Author Archives: civilwarrose5

Sugar Control Diet – Week #10

Posted on April 6, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #10 Weight Lost This Week: 0 lbs Total Weight Loss: 14 lbs Mood: Exhausted   Well, I did it. I made it through the Easter season without being tempted to buy a bag of jelly beans. Typically I’ll buy … Continue reading →

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Winter Cross Update 3-30-15

Posted on April 2, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Backstitching isn’t my most favorite part of stitching. My favorite part is the middle where you can see a lot of progress, but you know that you still have quite a bit left to do. So when I realized that … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #9

Posted on March 30, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #9 Mood: Stressed! Weight Loss Week #9 – 3 pounds! Total Weight Lost – 14 pounds! Mood Update: Still stressed, but with a smile! Mmmm… doesn’t that look yummy? No?! Are you sure?! Yeah… this was my fail this … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 3-26-15

Posted on March 26, 2015 by civilwarrose5

In our church bulletin a few weeks ago there was an update on our Dresses for Missions group. Apparently so far we have managed to send 1500 dresses to Haiti! That is a lot in just over a year. Keep … Continue reading →

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CNC Router – Wine Glass Coasters

Posted on March 24, 2015 by civilwarrose5

For Christmas Jay made me a wine rack. It is beautiful and really does a great job. As we were designing it I suggested that he cut out wine glass shapes and use those as the side supports.     … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #8

Posted on March 22, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #8 Mood: Tired with a headache Weight Loss Week #8 – 0 pounds Total Weight Loss – 11 pounds *sigh* Another week without seeing the scale budge at all. It’s a bit discouraging. Jay says that I need to … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions Update 3-18-15

Posted on March 18, 2015 by civilwarrose5

When I’m stuck in my cubicle at work and I dream of escaping I don’t dream of a sandy beach or a wooded glen… I dream of being in my sewing area surrounded by my fabric, lace and ribbon. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sugar Control Diet – Week #7

Posted on March 15, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Week #7 Mood: Tired, but happy about a productive day Weight Change Week 7: 0 pounds Total Weight Loss: 11 pounds I’m disappointed that I didn’t lose any weight this week. Although, I have noticed a little bit of a … Continue reading →

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Winter Cross Project – 3-8-15

Posted on March 12, 2015 by civilwarrose5

Now that this piece is nearing completion, I have to figure out how I want to frame it. Should I have Jay make a frame for me? Or should I use one that I have stashed away? Should I make … Continue reading →

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CNC Router – Wildlife

Posted on March 10, 2015 by civilwarrose5

For the past week Jay has been working on a special project. His uncle contacted him and asked if it would be possible for Jay to use his router to carve various animals into wood for his uncle’s new workshop … Continue reading →

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