Video: Linguine with Pinenuts Pistachio Pesto Rocket and Goats Cheese | Good Chef Bad Chef S9 E31

Linguine with Pinenuts Pistachio Pesto Rocket and Goats Cheese | Good Chef Bad Chef S9 E31

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Update on Brodie's Epilepsy

Brodie had his 6 month post-op check yesterday. It's more like 7 (well, it will be next week!)

The Neurologist and the Neuropsychologist are very happy with his progress and the fact that he is still seizure free. In fact it has now been 8 months since Brodie's last seizure!

Unless anything changes with Brodie (ie: he has a seizure) they don't need to see him until August, the 12 month mark!

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 27, 2017

Total steps: 4317
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2085
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 2.74 kilometers


February 27, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 26, 2017

Total steps: 5331
Floors climbed: 3
Calories burned: 2216
Elevation gained: 9.14 meters
Traveled: 3.39 kilometers


February 26, 2017
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VIDEO: How to Crochet A Border: Crabby

I'm thinking this stitch would look great as a border for the applique baby blankets I make.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 25, 2017

Total steps: 6061
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2270
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.85 kilometers


February 25, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 24, 2017

Total steps: 8461
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2434
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 5.37 kilometers


February 24, 2017
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TARDIS Condiment Set

Mark bought me some TARDIS salt and pepper shakers for my birthday. He ordered them online, on eBay, and they arrived yesterday (not bad considering my birthday was almost two weeks ago! My guess is they never had them in stock and had to wait for them to come from overseas) Better late than never & at least they arrived safely.

Of course I had to get my miniature Doctor Who figures out and take photos of them with my new TARDIS shakers. I think they look pretty good (~_o) 

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 23, 2017

Total steps: 5944
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2262
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 3.78 kilometers


February 23, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 23, 2017

Total steps: 5912
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2259
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 3.75 kilometers


February 23, 2017
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cool weather with lots of rain
• thunderstorms
• my crochet of course
• our postie when he brings parcels for us! 

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 22, 2017

Total steps: 7031
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2275
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.47 kilometers


February 22, 2017
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Weekly Fitbit Stats - 13 Feb 2017 to 19 Feb 2017

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 21, 2017

Total steps: 5828
Floors climbed: 3
Calories burned: 2231
Elevation gained: 9.14 meters
Traveled: 3.7 kilometers


February 21, 2017
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WIP - Crochet - Baby Blanket

I am using the super soft Sean Sheep Baby Chenille yarn from Big W. I mean really super soft!
It's the kind of soft that you just want to wrap yourself in and snuggle all day. Just the kind of blanket that would be perfect for a baby, well anyone for that matter.

This colour is called juicy gumdrops

I was trying to use this yarn on one of my knitting looms but it didn't look right. I guess it was the way I was trying to use the loom. More like when I make a beanie. I felt it was a bit of a disaster so I pulled it apart, twice! I ended up using a 6.5 mm hook and just using plain treble crochet (double crochet) and it's working up really well.

I think it will be just the right size once I have finished the second skein of the variegated yarn. Each section is one skein wide.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 20, 2017

Total steps: 4014
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2078
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.55 kilometers


February 20, 2017
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Video: Oddly Satisfying Things To Do When You Are Bored At Home! | What To Do When Bored! | Part 2

Oddly Satisfying Things To Do When You Are Bored At Home! | What To Do When Bored! | Part 2

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Video: m&m's Cupcakes with Gravity Defying Pouring Illusion | My Cupcake Addiction

m&m's Cupcakes with Gravity Defying Pouring Illusion | My Cupcake Addiction

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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 19, 2017

Total steps: 4470
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2138
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 2.84 kilometers


February 19, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 18, 2017

Total steps: 7525
Floors climbed: 7
Calories burned: 2285
Elevation gained: 21.34 meters
Traveled: 4.78 kilometers


February 18, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 17, 2017

Total steps: 8020
Floors climbed: 4
Calories burned: 2369
Elevation gained: 12.19 meters
Traveled: 5.09 kilometers


February 17, 2017
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Video: TIGER BREAD RECIPE

TIGER BREAD RECIPE

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WIP - Loom Knitting - Baby Beanies

This baby beanies whip up so quickly.

I've made up at least a dozen of them now.

I'm thinking it is almost time to begin working on another project and not just the beanies.

Video: Alex Boye - Hush little Baby (Lullaby)

Alex Boye - Hush little Baby (Lullaby)

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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 16, 2017

Total steps: 4890
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2160
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 3.11 kilometers


February 16, 2017
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• mild weather
• sunshine
• getting my washing dried on the same day that it is hung out
• birthdays!
• cheesecake - yum! 
• someone else cooking dinner

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 15, 2017

Total steps: 4714
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2134
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 2.99 kilometers


February 15, 2017
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Weekly Fitbit Stats - 06 Feb 2017 to 12 Feb 2017

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 14, 2017

Total steps: 5914
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2202
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 3.76 kilometers


February 14, 2017
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VIDEO - Valentines Lolly Hearts from My Cupcake Addiction

Happy Valentines day! 

Here's a quick, easy video for a valentine treat.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 13, 2017

Total steps: 5192
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2186
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.3 kilometers


February 13, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 12, 2017

Total steps: 4639
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2187
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.95 kilometers


February 12, 2017
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Video: LOOM KNITTING STITCHES The Linen Stitch Pattern

LOOM KNITTING STITCHES The Linen Stitch Pattern

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Birthday gifts from the boys

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VIDEO: How to Crochet: Oh My Blanket (Right Handed)

I love the look of this blanket!
The written instructions can be found HERE.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 11, 2017

Total steps: 7703
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2366
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 4.92 kilometers


February 11, 2017
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WIP - Loom Knitting - Baby Beanies

I thought I would start making some baby beanies because I had some lovely yarn, Moda Vera Wisp, that I know works up well on my loom. I have a few balls but not enough to make anything terribly large.

The pattern I used was from a video by GoodKnitKisses.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 10, 2017

Total steps: 7027
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2309
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 4.46 kilometers


February 10, 2017
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Video: Crochet Foundation Cast-On for your Knitting!

Crochet Foundation Cast-On for your Knitting!

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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 9, 2017

Total steps: 3479
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2053
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.21 kilometers


February 9, 2017
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cooler weather - I am really enjoying this cooler weather. Especially since those in New South Wales and Queensland have been suffering with heatwaves. Poor things. It's been bad for them & they are breaking all kinds of records (not the kind you really wish to break either). It makes me really grateful that we have had much cooler weather than our northern neighbours.
• kitty cat snuggles - C.K. has been gracing our presence more frequently these past few days. Perhaps due to the cooler weather.
• finding yarn bargains. I went to Big W the other day and saw some super soft yarn. It scanned through at $2 cheaper than the shelf price so I grabbed 10 balls (~_o)
  
  
   

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 8, 2017

Total steps: 7532
Floors climbed: 5
Calories burned: 2308
Elevation gained: 15.24 meters
Traveled: 4.78 kilometers


February 8, 2017
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Finished Item - Crochet - Moss Stitch Baby Blanket

I love how this blanket turned out. It feels lovely and soft.
I don't know why but I thought the blanket wouldn't be very flexible but it is.

I wasn't too sure what kind of border I should use to finish it off. I tried plain old double crochet (single crochet US terms) but it just didn't look right. I ended up doing the moss stitch & it looked really good.

I'm thinking I may just try this stitch again. Maybe even for the background squares for an applique blanket. What do you think?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 7, 2017

Total steps: 7003
Floors climbed: 11
Calories burned: 2279
Elevation gained: 33.53 meters
Traveled: 4.45 kilometers


February 7, 2017
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My new needles arrived today.

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Video: Best-Ever Pizza Dough (No Knead) BONUS 100th Episode - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking

Best-Ever Pizza Dough (No Knead) BONUS 100th Episode - Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking

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Video: 4 Fun Ways to Decorate a Cake! Gemma's Bold Baking Basics Ep 34

4 Fun Ways to Decorate a Cake! Gemma's Bold Baking Basics Ep 34

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Weekly Fitbit Stats - 30 Jan 2017 to 05 Feb 2017

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 6, 2017

Total steps: 7333
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2318
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 4.66 kilometers


February 6, 2017
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WIP - Crochet - Baby Blanket in Moss Stitch

I started a new project the other day. It's another blanket but I thought I would try something different. Just a fairly plain blanket in moss stitch. I got the pattern HERE.

I think it looks really good so far. I'm thinking of sending it off to the K4C (Knit for Charities) group. This month they are collecting baby items for the Werribee Hospital here in Victoria. Although I think I need to make a few items to make it worth while postage-wise that is. I'll see how I go.
If you are interested in joining the group click on the link above.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 5, 2017

Total steps: 5094
Floors climbed: 5
Calories burned: 2163
Elevation gained: 15.24 meters
Traveled: 3.24 kilometers


February 5, 2017
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Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake from Alexandra's Kitchen

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Alexandra Cooks

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 4, 2017

Total steps: 4396
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2126
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.79 kilometers


February 4, 2017
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 3, 2017

Total steps: 4330
Floors climbed: 1
Calories burned: 2103
Elevation gained: 3.05 meters
Traveled: 2.75 kilometers


February 3, 2017
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Video: Microwave Mug Meals Worldwide (Mug Churro, Calzone, Rice Krispie Treat & More!) Bigger Bolder Baking

Microwave Mug Meals Worldwide (Mug Churro, Calzone, Rice Krispie Treat & More!) Bigger Bolder Baking

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Finished Item - Crochet Blanket with Flower Appliques

The more I look at this the more I think I should have placed the flowers on the other squares.

Although, that being said it still turned out really well.

The flower applique is from Knot Your Nana's Crochet's Little Blossom Blanket.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 2, 2017

Total steps: 5470
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2192
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.47 kilometers


February 2, 2017
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Video: DIY: Bookmarks & Watercolor Techniques for Beginners Part 2 | Watercolor DIY | How To Make Bookmarks

DIY: Bookmarks & Watercolor Techniques for Beginners Part 2 | Watercolor DIY | How To Make Bookmarks

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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• my new haircut - although that being said why can't you ever get your hair looking as nice as the hairdresser does it? It looked beautiful when Shannen did it!
  
  
  
  
• snuggles with the kitty cats
• my crochet - while I have my crojo I am a happy hooker creating new things
• cooler weather! It's been really nice for most of the past week
• finding bargains while op shopping (not me but Mark found a few)

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 1, 2017

Total steps: 7272
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2305
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.62 kilometers


February 1, 2017
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WIP - Crochet - Little Girl Blanket

That's it for the squares with the flower appliques. 

I have now started adding a nice green border to go around each of the squares (no photos as yet)
The next post for this should be for the finished blanket.

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 31, 2017

Total steps: 6711
Floors climbed: 2
Calories burned: 2314
Elevation gained: 6.1 meters
Traveled: 4.26 kilometers


January 31, 2017
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