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February Round Up

I have a confession. I fell off my resolution wagon.. THUD.. THUD..

BUT I am back and with a vengeance!! Today is a new month and I truly want to stick to my resolutions.



3. Homestead skill a month challenge-
in February I did make tortillas. It was a success and will never buy tortillas again!

March’s goal is Sourdough Bread.

5. Fling 2010 Things in 2010 Challenge- So far I’ve gotten rid of 1361/2010!

6. 2010 sewing challenge- I will be working on Project Snuggles this month.

7. 2010 needle arts challenge- I will be working on dish clothes and other things to send to Haiti (possibly Chile…) at the end of the month

9. 20 wishes challenge-
For March I will be working on #15 VERY diligently. I want to send a big box to Haiti and perhaps Chile as well.

TRYING to work on #18...

How have you been doing on your Resolutions/Challenges for 2010?

Comments

  1. Don't feel bad Brandi... I have a few bruises too from falling off that wagon but I am not giving up. Its March 1st! Time to start over. Thank you for directing me to the torilla recipe. I want to try that next time I need them. I am really trying to make everything I can from scratch.

    Want you to know I do read your blog everytime you post... unfortunately blogger doesn't always let me post like I want too!

    Take Care,
    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  2. I really appreciate your kind words Debbie. I enjoy reading your comments and I love your blog, your pictures are gorgeous!!

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