Ep 91- When one door closes...

Another one opens!

Episode 91

Ep 90- Tornados and Moms

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors
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~Contest
April Winner: Stitchr
May Contest: Make May Flowers! Either plant flowers in your garden or craft flowers using your stash yarn and post photos on the Ravelry page! I want the page to explode with flowers!
~Sweater Forecast
The weather is beautiful! Mid 60s up to 80s this weekend!! Still chilly at night, so keep your sweater handy!
~Crafting
I finally blocked Cassidy! We'll see how long it takes me to seam it now...  I also knitted Aaron a hat, and have started on a second one! Really basic, good mindless knitting!
~CampKIP recap
Mellow, wonderful!  Got to experience my first tornado, (didn't actually get to see it but got to hide in a tornado shelter for a little bit!) and got to see friends!
~Events
Mother Earth News Fair! So excited! Also, probably be going to Black Sheep Gathering!
~Sales
-Little Knits Super Spring Sale!
-KnitPicks Mother's Day Needle Sale!
~Tip Of the Week
Be a member of your community!  I've had some amazing opportunities come my way without looking for them, just because I know people! Get out there!
~Worth It
HappyGoLucky Sock yarn! 460 yards, $20, 75/25 Merino and Nylon! Super soft, colors beautiful, no knots and not splitty!  Totally worth it!
~Contact Me!
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Ravelry: Roue
Twitter: RachelRoue
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Ep 89- Getting Dirty

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
Thanks for all your feedback on the sound quality!  I think I've got it figured out!
~Sponsors
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~Contest
Craft something that makes you laugh!  Use your stash, and post photos on the Ravelry Page!
~Sweater Forecast
Between 40s and 60s, rain, sun! LAYERS!
~Crafting
Started a second Citron, out of a beautiful blue!  Enjoying it immensely!
~Sustainable Knowledge
I sheared sheep this weekend!!! It was amazing, and very difficult!!  Also, school is incredible!
~Events
CampKIP is only 2 weeks away!!! And I'm at 98 miles to camp!
~The Garden
My neighbor gave me a garden!  I have a huge amount of space to grow food in!!! I'm SO EXCITED!
~Sales!!!
  -Patternworks has a great clearance/ bargain bin! Plus, free patterns with yarn purchase!
  -Coupons.com  lets you print the coupons you want, and none of the ones you don't want!!
~Tip of the Week
Get your hands dirty and grow some food!!!
~Worth It!



Custom Knits 2 by Wendy Bernard!
19 patterns and I want to knit 15 of them! Great tutorials, amazing fitting information, easy to read patterns, classic styles that will still look great in 15 years, and best of all, everything is knit top down with fewer seams!!  Overall, TOTALLY WORTH IT!
~Contact Me!!!
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Twitter: RachelRoue
Ravelry: Roue
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Ep 88- No Foolin!

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors
 -Amazon (click the link to the right!)
 -Audible
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~Contest winner for Going Green announced!
New contest for April: April Foolin! Knit or crochet or craft something (using stash materials of course) that makes you laugh or smile!! Post pictures on the Ravelry page!
~Sweater Forecast
LAYERS! Lots of crazy weather in the area this week!
~Crafting
I frogged the socks I started for Aaron and will start them over! They were too big! Also started a new Citron shawl because the first one was so enjoyable!!
~Free Entertainment
Finally logged the Sudoku cache!!  And started a second one...
~Events
CampKIP is only 3 weeks away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I just broke the 90 mile mark in the 100 Miles to Camp challenge!!  Almost there!
~Sales!!!
 -Craftsy has yarn for 50% off this week!
 -Smiley's has yarn for $1!!
 -Kohl's has $.99 shipping this week!
~Tip of the Week
Keep Foolin!  Make yourself laugh, make yourself happy! I always notice that I spend less money when I'm in a good mood and feeling good about myself and my life, so if you can keep yourself happy, maybe that will work for you too!!
~How We Saved the Week
Our REI dividend came in and we used it to buy a slackline! Check out this cool video! This is definitely what I'm doing!! (not really, I'm still working on standing on it)
~Worth It
Thank you all for supporting the podcast and for supporting our sponsors!  I upgraded the recording software for the show, so let me know if you notice an improvement! I have noticed that the user interface is much easier to work with!
~Contact Me!
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Ravelry: Roue
Twitter: RachelRoue
Thank you all for being the best listeners on the internet!

Ep 87- Busted!

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors
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~Contest
Going Green! Post photos in the Ravelry Group to enter!
~Sweater Forecast
Rainy and 40s. Keep your sweater about you!
~Crafting
I gave my teacher her Citron Shawl! She LOVED IT!  I've also been working on a pair of socks for Aaron! I'm thinking I'll start another Citron for myself!
~Free Entertainment
Sudoku update: Still not done. -_-
Geocaching!
~Events
CampKIP is only one month away!! OMG!  Also, I'm just over 80 miles for 100 miles to camp! WOOHOO
~Sales
FiberCraft Studio has a sale on their lamb and hedgehog kits!
Herrschner's has a weekly sale AND a bargain section! Check them both out!
~Tip of the Week
Generics!  Aaron BUSTED his knee open and needed 5 stitches today!  I bought generic first aid supplies because they are EXACTLY the same as the name brand, but for about 30% of the price!
~How I Saved the Week
Spring cleaning! Got rid of some old stuff we didn't need AND found a bunch of stuff I DO need and thought I would have to buy, like notebooks and post-its for school! HOORAY!
~Worth It
Zombies, Run! iPhone app! $7.99 in the app store, so much fun! If you have an iPhone (or android soon) and you want to do some running, this is a great, interactive game to try!
Totally worth it!
~Contact Me
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Twitter: RachelRoue
Ravelry: Roue
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EP 86- Strange Weather

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors
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~Contest
Make something Green! Either do something eco friendly or make something with green yarn or fiber from your stash! Post photos to my email or the Ravelry page to be entered in the contest!
~Sweater Forecast
Sun, rain, snow, 40s-50s.  Weird.  Bring a sweater.
~Crafting
Finished and blocked the Citron for my teacher- giving it to her on Wednesday! I hope she likes it!  Also started a pair of socks for Aaron, and started a shawl/ scarf thing for him! Knitting another handspun Boneyard because he wants it! YAY!
~Free Entertainment
Sudoku update: I haven't finished yet... :(
New Knitting Podcast: Down Cellar Studios with BostonJen!
~ Sales
Victory Ranch has loads of alpaca and other fibers on sale!
KnitPicks is having their 35% off kit sale, and also a big book clearance!
~Tip of the Week
Just dance!
~How I Saved the Week
Dropbox! It saved my life this week! Check it out! Get free storage space by clicking the link and signing up! It is free!
~Worth It!
Rain City Fiber Arts 80/20 merino/nylon sock yarn. $20 for 400 yds.  Color is beautiful and not rubbing off on my skin, feels really sturdy like it will hold up well and isn't splitty at all! I love it! Plus, I love the fact that all the colorways are named after PNW places and cities!
~Contact me!
Ravelry: Roue
Twitter: RachelRoue
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Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
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Ep 85- Accidental Hiatus

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~ Sponsors
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~Contest
Heartmade Valentine winner announced! You'll have to listen to find out!
March contest: Do something green! Either make something out of green yarn in your stash or make an ecofriendly change! Plant a tree, start a compost, reclaim old tshirts and make them into a hammock... whatever you want! You must post photos on the Ravelry group page or email them to me to be entered!
~Sweater Forecast
Rainy and 40s. Put on a sweater.
~Fibery Fun
Finished the Citron for my teacher, and that's pretty much it! Started a second Citron but I don't know if I'll finish it.  I mostly just started it because I needed something to work on...
~Sales!!!
 -Numei has their March Madness sale going on!
 -Knitty-noddy is having sales too! 10-35% and free shipping!
 - eReaderIQ tells you exactly what books are FREE ON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!! SO COOL!
~Tip of the Week
Take a break when you need it!
~ How I Saved the Week
I've been vegetarian for a month, and I'm making some serious food changes in my life! Ask me about it!
~ DIY Mediterranean Pasta Bake
Penne, peppers, onions, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, kalamata olives, marinara sauce, cheddar, parmesan, feta.  Cook it, mix it up, bake it. YUM
~ Worth It?
I've been working on the same Sudoku puzzle for 2 weeks.  Am I totally crazy? Is it worth it? At this point, I WANT TO WIN!
~Contact Info
Email: cleverroue (at) gamil (dot) com
Twitter: RachelRoue
Ravelry: Roue
Please leave me an iTunes review! I love you guys!

Ep 84- Recap, recap recap!

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors
Amazon
Audible
Bar-Maids
~Contest
Heartmade Valentine!
~Sweater Forecast
Rainy and in the 40s
~Crafting
Finished Aaron's Honeymoon socks, knit a bear hat for Genevieve and CO a Citron Shawl for one of my teachers!
~Free Entertainment
Seattle Tilth Producers Master Composter Podcast
~Sustainable Knowledge
Toxic Compost
~Events
Madrona Recap
~ Sales!!!
  - Knitting Warehouse
  - Little Knits 
  - Amazon Warehouse Deals!
~ Tip of the Week
When you travel, share food!
~ How I spent the week!
Recap of my field trip, visit with the Knitmores, my newest addiction and just generally what I've been up to!
~Worth It!
Food Fight by Dan Imhoff

A really good overview of the Farm Bill and how it affects EVERYONE!  I'm reading it for class right now and I want everyone to read it!
~Contact:
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Ravelry: Roue
Twitter: Roue0824
Thank you for being awesome listeners!

Ep 83- Lambs are here!

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors: 
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~Contests:
I announced the January winner (listen to find out!) and the Feb contest is to make a handmade Valentine for your sweetie, a friend, or yourself, and ONLY use things you already have! No purchase necessary! AND you MUST post photos either on Ravelry or send them to me in an email!!
~Sweater Forecast
Since I will be in the Monterey area of CA next week for the EcoFarm conference, the weather there will be in the mid 60s and sunny!
~Projects
Finished all the Cassidy pieces, started new Daybreak, starting a sweater for our new nephew Krishna Aaron, and a handspun hat for Genevieve Knitmore!
~Sustainable Knowledge
We had 2 new baby lambs born today! Our first lambs for the season! I got to be the first one to see and hold them, I got to learn to milk a sheep and how to tube feed a lamb! It was thrilling and makes me want sheep even more now!
~Events: Madrona!
There will be a podcaster meetup on Saturday of Madrona! Please come say hello! In the rotunda outside the market after the classes are over in the afternoon!
~Sales!
WoolieEwe is clearing out their inventory!
WhiteIris is an indie dyer in my local area!
ClockworkCrow is a beautiful jewelry maker and has EXCELLENT customer service!
~Tip of the Week:
Keep batteries and blankets handy! Hear all about my adventures in the snow and without power!
~How I Saved the Week:
I finally bought one of my favorite movies, in a 2pack with one of Aaron's favorite movies, for the same price as one of them! YAY! Also, the local work clothes store is not going to carry women's Carrharts anymore so I got 3 pairs for the price of 1! YAY!
Granola Bar Recipe
~Contact Info:
Email me! cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Ravelry: Roue
Twitter: Roue0824

Peanut Butter Cup (of cocoa!)

Today at work, Amanda had Reese's cups on her desk. My resolve was strong and I did not eat ALL OF THEM (or any, for that matter.) As a reward, I am now drinking sugar free hot cocoa with peanut butter mixed into it, and it is AMAZING!  So amazing, I felt I should share!

Recipe: (thanks to Meghan for the base recipe)
1c. milk (or milk like product- soy, almond, coconut etc)
1-2 T baking cocoa (powder)
dash of salt
dash of vanilla
1/4 tsp hot water
1/2 tsp agave nectar or honey
1 T unsweetened peanut butter

Heat milk. Mix cocoa, salt, vanilla, water and agave together until it forms a syrup. Add to milk. Stir peanut butter into hot milk. Enjoy the most delicious and decadent hot cocoa you've ever had, guilt free!

Ep 82- Officially A Grown Up

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors:
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~Sweater Forecast:
 SNOW!!!!
~Crafting:

Cassidy is SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE!  Also I made Aaron a rad workout sweatband!
I bound off the Earth and Sky shawl as a tiny little one, and will probably use the leftovers to make another Daybreak...
~Sustainable Knowledge:
People of earth burn 80 million barrels of oil a day! If you stacked those barrels, it would reach to the moon and back 2,000 times!!! Do your part to reduce that number!
~Sales:
Patternworks has a great bargain bin, and also a Test Drive program! Pretty cool!
Craftsy is a daily deals kind of site that is specific to crafters!!
Amazon has the Kindle Owner's Lending Library for Kindle owners who are also Prime members!
~Tip of the Week:
Used is awesome! I got a cookbook on Amazon used for $1.99! (Actually I got 3 of them!)  I also got some great new clothes at the thrift shop in town!! YAY!
~How I Saved:
Cookbook on the cheap, thrift shopping, free nail polish from Zoya, school books on Kindle!
~ Worth It:
Sweet and Sugar Free by Karen Burkie
I got my copy for $1.99, 200 recipes! All sweetened only with fruit or fruit juice! The 2 recipes I've made so far have been great! I LOVE IT!  I can have my cake and be sugar free at the same time!

WORTH IT!

~Contact Me!

Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com

Twitter: Roue0824

Ravelry: Roue

Stick around till the very end! I stuck a funny story on the end of the show!

Episode 81- Giving Up

~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!
~Sponsors:
Amazon
Audible
~Contest:
Winners = ShielaOKeefe and BindeeJ! Congrats! Get in touch with me for your prize!
January Contest: Give up.  I'm giving up sugar AND shampoo and conditioner! What are you giving up for 2012?
~Sweater Forecast:
Warm and drizzly.  I WANT SNOW! WHERE IS MY WINTER?!
~Craftyness:
Cassidy is coming along NICELY! Almost done with the back, both sleeves, one front done! Hats for Hannah and Leighton
~100MilestoCamp
8.34 to date! Paper Chain!
~Events:
Madrona is coming up in February! I'll be there!
~Sales!!
  Deramores
  Calendar Of Hope
~Tip of the Week
Join co-ops and member owned stores! (REI)
~How I Saved the Week
Running shoes at REI, saved $25 because of dividend
~Worth It
How and Why: A DIY Guide
$14 by Microcosm Publishing
Bicycles, Home and gardening sections are great.  Homeschooling, musical instruments sections are okay, Everything Else isn't really very inclusive.
Overall, I might pay the $11 (low end of sliding scale) but probably not all $14.
~Contact Info:
Ravelry: Roue
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com
Twitter: Roue0824
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