Simple Gifts

Thrifty Thursday:: The Co-op is where it’s at!

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:46:22 +0000

Lots and lots of buys are open at the co-op, with lots more to come. We’ve got: Retro Laundry Boxes $25 (retail for $45) Heavy-weight Silk Dupioni – 20 yd. of gorgeous lavender 54″ wide. $10.50/yd (retail $18-20/yd) Handmade Soaps and Furniture Polish – made by my own fair hands at a discount from my Etsy shop! [...]

Failure to Communicate

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:29:42 +0000

While on line at the museum cafe yesterday, the lunch lady asked if all of the children were mine. “Yes!” I said with a smile. “Eight!” she said. “Seven”, I replied. Unless she knows something I don’t know, or was including my dear husband in the count. Plausible, I think we’ve all done that once or [...]

Thrifty Thursday:: Super Quick Bummis Buy

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:22:21 +0000

Just opened the database for these. What you see is what you get – when they’re gone, they’re gone. I’ll ship these out over the weekend. I’ll ship for $5 flat, if you are ordering more than one thing, put “0″ for shipping in your other order. Payment is due right away [...]

Simple Gifts Tutorials

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:14:09 +0000

I’m still getting tons of email about the photos on the tutorials not coming up. All of the photos were lost in my last upgrade an need to be re-shot and/or re-loaded. I’ll get to it as soon as I am able. I have a lot of publishing projects that need my [...]

Thrifty Goodness:: Faded Roses Apron sets

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:08:05 +0000

Things are hopping again at the hearth and Home Co-op. Last night, I listed these: The first 12 sold out right away, so I have added 12 more to the buy. They’re $12.50 each, normally $24. But if you want a set (comes with a matching oven mitt), you’ll have to skitter. [...]

A Trip to the Abbey

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:38:40 +0000

Generally results in a bag full of goodies, happy kids, happy mama, and a lighter wallet. Our dear friend, Father Peter, hasn’t been in the gift shop the last three times we’ve visited, but the other brothers have taken very good care of us. As always happens, we go to the gift shop [...]

From the Kitchen:: Whey Better Muffins

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:45:12 +0000

Yesterday I posted a tutorial for making your own Greek yoghurt, as well as a recipe for making awesome pancakes from the whey. This morning, I used the whey to make our breakfast muffins, which were enjoyed alongside a serving of fruit salad with a dollop of honeyed Greek yoghurt (what else?). I [...]

Thrifty Thursday:: From the Kitchen:: Homemade Greek Yoghurt

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:19:43 +0000

For those already initiated to Greek yoghurt’s delights, I need not evangelize further. However, if you have never had Greek yoghurt, you simply MUST try it. It’s thick and creamy, even in the lowfat variety. My pickiest yoghurt eaters like Greek far better than regular yoghurt. And it’s super easy to make your own [...]

Wordless Wednesday:: Spring Magic

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:10:18 +0000

Clover circlet made by big brother Jack. Photos by big sister Cate

From the Kitchen:: A Little Sunshine for Breakfast

nissa@gadboisfamily.com (Nissa Gadbois) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:06:06 +0000

My family loves muffins at breakfast, so I try to keep expanding my repertoire by dreaming up new recipes. I just adore apricots – fresh or dried, eaten straight up, or put into recipes. The perfume is positively intoxicating. This morning, I served these little lovelies with bowls of honeyed rice cereal, [...]