Before going back to school full-time, I’ve decided to give the old weight thing one more college try and see if I can get a few pounds off. This means counting calories (boo, hiss) and exercising more than usual (which I’m pretty okay with). I have actually increased my exercise over the summer, so I know I can handle cranking it up a little more. As far as the food goes, I’m not much of a cook, so I have to rely on easy peasy, unless I get my hubby to help (which he does sometimes, bless him!) Here’s one pasta dish that I can handle and love to eat. It’s got bow tie pasta (210 calories for 1 1/4 cups), feta (1/4 cup is 90 calories), about 1/4 cup of grape tomatoes (16 calories), fresh basil, seasoned pepper, and rice vinegar.
Another thing I’m working on before the school books hit the fan is crafting like a crazy woman. Here are some crafty links for you to enjoy before school starts…oh..too..soon!
About Family Crafts
Learn how you can make back to school fun with all of these crafts and activities.
Aileen’s Musings
Stop by and read Aileen’s book review on Margot’s new book New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry: Unexpected Combinations, Unique Designs and enter to win a book of your own!
Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi showcases the cards she made with a free Crafters Companion download.
Craft Buds
Enter the giveaway this week at Craft Buds to win a Slice Fabrique cordless fabric cutter from Making Memories! Great for sewing applique and also paper crafts! (Ends 8/9)
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world
This week at Craftside there is a fun idea on customize black and white fabric with colored markers, cutting an orange to look like a chrysanthemum with a recipe, a tutorial on how to sew sequins on “Road Warrior” style, and a fun video of Carla Sonheim’s illustrations.
Eileen – The Artful Crafter
How to make a tubular wine bottle tote from a cardboard mailing tube.
Lindsay Sews
The cathedral windows quilt is unique in that it requires no batting or backing. It’s an all-in-one quilt block! Check out Lindsay’s cathedral windows mini quilt in bright solid fabrics.
Mixed Media Artist
Remember when altering Altoid tins was all the rage? Cyndi shares an accordion book that she made using a tin as the cover! It’s still a lot of fun!
