Tumblr (3.0; @fru-t)http://fru-t.com/<p>I have a second set of napkins for one lucky reader&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uy7rPXoH1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>just say hi in the comment section and I&#8217;ll randomly draw a winner on Thursday next week&#8230;</p> <p>(you can also enter by emailing &#8220;hi&#8221; to blogfru.t@gmail.com)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uy8fPAMM1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>plastic container included.</p>http://fru-t.com/post/24091776335http://fru-t.com/post/24091776335Wed, 30 May 2012 16:21:00 -0700<p>we are very sad to say good bye to Ms. D. and our friends in room 9,</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uy608s2u1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>and after much thought, we decided that a stack of mismatched napkins for her kitchen/or classroom would be perfect (we use ours every meal and have almost eliminated the need for paper towels)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uy6mUkem1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>and because she has a wee one too we added some organic cotton towels.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uy9dT53R1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/24090903109http://fru-t.com/post/24090903109Wed, 30 May 2012 16:09:00 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4tloglAlx1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/24049004436http://fru-t.com/post/24049004436Tue, 29 May 2012 22:24:34 -0700<p>paper:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lupwaMNI1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>paint:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lv0smdfj1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>kit:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lur3NdNW1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>colored pencils:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4luxb2m7l1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>paper tape:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4luxt9dg51qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>more of Todd Oldham&#8217;s Kid Made Modern Collection available at Target</p>http://fru-t.com/post/23767177110http://fru-t.com/post/23767177110Fri, 25 May 2012 18:18:16 -0700<p>This was my favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner growing up&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4i0vhbAyo1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>my Mom would flip them off her Sunbeam crêpe maker (one of the many custom gadgets we had in our kitchen) and I would fill them with as much whip-cream as I could get away with.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4i04lH7bG1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>This weekend we bought a crêpe maker&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4i066nsoW1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>and today we had a crêpe party!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4i080XjZP1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>made even better with some crème fraîche from The Cowgirl Creamery.</p>http://fru-t.com/post/23636589252http://fru-t.com/post/23636589252Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:00 -0700<p>The fabric here was $5.00/yd from <a href="http://www.fabricoutletsf.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Outlet</a>, the drape is not as nice but the price is much better.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4hl25TUJn1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/23615699634http://fru-t.com/post/23615699634Wed, 23 May 2012 10:32:00 -0700<p>This fabric was a splurge at $22.00/yd. The sales lady at <a href="http://www.britexfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Britex</a> convinced me it was worth it.</p> <p>&#8230;and I have to agree (it is super soft)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4edugUaBP1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>(those are chalk marks, not stains)</p>http://fru-t.com/post/23512429955http://fru-t.com/post/23512429955Mon, 21 May 2012 17:28:43 -0700<p>we crossed the GGB and headed over to Point Reyes,</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ecrfY45z1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>and before heading home we stopped at <a href="http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/" target="_blank">The Cowgirl Creamery</a>,</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ecs8Ig6x1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>to taste some delicious cheeses&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ecsrUToR1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>and today, according to M, I made the best Mac n&#8217; Cheese ever!</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ectbBZ7c1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/23509891132http://fru-t.com/post/23509891132Mon, 21 May 2012 16:55:00 -0700<p>This morning I had an old top from H&amp;M and a little girl that needed a new leotard for gymnastics&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3s85r4hdM1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>I took a short break from sewing to drive M to gymnastics class (no, I didn&#8217;t finish in time)&#8230; and S to swimming class&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3s8728T3a1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>but by the end of the day we had a leotard.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3s87mmOl31qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>(I hope to make some swimsuits too this year)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3w94cEjt71qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/22752050990http://fru-t.com/post/22752050990Wed, 09 May 2012 18:12:00 -0700<p>the purple knit that I used for this skirt was a little thick for this pattern&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3h6txf4ng1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>especially with an elastic waistband&#8230;</p> <p>(I could always add a few darts and a zipper)</p> <p>(but I&#8217;m pretty sure that is not going to happen)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3h6uqUOGn1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>both M and I have decided that  purple with red gingham is an awesome combination&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3h6vlDo4j1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>but v1 is the winner here&#8230;.</p>http://fru-t.com/post/22362064396http://fru-t.com/post/22362064396Thu, 03 May 2012 19:33:00 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3fde1oUEp1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>hopefully I&#8217;ll have time to try again tomorrow&#8230;</p>http://fru-t.com/post/22298573567http://fru-t.com/post/22298573567Wed, 02 May 2012 19:30:00 -0700<p>: treats from NY&#160;:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3eufrgG4d1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>: S&#8217;s new favorite book&#160;:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3eucazwbQ1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>: $12.50&#160;:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3djaaasXL1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/22255053342http://fru-t.com/post/22255053342Wed, 02 May 2012 07:06:00 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dibcDwWT1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dibxAKmx1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3dickQYsO1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/22238449812http://fru-t.com/post/22238449812Tue, 01 May 2012 19:35:48 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wxk0M1wO1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wxkmvqWc1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wxljW2xT1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2wxmfzCiF1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>hope you&#8217;re having a nice weekend too&#160;!</p>http://fru-t.com/post/21628059050http://fru-t.com/post/21628059050Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:34:00 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2a4n1P94M1qzfes7.jpg"/></p>http://fru-t.com/post/20856151544http://fru-t.com/post/20856151544Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:57:22 -0700<p>sitting pretty as we start to boil the spinach, red zinger tea and turmeric,</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x24vQL201qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>hours and two disappointed children later (and a little blue food coloring), we started.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x25eNVDM1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>S had already lost interest&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x260mRZD1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>M was still around to mix the colors into a beautiful brown&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x26qsCWM1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>then more waiting&#8230;. below we used crayons to draw on the eggs before dipping them,</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x27cN9Yl1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>M and I decided to try more of that next year&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1x27yNCIs1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>M also thinks we should just use the food coloring sitting on the kitchen counter next year&#8230;..</p>http://fru-t.com/post/20418416831http://fru-t.com/post/20418416831Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:54:00 -0700<p>: actually these drawing were done on our iPad using our new favorite app <a href="http://www.fiftythree.com/" target="_blank">Paper by 53</a>&#160;:</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1tsqnizVI1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p> M and Mom watching TV </p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1tso6JONw1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>The Statue of Liberty, by M</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1tspiFrLn1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>The Statue of Liberty, by S</p>http://fru-t.com/post/20319739913http://fru-t.com/post/20319739913Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:18:00 -0700<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1qd9pUz201qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>have a good weekend</p>http://fru-t.com/post/20208276453http://fru-t.com/post/20208276453Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:51:06 -0700<p>1. pour some juice into a small bag</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ilnoF4aS1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>2. put the sealed juice bag into a larger bag and add some crushed ice</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ilmzn9xI1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>3. add some salt</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ilmbucop1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>4. move the mixture around and read a book (this will take about 10 min)</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1illts8he1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>5. enjoy</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1illbozdn1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>project from:</p> <p><em>Science Rocks</em> ( ISBN: 978-0-7566-7198-3)</p>http://fru-t.com/post/19983965764http://fru-t.com/post/19983965764Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:58:00 -0700<p>here is ninja hat #3</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gfp7ao4Z1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>3 was the magic number</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gfptQuhx1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>that, and the instruction manual</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gfqcuvBe1qzfes7.jpg"/></p> <p>(which is now under a pile of fabric on the kitchen table)</p>http://fru-t.com/post/19907617114http://fru-t.com/post/19907617114Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:16:22 -0700