Homey Things to Do When You Aren't Shopping for a Home...

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I know, I know; it's been a while since I've posted but I resolve to be here more often, I promise.

Here's a short list of things to do on Saturdays, because I know you are busy at open houses on Sundays... Not busy with open houses on Sundays? Call me and I will show you some properties myself.

MAKE CHEESE
Yes, you don't need huge kitchen skills to make a quickie ricotta at home. Follow this link and let me know how it turns out! By the way, you can substitute white vinegar for the lemon juice in his recipe.

LEARN TO KNIT
Come on, everyone's doing it; learn what the cool kids are so excited about. Here's a good link to a basic video to get you started. I also find that www.knittinghelp.com is a great site for continuing education.

TEACH YOUR DOG (AND YOURSELF) A USEFUL SKILL
Your dog wants to hang out with you. Your dog wants to go places with you. Walking your dog on a loose leash is more fun for both of you, and this skill makes it possible to carry a grocery bag and hold the leash at the same time. Imagine that! Here's how.

Have any ideas for my next list of homey things to do when you aren't shopping for a home? Email me.

WOOO HOOO! It's finished! The biggest thing I've knitted so far. This blanket will be donated to the WoodyWoof Project at the California Pacific Medical Center for the pediatric unit. I have a short attention span when it comes to crafts, and this thing took about a month to make so I am ready to let it go, if you catch my drift. Crocheting all those quickie Easter peeps spoiled me for fast projects, but still this blanket was really satisfying to knit. The next big project my friend Susie has decided I need to conquer: a knitted log cabin. Oddly, through the Mason-Dixon knitting site I coincidentally found a seven year-old lad who has the same dream (really!). What does this say about my knitting aspirations? I must contact his mother...