeksKnitty CreationsOther Than A MotherbreastfeedingLionBrandHome Sweet HomeKnitty in the BedroomLiteraturepotty trainingKnit AlongsinfantsSocial InterestHoping that humor and sarcasm can get me through this thing they call motherhood.http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)Blogger535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-1556152056251134090Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:23:00 +00002012-01-20T17:26:43.494-08:00Do it HerselfKnitty in the Kitchen From one hot mess to another It was three years ago, in the very small kitchen of our Shrewsbury apartment, that I stood poised at the counter with pen in hand, ready to write the secrets to my mom's bread recipe. I was so excited to share my childhood treat with H, memories of getting off the school bus to a slice of warm, fresh bread slathered in butter and jam filling my head. Until this http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2012/01/give-us-this-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-7174690580146408163Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +00002012-01-11T12:50:29.077-08:00vacationstravelparentingFamily FunI'm sure you've all been waiting with baited breath, but I think it's taken this long for me to think about the second half of the flight to Aruba as anything bordering on amusing. Because we lived across the country from our friends and family for so long, my kids have flown a lot. I feel like I'm a fairly seasoned mama flyer to date, so I've got a pretty good system in place. I knew what to http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2012/01/mile-high-club.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-2962740758355396355Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:32:00 +00002011-12-20T15:33:27.778-08:00Home Sweet HomeThanksgiving weekend, I bought some great fabric at JoAnn's in order to finish 'dressing' my bed, and I realized I never posted pictures of the completed fandelier. Good thing, because in the meantime I also got a sweet deal on some pintuck bedding from Target (69.99 for a king comforter and 2 shams, plus free shipping!). Sorry, West Elm...I love you, but I couldn't pass it up! I still need to http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/12/bedroom-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-4625360409498215910Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:24:00 +00002011-12-14T13:24:23.954-08:00Sole SistersOther Than A Motherhealth and body imageGetting FitWhen we get home on Friday from sunny Aruba, I promise to post about our epic flight, and the tantrum that launched a thousand ships, but until then you can read about my Vegas half-marathon/girls' weekend at My Sole Sister!http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/12/showgirls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8629431334428174742Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:11:00 +00002011-11-15T14:12:48.475-08:00etsySallyHP KnitsravelryKnitty CreationsDouble the socks for everyone! I have gotten a slew of sock orders on my etsy, and in an effort to speed up the hand-knit process (not really a lot of ways to do that!) I decided to figure out knitting two at a time once and for all. I love using double-pointed needles in knitting socks because it feels much faster to me than constantly sliding everything around on the cord between the two http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/11/double-pleasure-double-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8045201889912112842Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:38:00 +00002011-11-05T09:38:48.222-07:00Home Sweet HomeDo it Herself Photo From House*Tweaking I was perusing DIY blogs (shocking, I know) after talking with my friend about options for a capiz chandelier in the bedroom without forfeiting our ceiling fan, and she pointed me to House*Tweaking for the awesome mash-up; The Fandelier. Her ceiling fan looks almost identical to mine, so I knew it would be a great fit. I'm so excited! Our King bed arrived, and it's http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/11/trip-light-fantastic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-2476185850121304648Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:17:00 +00002011-10-29T19:38:48.387-07:00BudgetHome Sweet HomeDo it Herself The sad 'before' So, after about four months of sitting in my garage and staring at me with disdain for my lack of follow-through, the supplies for the tiling job finally got moved into the house. With the momentum from the satisfaction of last weekend's completed projects, I decided it was high time I bit the bullet. My biggest concern was that I go into every project with a lot of what we'llhttp://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/10/like-buttahcream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-3951919129795235397Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:04:00 +00002011-10-26T19:04:59.902-07:00Life has been a whirlwind these days, and judging by the looks of everyone else's social calendar, I'm not anything special in that department. This weekend was the first in a long while that I didn't have a looming social engagement, and Jared had time off as well. I was scheduled to host a birthday party for my running partner-in-crime at my house on Monday and my home looked as though it http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/10/free-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8945735302487951885Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:57:00 +00002011-09-20T08:27:23.544-07:00parentingElementary Dear WatsonMy lack of posts of late is not because I don't have a million ideas swirling around, but because I haven't had the time or presence of mind to sit down and translate them into actual words. Here's my best attempt. Last year, we made the decision to retain H in Kindergarten. As an August boy we understood that he would be the youngest in his class and that might go over like a toot in church, http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/09/kinder-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-591308631519636602Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:22:00 +00002011-09-08T20:57:35.181-07:00Other Than A Mothercontestshealth and body imageI'm smack in the middle of a round of Game On!. This time J is in on the action, and we're competing against my sister and her husband, plus the perfect fifth wheel of our baby sister who is playing solo. She is diligent and disciplined and does not have a partner to drag down her average; dang her! So far, it's been like a marathon. The first week we were jubilant and constantly saying 'This ishttp://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/09/pound-of-flesh-no-more-no-less.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-3829102771196618323Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:24:00 +00002011-08-26T18:24:09.895-07:00Sole Sistershealth and body imageGetting FitThis morning as I sit to type, enjoying my coffee, I am feeling very well-rested because my entire family slept until 8am. This has literally never happened. I logged on to read my daily dose of inspiration on Another Mother Runner and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Tonia Blanchet was today's guest poster on the topic of 'Why I Run' and it really hit home.  Running gives you a sense of http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/coffee-talk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-2823260792224636614Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:19:00 +00002011-08-09T14:19:28.847-07:00Knitty in the Kitchen Jr. Taste-testers chose their selections from the middle :) A couple weeks ago, I found a new food blog that has a ton of great ideas. Being in a bit of a meal-planning rut, I turned back to my old habit of scouring cookbooks and food blogs for things that my whole family could enjoy, with a few meals just for J and I thrown in. When I stumbled across this blog, it was from a link about a http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/whatever-floats-your-boat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8852742563146298942Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:20:00 +00002011-08-08T17:20:11.132-07:00101 CookbooksKnitty in the KitchenWhen my girlfriends and I were walking through the airport in Honolulu, I spotted a sign that made me think the mother ship was calling me home; pinkberry! it's snazzy sign called out to me. I couldn't not try the very yogurt I'd heard so casually referenced in all the Hollywood and NYC magazines I drool over in the grocery lines and when I get the (sadly now) occasional pedicure. This was no http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/fro-yo-from-yo-own-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8122547384840863678Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:33:00 +00002011-08-05T08:33:53.000-07:00etsyKnitty ReviewsGoing GreenAre you interested in cutting your laundry costs and lessening drying time, while single-handedly saving the planet?! Okay, maybe that went overboard just a little, but still-check out my review of wool dryer balls on Knitty Reviews.http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/lighten-your-load.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-6148965909868842165Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:39:00 +00002011-08-04T18:39:05.393-07:00Smitten Kitchenhealth and body imageKnitty in the KitchenI saw a post from my sister-in-law's mom on facebook the other day referencing a chocolate sorbet recipe from Smitten Kitchen that she was making for later that day. Sorbet? Smitten Kitchen? Chocolate? Sign! Me! Up! But, then I read the recipe and was so sad to see the second to last line;  Chill the mixture thoroughly,  then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/choc-o-holic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-174734566580909232Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:50:00 +00002011-08-01T17:50:42.741-07:00Clifford the Big Black DogCanine CareGoing Green After paying for Clifford the Big Black Dog to get bathed at the local big box pet store, and at the vet's office, and being only marginally happy with both, I decided I'd take the bull by the horns or, in this case, the dog by the collar. With the vet's grooming center, I had to drop him off early in the morning and not pick him up until the evening. For an older dog who's slightly quite http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-dog-bathtastic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-3403556544381008016Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:52:00 +00002011-07-29T13:18:59.379-07:00Home Sweet HomeI've been scouring the internet and catalogues to find the perfect light fixture to go above my dining table. Our main dining area is technically the breakfast 'nook' but it's plenty big to meet all of our needs. The room that is intended to be used as a formal dining room is the 'golden arches' room, which I am making a sitting room because I'm just not a formal dining person. Today, I was http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/lightbulb-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-8943569436298789251Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:18:00 +00002011-07-28T11:18:24.686-07:00Other Than A MotherYarn AlongGoodReadsSallyHP KnitsLiteratureOnce again, Small Things is featuring a Yarn Along so we can all show what we're knitting and reading. I've been obsessed with fun and chunky knits lately, so I'm currently working on this chunky lace cowl in a great raspberry color. My neighbor brought over a birthday gift for me and I love it! I've had so much fun with cookbooks lately, and this one is no exception. Based on their blog of the http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/yarn-along-with-her.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-2299529011264709820Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-07-28T10:04:14.631-07:00BudgetHome Sweet HomeOther Than A MotherAfter waxing poetic about the beautiful shade of blue I was planning to paint my room for several months, I figured it was time to actually slap some paint up on the wall. It wasn't until my brother-in-law was visiting my house for the first time over Fourth of July, and politely commented on my 'decoration' in my bedroom that I had some serious motivation to get 'er done. Paint swatches are http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/blues-traveler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-4634495665445670446Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:22:00 +00002011-07-28T10:04:53.658-07:00etsyOther Than A MotherSallyHP KnitsKnitty CreationsI'm having fun with these chunky knit projects! Not only are they fairly instant gratification, taking just one evening to finish, but they're also super sassy and fun. And selling really well! My latest hat sold almost the moment I listed it on etsy, and I was requested to have the picture listed on ravelry as one of the featured photos for the pattern. Want one of your own? You can purchase http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/all-buttoned-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-3911720551776240228Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:20:00 +00002011-07-29T08:07:38.884-07:00etsyclothing and fashionKnitty CreationsI am more than a little bit obsessed with poking around ravelry and looking for new patterns to add to my queue. I have several friends with babies due this winter, so a lot of my time has been spent looking for a special blanket or sweater that would be something different. It'll be awhile before I make another Serenity or Tree of Life, especially since I have four babies to create for in as http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/shes-no-slouch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5626321529058308723.post-44913098962199117Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:37:00 +00002011-07-19T10:37:54.469-07:00Sole Sistershealth and body imageGetting FitThis morning I dropped H off at the Y for 'Little Campers' and then Charlie and I started on our way back home when I saw what looked like an opossum crouching right near a curb, with it's little tail curled beside it. But it had it's mouth open as if it were licking water from the side of the road. And it wasn't moving. Perfectly still. With it's eyes closed. It looked a little mangy and was so http://sexandtheknitty.blogspot.com/2011/07/blueberry-playdate-scones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sally HP)1