Smellyann Strikes Again: Crafty Mum

154 entries categorized "Crafty Mum"

23 December 2018

Sunday Stealing: It's The End Of 2018 As We Know It

Welcome back, homeslices! 🤣 I woke up sick as a DAWG today 😞😭🤧😷, so I'm not feeling the (self) love. I know just being "here" with all of y'all will cheer me up, though, so let's bring it! 😍🤩💗💖 Link... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 23 December 2018 at 09:01 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bipolar Roller Coaster, Book It, Chicketty China, The Chinese Chickens, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Cinema, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Every Wick Way, Fun Times, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Horsing Around: MIRC, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Organically Yours, Photography Amateur, PSA, Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Television, Theism | Permalink | Comments (6)

17 November 2018

Saturday 9: Sentimental Journey

Hey, guys! How're you all doing this fine Friday evening/Saturday morning? I'm doing fairly well, although it has been an eventful week. As are they all. For instance: For my entire life, I have been dealing with all of my... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 17 November 2018 at 07:10 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Bereavement, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Every Wick Way, Fun Times, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (9)

29 September 2018

Saturday 9: So Into You

Hey there, you! Here I am, trying to write this post for the fourth time, so give me some props for sticktoitiveness, heh? The junction where the power cord meets my laptop is worn, and I've got about eleventy pieces... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 29 September 2018 at 09:04 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Crafty Mum, Freebies & Deals, Fun Times, Journey With Phoenix, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (5)

19 August 2018

Sunday Stealing: ID Questions

Hey, you guys! You came back! Wanna hear something crazy? I had what, in these uncertain times of my health going from bad to worse regularly, I would consider a pretty decent day Saturday. I spent a couple of hours... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 19 August 2018 at 10:03 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., BFFs, Book It, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Cute Quotes, Foodie Delights, Freebies & Deals, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Idaho What I'm Doing, Knitting Pretty, ME/CFS, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, She reads!, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, There's a Rumor it's a Tumor | Permalink | Comments (8)

04 August 2018

Saturday 9: Along Comes A Friend

Hey, guys! You came back! I'm always excited when I (remember to) do a Saturday 9 or Sunday Stealing post on time, because it usually means I get to visit with my friends in the blogosphere. So I'm thrilled you're... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 04 August 2018 at 01:45 AM in Crafty Mum, Hey, Crochet, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Playing Games, Saturday 9, Television | Permalink | Comments (12)

04 July 2018

A Visit To The Twisted Ewe: The Yarny Adventure Continues

So there is a really cool store in the Garden City area of Boise called The Twisted Ewe - but I didn't know about the "really cool" part until Tuesday (yesterday). I had been wanting to go, having passed the... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 04 July 2018 at 02:11 AM in Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Fun Times, Knitting Pretty | Permalink | Comments (0)

02 July 2018

I've Waited For This Long For So Long!

I learned to knit 15 years ago, in Guam. More on that later. In late June, Chloë decided she didn't want to do fencing anymore, and instead she really wanted to learn to knit. Whaaaa! Of course, the practical side... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 02 July 2018 at 06:14 AM in Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Knitting Pretty | Permalink | Comments (2)

16 June 2018

Sunday Stealing: The Runway Meme

What's up, you guys?! You came back?! I'm so glad to see you here again. It brings me such joy. Now let's get busy with Sunday Stealing, which you can link up to here if you're so inclined. ~*~*~*~*~ This... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 16 June 2018 at 09:57 PM in Bipolar Roller Coaster, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Funny $h!+, Memes, etc., Sunday Stealing | Permalink | Comments (14)

09 March 2018

Saturday 9: On And On

Oh, my gosh, how is it Friday again already?! I keep meaning to write and blog, blog and write, but the weeks are passing away from me way too quick-like these days (years)! But here we are, Friday night, which... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 09 March 2018 at 11:17 PM in Because Science., Bereavement, Bipolar Roller Coaster, Crafty Mum, Freakin' Jerks, Funny $h!+, Health Woes, Hey, Crochet, Horsing Around: MIRC, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Saturday 9, Who Arted? | Permalink | Comments (8)

04 March 2018

Sunday Stealing: Art History Meme

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing! Link up here if you want to play along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Classical: If you were an Olympian god, what would you be known for? I would absolutely be the goddess of the sea! Byzantine: Do... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 04 March 2018 at 12:18 AM in BFFs, Book It, Cinema, Crafty Mum, European On Me, Funny $h!+, Furry Friends, Health Woes, Memes, etc., Mystery Shops, Screw You, Flu, Theism | Permalink | Comments (6)

13 January 2018

Sunday Stealing: Conversation Starters

Welcome back, folks! Link up here if you want to play along today! I'm in the mood to just jump in, so let's go! ~*~*~*~*~ Cheers to all of us thieves! Here are some conversation starters, stolen from Conversation Starters... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 13 January 2018 at 08:22 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bipolar Roller Coaster, Cinema, Crafty Mum, Funny $h!+, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Television, Traveling Broad | Permalink | Comments (8)

06 January 2018

Sunday Stealing: Happy New Year

Hey, y'all! Welcome back. I'm thrilled to be back after missing the last few weeks due to illness. Glue me down, because hopefully I'll be sticking around for a while. Link up here if you want to play along this... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 06 January 2018 at 10:17 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, BFFs, Bienvenidos a Miami, Bipolar Roller Coaster, Book It, Chicketty China, The Chinese Chickens, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Freakin' Jerks, Furry Friends, Hey, Crochet, Horsing Around: MIRC, Idaho What I'm Doing, Jafra, Journey With Phoenix, Knitting Pretty, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Oscar the Pouch, Screw You, Flu, She reads!, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Traveling Broad, Trips Afield, US Navy, Who Arted?, Young Living, Essentially | Permalink | Comments (9)

16 December 2017

Saturday 9: Silent Night

Hey hey, what do you say? Welcome back. Link up here if you wish to play along this week! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Silent Night (1957) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 1) How well do you know "Silent... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 16 December 2017 at 12:41 AM in Attitude of Gratitude, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Crafty Mum, Memes, etc., Saturday 9 | Permalink | Comments (14)

15 October 2017

Sunday Stealing: Crush Meme

Hi again! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend. ~*~*~*~*~ What do you find hilarious, but most people don’t find funny? Potty humor 2. What was the best year of your life so far? Probably 2001, since that's... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 15 October 2017 at 01:31 AM in Because Science., Bereavement, Bipolar Roller Coaster, Crafty Mum, Hey, Crochet, Knitting Pretty, Mama Mia, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, US Navy | Permalink | Comments (5)

10 September 2017

Sunday Stealing: Let's Pretend Meme

Welcome back, everyone! Link up here if you're playing along today! ~*~*~*~*~ What is your middle name? It's Ann, and I hate it. 2. What is your favorite color? The one with the words "Color Palettes" on it is my... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 10 September 2017 at 09:35 AM in Cinema, Crafty Mum, Foodie Delights, Memes, etc., Music to My Ears, Sunday Stealing | Permalink | Comments (3)

19 July 2017

O, Canada

As part of our schooling the first week of this new 2017-2018 year, the students at Sweet Pea Academy have been learning about our Neighbors to the North: Canada. We've done a timeline of the nation's history, completed map work,... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 19 July 2017 at 03:24 AM in Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Sweet Pea Academy | Permalink | Comments (0)

30 June 2017

Family Field Trip: Art Lesson at Young Art in Boise, Idaho

On Monday, Team Odette was invited into Young Art for a 60-minute drawing lesson, complimentary of Young Art in Boise, Idaho, and the fun and amazing manager, Shayla Putnam. [Full Disclosure: Our five-member family received the lesson for no charge,... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 30 June 2017 at 05:56 AM in Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Fun Times, Idaho What I'm Doing, Sweet Pea Academy, Trips Afield, Who Arted? | Permalink | Comments (0)

28 April 2017

A Walk With My Curly Girly

Today, I needed some caffeine and rustled up enough change to go get some kind of diet cola from someplace. Chloë decided to go with me, so we could have a little mommy-and-me time. It's harder to come by now... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 28 April 2017 at 12:30 AM in As Your Garden Grows, Attitude of Gratitude, Crafty Mum, Idaho What I'm Doing, Photography Amateur, Sewing | Permalink | Comments (6)

22 April 2017

Sunday Stealing: The Mommy Time Meme

I stole Bud's Sunday Stealing logo right off his blog! I clicked that instead of the ... well, long story short, it was un accidente, and now that it's there, it amuses me because it's in keeping with the idea... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 22 April 2017 at 10:17 PM in Attitude of Gratitude, Because Science., Bereavement, Bipolar Roller Coaster, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Freakin' Jerks, Funny $h!+, Idaho What I'm Doing, Jafra, Kitchen's Callin', Knitting Pretty, Mama Mia, Memes, etc., Raging Environmentalism, Sunday Stealing, Team Odette, Theism | Permalink | Comments (7)

14 January 2017

Mis(Adventures) In The Kitchen, And Other Brain Farts.

Hello, World. It's 0315 right now, and I cannot sleep. So many things running through my mind. Does anyone care anymore now that my dear Mamacita (Mother-in-Law, for my uninitiated pals) has departed us? I feel like she was my... Read more →

Posted by Smellyann on 14 January 2017 at 04:48 AM in As Your Garden Grows, Bienvenidos a Miami, Crafty Mum, Current Affairs, Foodie Delights, Idaho What I'm Doing, Kitchen's Callin', Organically Yours | Permalink | Comments (0)

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I craft, I bake, I knit, I scrap, and sometimes, I even parent my three growing teenagers! For more on that, please click on the "Profile" link at the top left of this page.