tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31798659240651339292024-03-13T16:33:38.326-07:00Clever Roue's KnitCentsA blog and shownotes page for the KnitCents Podcast!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-6824059070490546492012-06-07T22:51:00.002-07:002012-06-07T22:51:19.586-07:00Ep 91- When one door closes...Another one opens!<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="http://www.knitcents.libsyn.com/">Episode 91</a></div>Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-2620630179069529552012-05-09T06:57:00.000-07:002012-05-09T06:57:38.161-07:00Ep 90- Tornados and Moms<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
April Winner: Stitchr<br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
The weather is beautiful! Mid 60s up to 80s this weekend!! Still chilly at night, so keep your sweater handy!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~CampKIP recap</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
Mother Earth News Fair! So excited! Also, probably be going to Black Sheep Gathering!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sales</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.littleknits.com/">Little Knits Super Spring Sale!</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">KnitPicks Mother's Day Needle Sale!</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip Of the Week</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It</span><br />
HappyGoLucky Sock yarn! 460 yards, $20, 75/25 Merino and Nylon! Super soft, colors beautiful, no knots and not splitty! Totally worth it!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Please leave an iTunes review!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-1377320305543292862012-04-11T20:37:00.001-07:002012-04-11T20:46:00.176-07:00Ep 89- Getting Dirty<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
Thanks for all your feedback on the sound quality! I think I've got it figured out!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
Craft something that makes you laugh! Use your stash, and post photos on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitcents">Ravelry Page!</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
Between 40s and 60s, rain, sun! LAYERS!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
Started a second Citron, out of a beautiful blue! Enjoying it immensely!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
I sheared sheep this weekend!!! It was amazing, and very difficult!! Also, school is incredible!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
CampKIP is only 2 weeks away!!! And I'm at 98 miles to camp!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~The Garden</span><br />
My neighbor gave me a garden! I have a huge amount of space to grow food in!!! I'm SO EXCITED!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sales!!!</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.patternworks.com/">Patternworks</a> has a great clearance/ bargain bin! Plus, free patterns with yarn purchase!<br />
-<a href="http://www.coupons.com/">Coupons.com </a> lets you print the coupons you want, and none of the ones you don't want!!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Get your hands dirty and grow some food!!!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1584799382" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br />
<br />
Custom Knits 2 by Wendy Bernard!<br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!!!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Please leave an iTunes review!!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-2302138841835505562012-04-02T22:25:00.000-07:002012-04-02T22:25:03.085-07:00Ep 88- No Foolin!<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-Amazon (click the link to the right!)<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span> winner for Going Green announced!<br />
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 <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitcents">Ravelry page</a>!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
LAYERS! Lots of crazy weather in the area this week!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
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!!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
Finally logged the Sudoku cache!! And started a second one...<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
CampKIP is only 3 weeks away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I just broke the 90 mile mark in the 100 Miles to Camp challenge!! Almost there!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sales!!!</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> has yarn for 50% off this week!<br />
-<a href="http://www.dollaryarns.com/">Smiley's</a> has yarn for $1!!<br />
-<a href="http://www.kohls.com/">Kohl's </a>has $.99 shipping this week!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
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!!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~How We Saved the Week</span><br />
Our <a href="http://www.rei.com/">REI</a> dividend came in and we used it to buy a slackline! Check out this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFQfl5DoGMY&feature=related">cool video</a>! This is definitely what I'm doing!! (not really, I'm still working on standing on it)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Thank you all for being the best listeners on the internet!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-54369335012347655022012-03-25T20:23:00.000-07:002012-03-25T20:23:25.421-07:00Ep 87- Busted!<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
Going Green! Post photos in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitcents/2063887/1-25#16">Ravelry Group</a> to enter!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
Rainy and 40s. Keep your sweater about you!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
Sudoku update: Still not done. -_-<br />
<a href="http://www.geocaching.com/">Geocaching!</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
CampKIP is only one month away!! OMG! Also, I'm just over 80 miles for 100 miles to camp! WOOHOO<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sales</span><br />
<a href="https://id3468.securedata.net/sandrasingh.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?cPath=76_653&products_id=3210">FiberCraft Studio</a> has a sale on their lamb and hedgehog kits!<br />
<a href="http://www.herrschners.com/YarnSale.aspx">Herrschner's </a>has a weekly sale AND a bargain section! Check them both out!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It</span><br />
<a href="https://www.zombiesrungame.com/">Zombies, Run!</a> 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!<br />
Totally worth it!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Facebook: KnitCents PodcastRouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-28706155556990897602012-03-19T11:18:00.000-07:002012-03-19T11:18:47.886-07:00EP 86- Strange Weather<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
Sun, rain, snow, 40s-50s. Weird. Bring a sweater.<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
Sudoku update: I haven't finished yet... :(<br />
New Knitting Podcast: Down Cellar Studios with BostonJen!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ Sales</span><br />
<a href="http://www.victoryranch.com/">Victory Ranch</a> has loads of alpaca and other fibers on sale!<br />
<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">KnitPicks</a> is having their 35% off kit sale, and also a big book clearance!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Just dance!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week</span><br />
<a href="http://db.tt/1f5HDlGh">Dropbox</a>! It saved my life this week! Check it out! Get free storage space by clicking the link and signing up! It is free!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.raincityfiberarts.com/">Rain City Fiber Arts</a> 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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact me!</span><br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Facebook: KnitCents Podcast<br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Please leave iTunes reviews! They make me really happy!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-30195015397544770552012-03-16T12:32:00.000-07:002012-03-16T12:32:37.068-07:00Ep 85- Accidental Hiatus~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!<br />
~ Sponsors<br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
~Contest<br />
Heartmade Valentine winner announced! You'll have to listen to find out!<br />
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 <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitcents">Ravelry group page</a> or email them to me to be entered!<br />
~Sweater Forecast<br />
Rainy and 40s. Put on a sweater.<br />
~Fibery Fun<br />
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...<br />
~Sales!!!<br />
-<a href="http://www.numei.com/">Numei </a>has their March Madness sale going on!<br />
-<a href="http://www.knitty-noddy.com/">Knitty-noddy</a> is having sales too! 10-35% and free shipping!<br />
- <a href="http://www.ereaderiq.com/">eReaderIQ</a> tells you exactly what books are FREE ON KINDLE RIGHT NOW!! SO COOL!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Take a break when you need it!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ How I Saved the Week</span><br />
I've been vegetarian for a month, and I'm making some serious food changes in my life! Ask me about it!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ DIY Mediterranean Pasta Bake</span><br />
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<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It?</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gamil (dot) com<br />
Twitter: RachelRoue<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Please leave me an iTunes review! I love you guys!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-73551643422370793112012-02-20T15:25:00.000-08:002012-02-20T15:25:37.881-08:00Ep 84- Recap, recap recap!<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
Amazon<br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
Heartmade Valentine!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
Rainy and in the 40s<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Crafting</span><br />
Finished Aaron's Honeymoon socks, knit a bear hat for Genevieve and CO a Citron Shawl for one of my teachers!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
<a href="http://seattletilth.org/learn/mcsb/podcast">Seattle Tilth Producers Master Composter Podcast</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
Toxic Compost<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
Madrona Recap<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ Sales!!!</span><br />
- <a href="http://www.knitting-warehouse.com/">Knitting Warehouse</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.littleknits.com/">Little Knits </a><br />
- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&node=1267877011&tag=knit093-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957" target="_blank">Amazon Warehouse Deals!</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=knit093-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border-bottom-style: none !important; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-width: initial !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ Tip of the Week</span><br />
When you travel, share food!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~ How I spent the week!</span><br />
Recap of my field trip, visit with the Knitmores, my newest addiction and just generally what I've been up to!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
Food Fight by Dan Imhoff<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0970950071" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br />
<br />
<div>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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact:</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Thank you for being awesome listeners!</div>Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-69064336081410689872012-01-29T23:01:00.000-08:002012-01-29T23:01:43.220-08:00Ep 83- Lambs are here!<span style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors: </span><br />
-Amazon<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contests:</span><br />
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!!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
Since I will be in the Monterey area of CA next week for the <a href="http://www.ecofarmconference.org/">EcoFarm conference</a>, the weather there will be in the mid 60s and sunny!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Projects</span><br />
Finished all the Cassidy pieces, started new Daybreak, starting a sweater for our new nephew Krishna Aaron, and a handspun hat for <a href="http://betterthanyarn.blogspot.com/2012/01/genevieve-enter-stage-left.html">Genevieve Knitmore!</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Events: Madrona!</span><br />
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!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Sales!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.woolieewe.com/">WoolieEwe</a> is clearing out their inventory!<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteIrisYarns?ref=seller_info">WhiteIris</a> is an indie dyer in my local area!<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClockworkCrow?ref=seller_info">ClockworkCrow</a> is a beautiful jewelry maker and has EXCELLENT customer service!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
Keep batteries and blankets handy! Hear all about my adventures in the snow and without power!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week:</span><br />
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!<br />
<a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/super-healthy-chewy-granola-bars-157808">Granola Bar Recipe</a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Email me! cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-67989817627018047252012-01-16T21:58:00.001-08:002012-01-16T21:59:15.831-08:00Peanut Butter Cup (of cocoa!)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Today at work,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="cursor: pointer;">Amanda</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">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!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Recipe: (thanks to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">Meghan</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">for the base recipe)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">1c. milk (or milk like product- soy, almond, coconut etc)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">1-2 T baking cocoa (powder)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">dash of salt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">dash of vanilla<br />
1/4 tsp hot water<br />
1/2 tsp agave nectar or honey<br />
1 T unsweetened peanut butter<br />
<br />
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!</span></span>Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-82423680230995675602012-01-15T21:33:00.000-08:002012-01-15T21:34:10.756-08:00Ep 82- Officially A Grown Up<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
Amazon<br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
SNOW!!!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Crafting:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/cc42d1f1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/cc42d1f1.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>Cassidy is SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE! Also I made Aaron a rad workout sweatband!<br />
I bound off the Earth and Sky shawl as a tiny little one, and will probably use the leftovers to make another Daybreak...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge:</span><br />
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!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.patternworks.com/">Patternworks</a> has a great bargain bin, and also a Test Drive program! Pretty cool!<br />
<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> is a daily deals kind of site that is specific to crafters!!<br />
Amazon has the Kindle Owner's Lending Library for Kindle owners who are also Prime members!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
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!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved:</span><br />
Cookbook on the cheap, thrift shopping, free nail polish from Zoya, school books on Kindle!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It:</span><br />
Sweet and Sugar Free by Karen Burkie<br />
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!<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0312780664" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br />
<div>WORTH IT!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span></div><div>Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com</div><div>Twitter: Roue0824</div><div>Ravelry: Roue</div><div><br />
</div><div>Stick around till the very end! I stuck a funny story on the end of the show!</div>Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-76570854582232492922012-01-01T20:35:00.000-08:002012-01-01T20:35:05.274-08:00Episode 81- Giving Up<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
Amazon<br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest:</span><br />
Winners = ShielaOKeefe and BindeeJ! Congrats! Get in touch with me for your prize!<br />
January Contest: Give up. I'm giving up sugar AND shampoo and conditioner! What are you giving up for 2012?<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Warm and drizzly. I WANT SNOW! WHERE IS MY WINTER?!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Craftyness:</span><br />
Cassidy is coming along NICELY! Almost done with the back, both sleeves, one front done! Hats for Hannah and Leighton<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~100MilestoCamp</span><br />
8.34 to date! Paper Chain!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events:</span><br />
Madrona is coming up in February! I'll be there!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!!</span><br />
<a href="http://us.deramores.com/"> Deramores</a><br />
Calendar Of Hope<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Join co-ops and member owned stores! (REI)<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week</span><br />
Running shoes at REI, saved $25 because of dividend<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It</span><br />
How and Why: A DIY Guide<br />
$14 by Microcosm Publishing<br />
Bicycles, Home and gardening sections are great. Homeschooling, musical instruments sections are okay, Everything Else isn't really very inclusive.<br />
Overall, I might pay the $11 (low end of sliding scale) but probably not all $14.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Facebook: KnitCents PodcastRouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-11570227934874887972011-12-11T22:04:00.000-08:002011-12-11T22:05:18.600-08:00Ep 80- Mitten Gestures<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
A BIG thank you to Kathy, who taught me how to process rabbits this weekend! Thank you Kathy!!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=knit093-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957" target="_blank">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=knit093-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
COLD! PUT ON A SWEATER!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Craftiness</span><br />
Nothing new, but Cassidy hasn't been cooperating. Total user error though, because I didn't RTFM. (Read the F*ing Manual) all the way through before I started knitting it... My fault.<br />
Mitten Gestures: Just listen haha<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
<a href="http://www.podiobooks.com/title/ravenwood">Ravenwood</a> by Nathan Lowell<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
<a href="http://www.sheep101.info/">Sheep101</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales</span><br />
Etsy Shops today from my friends!<br />
-<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MicheleStitches">MicheleStitches</a> is selling amazing project bags, beautiful hair sticks and lovely little stitch markers! Great prices, beautiful workmanship!<br />
-<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/unwindyarncompany">Unwind Yarn Co</a> has beautiful dyed batts, roving, handspun yarn and all kinds of other goodies! Great prices, beautiful stuff!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Go see your friends!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week</span><br />
Stay out of the stores! Remove yourself from temptation to buy little knicknacks and impulse buys at the checkout line. Make a list, and DON'T STRAY FROM THE LIST!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/cfyarns/yarn_display.cfm?ID=5420109">KnitPicks Capra DK yarn</a><br />
123 yds, 85% merino, 15% cashmere $6.49 ($.05 a yard)<br />
LOVE IT!!!!<br />
WORTH IT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact me!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Facebook: KnitCents<br />
Happy happy week!!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-52960328812821999852011-12-04T22:22:00.000-08:002011-12-04T22:22:09.008-08:00Ep 79- It's beginning to look a lot like Middle Earth<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
-Amazon<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest</span><br />
Do something nice!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater forecast</span><br />
Clear and COLD! BRR!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Knitting</span><br />
Finished my honeymoon socks, started Aaron's!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
Amazon is giving away a free Christmas song every day in December until Christmas!<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=amb_link_359099402_2&tag=knit093-20&ie=UTF8&linkCode=ur2&docId=1000453281%23&camp=1789&creative=390957" target="_blank">Amazon Christmas Mp3s!</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=knit093-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
Vanillin (artificial vanilla flavor) is derived from paper processing leftovers<br />
Artificial grape flavor is produced 10x more quantity than real grape flavor<br />
Benzaldehyde (cherry flavor) is preferred in flavor 2x over real cherry flavor<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events</span><br />
Madrona!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.kyarns.com/">Kaleidoscope Yarns</a> has a great sale section!<br />
- <a href="http://www.yarn.com/">Webs</a> has an AWESOME closeout section!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Don't lose your keys. You'll spend hours trying to find them, and you'll end up deciding that you need one of those key beepers because the keys are lost EVERY DAY. (I haven't actually bought the key beeper but I probably should...)<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~DIY</span><br />
Make <a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=267358&fb_source=message">Lembas Bread</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
The Knitter's Book of Socks<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0307586804" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br />
20 patterns, all lovely plus MORE INFO YOU COULD EVER NEED TO KNOW about making the best socks ever!<br />
TOTALLY WORTH IT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info</span><br />
Email me! cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Like me on Facebook: KnitCents PodcastRouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-39606284111258672802011-11-27T11:58:00.001-08:002011-11-27T12:18:57.738-08:00Ep 78- Thankful for YOU!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Listen <a href="http://www.knitcents.libsyn.com/">HERE!</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
- <a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contests:</span><br />
Winner announced (finally) for October Contest<br />
Nov/Dec contest announced! <br />
Do something nice for someone that doesn't cost anything other than time, and then head to the Ravelry group to let us know!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Crafting:</span><br />
Cassidy is coming along- both sleeves are done and the L front is almost done! The goal is to finish by Madrona!<br />
Made a cool hat for my dad for his birthday! I had to chart out the pattern myself, (first time doing that) but the design is the blueprint symbol for insulation! My dad is an insulation contractor so he'll think its cool!<br />
<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=knit093-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />/albums/qq70/liraelia/?action=view&current=03126847.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/03126847.jpg" />
<br />
<br />
I'm also working on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evenstar-hat">Evenstar Hat</a> in <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Capra_Cashmere_Yarn__D5420109.html">Knit Picks Capra DK</a> in the Hunter green color.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.radiolab.org/">Radiolab</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
I learned how to slaughter and butcher turkeys this past weekend!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events:</span><br />
I'll be at <a href="http://madronafiberarts.com/">Madrona!!</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!</span><br />
-<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/unwindyarncompany">Unwind Yarn Co</a>: 15% off your purchase using the coupon code BFCM2011 at checkout<br />
- <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar Maids</a> are doing a Cyber Monday sale! I don't know what it is yet, but it's supposed to be good!<br />
- Amazon always has awesome deals!
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=knit093-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=knit093-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.evernote.com/">Evernote</a>! IT IS AMAZING!<br />
~How I've spent the month!<br />
Rambly bumbly goodness about what I've been up to the past month away from the mic!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It!</span><br />
Free Will (and other compulsions) by J. Daniel Sawyer<br />
$4.95 for the eBook from Amazon (and many other retailers of eBooks)<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B005ZPEIDA" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
<br />
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! It is the sequel to Predestination and other games of chance, and they are both excellent! It doesn't matter what genre of book you like, this will appeal to you!! I'll be writing a full review soon, but I wanted to share!!<br />
WORTH IT!!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Roue">Roue</a><br />
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Roue0824">Roue0824</a><br />
Happy Holidays folks!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-362389021315532782011-11-22T12:43:00.001-08:002011-12-30T17:44:32.066-08:00Free Will (And Other Compulsions)I just finished reading <u>Free Will (And Other Compulsions)</u> by J. Daniel Sawyer. This is the sequel to <u>Predestination (And Other Games of Chance)</u>, which I listened to through Podiobooks.com and fell in love. Dan writes to an intelligent audience without sounding arrogant or pretentious. The story is compelling, interesting and thoughtful, and provokes internal reflection, but is also easy to read. There were several times this book provoked an outward reaction ("WHAT THE WHAT??!!?!" or "Dan you are a TWISTED MAN!!" or "OMFG I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS!"). The character development is very strong, and the skill with which Dan knits the varying stories together is phenomenal. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in science fiction, drama, adventure, fantasy, reality, political intrigue, crime syndicates or romance. Somehow, J. Daniel Sawyer has pulled it all off. I couldn't recommend this book any more! It is at the top of my "Best Fiction I read in 2011" list, and if you read it, you will understand why!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-46070274024664731952011-10-10T17:24:00.000-07:002011-10-10T17:24:36.902-07:00Ep 76- 2 Out of 3 Aint Bad<a href="http://www.knitcents.libsyn.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Listen Here!!</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
~Sponsors:<br />
-<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a>: Download a FREE audiobook of your choice by following the link!<br />
-<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a>: Follow the link (and your nose) to their site where you can check out all their amazing skin care products and scents!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest:</span><br />
September winner announced, you'll have to listen to find out!<br />
October Contest:<br />
Pumpkin! Share your favorite use for pumpkin!!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Mid 50s, low 40s. LAYERS LAYERS LAYERS!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Knitting/ Spinning:</span><br />
Finished knitting the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Roue/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief-2">Age of Kreplits and Rainbows Shawl</a> in about 4 days! YAY for instant gratification!! I did it as a SAL/KAL with Amy Toadyjoe of the Outlier Podcast! See hers <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/toadyjoe/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief">here!</a><br />
Also, I started spinning for Aaron's sweater! I'm using a modified long draw to keep the yarn lofty, but make it a little denser so that is shows off the cables in the pattern! I'm so excited!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge</span><br />
The US spends less on food and more on medicine than any other country in the world. On average, Americans spend about 10% of their income on food, while on average Europeans spend about 30%!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!</span><br />
- <a href="http://www.royalyarns.com/">RoyalYarns</a> has TONS of yarns, books, and accessories on sale! Scroll to the bottom side bar and check out the "sort by price" category!<br />
- <a href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Appliances_Freezers%20&%20Ice%20Makers_Chest?keyword=chest%20freezers&prop17=chest%20freezer">Sears</a> has chest freezers on sale! Buy in bulk, stock up for the winter!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
Know where your food comes from! Go visit a farm or farmer's market and meet some farmers!! Buy directly from them so that there is less markup for the "middle man" and the farmer gets a higher percentage of what they worked so hard to grow!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It!</span><br />
Continuous Cables by Melissa Leapman<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0307586464" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
<br />
Things I love: I love the tutorials on cabling with and without a cable needle, I love the design workshop tutorials, I love the chart reading tutorials!! I also love the stitch dictionary! I am not excited about the patterns so much. I encourage you to check out the book from your local library!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span><br />
Email: Cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Please leave a review on iTunes, or feel free to donate!! You guys rock!<br />
Use your KnitCents!<br />
<br />Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-14380038740773536592011-09-28T18:07:00.000-07:002011-09-28T18:07:53.812-07:00Ep 75- Back to School!<a href="http://www.knitcents.libsyn.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Listen Here!!</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
-Audible: The internet's leading provider in spoken word entertainment! Download a free audiobook of your choice by <a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">following the link!</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a>: The most amazing eco-friendly skin care products!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest:</span><br />
Autumn tools! Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitcents">Ravelry group</a> page to vote on your favorite!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
If you are in my neck of the woods this week, you get to experience ALL THE WEATHER! Sun, rain, clouds, temps in the low 40s up to the high 70s! LAYERS ARE AWESOME!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Knitting/ Spinning:</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/50b9cded.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/50b9cded.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Finished the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fake-isle-hat">Fake Isle hat</a> that I started for my friend, I finished knitting the Megaman hat for my other friend's son, and ripped out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/198-yds-of-heaven">198 yds of Heaven</a> shawl because it was too involved for my brain at the time. Instead, I CO the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief">Age of Brass and Steam</a> shawl, and knit the whole thing in a week! (that's a big deal!) I also finished Aaron's socks! I'm a KNITTING MACHINE! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As for spinning, if you <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Roue0824">follow me on Twitter</a> then you already know that I got my new spinning wheel! Her name is Louise, named for her previous owner and she and I are getting along VERY WELL!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/94e1d9de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/94e1d9de.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We have already spun together 4oz of <a href="http://www.sunsetfibers.com/">Sunset Fibers</a> BFL in the colorway Serendipity, into sportish weight singles that I am currently knitting into the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boneyard-shawl">Boneyard Shawl</a>. We are also now spinning together some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings">Woolgatherings</a> 70/30 BFL/Seacell in the colorway (named by Amy Toadyjoe and I) Kreplit Rainbow. (If you are unfamiliar with the term kreplit or the kreplit theory, please refer to episode 7 of the <a href="http://outlier.libsyn.com/">Outlier Podcast</a>. Amy does a good job explaining it.)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sustainable Knowledge! New Segment!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm back in school! I'm studying sustainable agriculture, so I've decided that each episode, I'll share a little tidbit about what I've learned that week! Did you know that it takes 55x more water to grow 500 calories of edible beef than it does to grow 500 calories of edible potatoes? Interesting right?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events! OFFF Recap!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Thursday night I jumped on a Greyhound bus and went to Idaho! I got to Amy's house at about 10am Friday morning, and when she got done with work, we jumped in her car and drove across Oregon! We landed in Gresham at the <a href="http://www.knitwitspodcast.blogspot.com/">KnitWits</a> house around 7pm on Friday, where we had some snacks, drank wine on the porch with the chickens in the yard, and the kids running around, laughing and having a great time! It was all VERY idyllic! We drove down to Rimky Korsakoffeehouse for desserts and it was excellent! Saturday, we went to the festival after the delicious quiche breakfast that Carin made, had the meet at greet at the Bar Maids booth and then wandered around for a while! We did some shopping, some eating, some laying around in the sun knitting and spinning and just having a good time together! Then we went to <a href="http://www.daressalam.org/">Dar Essalam</a> which is the best restaurant I've ever been to. That's all. Go there. Eat. You'll love it. Sunday, we packed up and went home! I don't feel like I got to spend nearly enough time with my friends, but I am glad I got to spend some! Can't wait to see you all again soon!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks </a>is having their book sale again! All their books are 40% off! A great time to stock up!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
-Office supply stores are practically GIVING AWAY school supplies! Since it's been a while since school started, they are ALL ON SALE!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Don't forget your public library! You can now download kindle books, ebooks, audiobooks and then of course go get traditional books! Just another way that libraries are a limitless resource for you!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Knitting Mochimochi by Anna Hrachovec</div>
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0823026647" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
<br />
20 projects, retail price is $19.99! EVERYTHING is adorable! I love this book! I don't normally knit toys but I want to knit ALL THE THINGS in this book! The technical descriptions of knitting techniques are well done, the design your own toy workshop is great and the patterns are all awesome!!! If you have any interest in cute things or knitted toys, this book is totally WORTH IT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Me!</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Please leave a review on iTunes!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-30137189052489605962011-09-13T22:47:00.000-07:002011-09-13T22:47:29.653-07:00Ep 74- A Serious Case<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
<a href="http://audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible.com</a>- The internet's leading provider in audiobooks and spoken word entertainment!<br />
<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a>- Makers of AMAZING eco-friendly skin care products!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest:</span><br />
Head over to the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitcents">Ravelry group</a> and tell me what your favorite tool is in the autumn for saving money!!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast</span><br />
With the exception of Sunday the 11th, it seems the autumn weather I've been waiting for is coming! Dropping from the mid-90s today down to the mid 60s!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Knitting:</span><br />
Aaron's socks, CO Fake Isle Hat for a friend out of Patons Classic wool and Lion Brand Amazing, CO MegaMan hat for a friend's son, CO 198 yds of Heaven by Chrissy Verity with some Lisa Souza, CO swatch for Stilwell by Jared Flood.<br />
Spinning:<br />
Finished the rainbow sherbet yarn I'd been working on for Hannah and Leighton. 468 yds of Sport weight! SOOOOOO SOFT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events:</span><br />
OFFF- I'll be there! Will you? There will be at Meet and Greet with many other podcasters on Saturday from 12-1 in the Bar Maids booth! See you there!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Sales:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.carodanfarm.com/">Cardoan Farm</a> has several great items in their sale section!<br />
<a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/sale.html?sessionthemeid=15">Interweave</a> is having their Stashbust sale! Patterns, ebooks and books are hugely discounted!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the week:</span><br />
Go find Oversized and Underpriced produce! I got a HUGE ZUCCHINI that I turned into 20 cups of shredded zucchini! That is enough for 40 small loaves of zucchini bread! Guess what we'll be eating a lot of this winter?!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ How I Saved the Week:</span><br />
You guys know I love the Kindle that Aaron got me for my birthday! As of today, it has paid for itself! I got the Kindle With Special Offers, which is a lower price because it offers coupons and discounts for the owner. Between coupons I have used and savings from the kindle price being lower than the paperback for my school books, we have saved the price of what the Kindle originally cost us! In only 2 months!! HOORAY!<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B004HFS6Z0" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span><br />
Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting by Lorna Miser<br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823099520/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=knit093-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0823099520"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL110_&ASIN=0823099520&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=knit093-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=0823099520&camp=217145&creative=399369" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
<br />
Retail: $24.99 24 patterns<br />
I like this book. However, I don't actually really like most of the patterns. I LOVE a few patterns, but I really dislike some of them. Some just felt contrived, which is disappointing, but the few patterns I really like make up for the ones I didn't like!! Overall, I urge you to check it out for yourself. I'm pretty torn on this one. I don't think that I would have purchased it for myself, though since I got it as a gift, I'm glad to have it!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Please leave iTunes reviews! I haven't gotten a new one and they make me happy!<br />
You guys are awesome!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-25873006999687797032011-09-01T22:43:00.000-07:002011-09-01T22:43:39.746-07:00Ep 73- Honeymoon!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
Thanks to Laurie for the magazine and Isabella for the birthday Pina Colada!<br />
Sponsors:<br />
<a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contests:</span><br />
-If you stayed through the ENTIRE No Fiber Diet, please PM me on Ravelry!!<br />
- September: What is the #1 item you use in the autumn to save money!! For me, its hot tea!<br />
Leave your answer on the Ravelry Group page! <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Highs in the mid 80s but lows in the mid 40s! Its perfect!! Sweaters in the mornings and evening, bare feet in the day!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Knitting:</span><br />
Not much to report, I did finish my Kindle sweater!<br />
I took way too much knitting with me on my honeymoon! I hardly got anything done, though here is a picture of me knitting on Diamond Head!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTC-XfgQkuSnZiEwtFk4GK1_iGIiUMQ2QoI26CvmMeSnSlKWSBU2FxJ3WUsTvQsPFhmv1tfcQoOD3oHsJftZjuNyVBdJ-sfT75dG68h8B5Ex_7JwUuhsTqTFE1bppfbr9rYQLi1hcrj2A/s1600/IMG_3530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTC-XfgQkuSnZiEwtFk4GK1_iGIiUMQ2QoI26CvmMeSnSlKWSBU2FxJ3WUsTvQsPFhmv1tfcQoOD3oHsJftZjuNyVBdJ-sfT75dG68h8B5Ex_7JwUuhsTqTFE1bppfbr9rYQLi1hcrj2A/s320/IMG_3530.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Events:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">September 23-25 Oregon Flock and Fiber Fest OFFF! There WILL be a podcaster meetup in the Bar Maids booth! I'm thinking lunch time on Saturday, and there will be better details to come! Also, if you are coming in from out of town, the Guesthouse Inn or Comfort Inn has been kind enough to offer a discounted group rate if you sign up with the coupon code Podcast. 5-10$ off your room depending on the size!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> -<a href="http://www.grittyknits.com/">Gritty Knits</a> is having a 25% off sale on all their Handspun to make room for new inventory!</div> <a href="http://www.greensheepshop.com/">-Green Sheep Shop </a>is also having a huge sale with great prices on tons of different yarn ooptions!<br />
- Do you know about the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27">Amazon Daily Deal and Lightning Deal?</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week</span><br />
Plan ahead to go with the flow! If you'll be traveling, take some time ahead of the trip to read reviews, so that when you are wandering around and see a familiar name, you know whether it will be worth the stop! Also, if you add bookmarks in your phone or write down places you want to eat, you will never be disappointed and won't be stranded getting hungry and cranky while you decide what to do!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ How We Saved the Honeymoon!</span><br />
We stayed in a condo so we had a kitchen. We bought groceries and ate in 2 meals a day so that the meal we ate out was really nice and we were able to afford to spend a little more than we normally would and get something really good! We also found group discounts and we DID NOT buy the rental car insurance because our personal car insurance transferred to our rental car!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/5d638e01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/5d638e01.jpg" width="238" /></a></div>If you are on Oahu, it is worth it to check out <a href="http://alohayarn.com/">Aloha Yarn!</a> I had a nice visit, and really enjoyed the shop! <a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/5d638e01.jpg">T</a>his is what I bought! If you are on the island, or want a nice shop online to order from, I give Aloha Yarn a thumbs up!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Email me! cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Thank you a ton for listening!!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-4534093748052025862011-08-14T11:44:00.000-07:002011-09-08T13:02:09.780-07:00Ep 72- The Perfect Wedding<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Except Monday (rainy) the rest of the week looks like mid 70's and sunny!! Hooray!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Craftyness:</span><br />
Knitting-<br />
Kindle Cozy! I got a kindle from Aaron for my birthday and I'm making a cozy with the leftover yarn from my sweater!<br />
Vanilla Socks for Aaron out of some gray striping Regia!<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2011-earth--sky">WestKnits Mystery KAL</a><br />
Out of Bungalow Buns Superwash Sock in Golden Fields, KnitPicks Stroll in Grasshopper and Abstract Fibers Colorwork in Orange.<br />
Spinning-<br />
Sunset Fibers Merino for Hannah and Leighton<br />
I've been given the okay from Aaron to buy my new wheel! I would love to get a used Schacht Matchless Double Treadle! If you have one or know someone who would like to sell theirs, please let me know!!! I am going to spin for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/17-mans-cable-cardigan">this sweater</a> for Aaron! If you have a copy of Vogue Knitting Winter 2009-2010 that you would be willing to sell me, let me know!! :)<br />
Ok I'm done begging for stuff!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment</span><br />
<a href="http://www.solarclipper.com/">Trader Tales</a> by Nathan Lowell<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales!!!</span><br />
Kindle With Special Offers<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HFS6Z0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knit093-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004HFS6Z0">Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Pearl Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B004HFS6Z0&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
<br />
AWESOME!! Cheaper than normal kindle, offers coupons on screen savers but TOTALLY unaffected while reading! I LOVE IT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Wedding!</span><br />
I jabbered about the wedding for a while, there is now way I can remember everything I talked about! You'll just have to listen!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Contact Info</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Song at the end:</span><br />
Swept Away by The Avett Brothers<br />
<br />
Thank you all for all your well wishes and congratulations for my recent marriage! I am the happiest girl alive to have a wonderful husband and such wonderful friends and listeners as you!<br />
<br />
If you didn't see them on Ravelry, <a href="http://www.bigclickphoto.com/Other/Bietz-Wedding/18452891_24D6R5#1426293252_sLLPNsF">here</a> are a few photos from the wedding! More to come!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-3355760283616704182011-07-10T20:53:00.000-07:002011-07-10T20:53:49.985-07:00Ep 71- Aaaaaaaaaand DONE!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Sponsors:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a> and <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar-Maids</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Mid 70s first part of the week, low 60 and rain for later part!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Knitting/ Spinning:</span><br />
The wedding shawl is DONE!!!!!!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/2cee1219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq70/liraelia/2cee1219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is currently blocking!! OMG YAY! The BFF socks are coming along, and so has my Tour de Fleece spinning! (except for today) I've spun every day! And I've still got time today!! Finally, I will be casting on another Daybreak Shawl, this one for Amy! She is making one, and we are going to trade!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Free Entertainment:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://tcgte.com/">The Complete Guide to Everything Podcast</a>! Thanks for the recommendation Jackie! You are awesome!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Garden:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OMG I caged my tomatoes! YUM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Sales:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks</a> is having their book sale! Books are 40% off!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, <a href="http://www.joann.com/">JoAnn</a> has all their summer stuff (like lawn chairs, beach towels etc) on sale for 75% off! Summer has barely started and they are already selling it off!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bartering for my hairstyling for the wedding and haircuts for Aaron! My stylist is a new spinner and a knitter so I am trading fiber and spinning lessons!! Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ DIY</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mustard Trout</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/2 T whole grain mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 T olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 T lemon juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 fresh basil leaves, shredded</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">mix the ingredients, then use to marinate some fish. I used 2 filets about the size of the palm of my hand each. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 mins. Wrap in foil topped with an onion slice, cook over bbq for 10 mins (skin side down) and serve with rice and salad with honey mustard dressing! YUM! Sauce would also be tasty on chicken or mushrooms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Worth It!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/2917">How To Make Soap Without Burning Your Face Off</a> by Raleigh Briggs, Microcosm Publishing</div>$3.00, 12 pages, all hand written and illustrated! Once again, this is amazingly beautiful and really full of useful information! A total of 8 recipes (2 basic with 6 add ons), all the processes and safety info you need and step by step instructions! For $3, you really can't beat it! Totally worth it!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Leave a donation or an iTunes review!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-44375136706305776912011-07-04T10:39:00.000-07:002011-09-08T13:08:33.778-07:00Ep 70- BSG2011 Recap<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a> and <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">BarMaids</a>!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contest Winners:</span><br />
You'll have to listen to see if you won!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~July contest: </span><br />
None this month. Sorry<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
No need! It's finally summer here!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Knitting:</span><br />
Only 3 repeats left on my wedding shawl! I might make it a little bigger if I have time! Also knitted 1.5 socks while at Black Sheep! <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Spinning:</span><br />
OMG Tour de Fleece! My goal, spin 15 mins a day! So far, so good!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ BSG 2011 Recap:</span><br />
Thursday we drove down and had dinner at <a href="http://poppisanatolia.com/">Poppi's Anatolia</a><br />
Friday we went to breakfast at <a href="http://offthewaffle.com/">Off the Waffle</a>, went to the festival, ate on site, did the meet and greet, and then ate dinner at <a href="http://www.pizzaresearchinstitute.com/">The Pizza Research Institute</a>! <br />
Saturyday, we had more waffles, then went to the <a href="http://www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org/">Eugene Saturday Market!</a> We had so much fun, we didn't even get to BSG that day! We did however, eat at an amazing gluten free deli called <a href="http://newdawnbakery.com/default.aspx">New Dawn Bakery</a>! Then dinner at <a href="http://www.marcherestaurant.com/">Marche</a>, which was amazing once again!<br />
Sunday we had breakfast at <a href="http://studioonecafe.com/">Studio One Cafe</a> which had an awesome eggs beni menu, stopped by BSG for a little while, said our goodbyes :( and headed home! Overall, a TOTAL BLAST!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Sales!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/home/home.jsp">Jo-Ann's</a> 4th of July Sale!<br />
<a href="http://www.premieryarns.com/">Premier Yarns</a> is having a 4th of July Sale as well! Use the coupon code JULY4 at checkout to receive 10% off your order!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
Trade in to trade up! Target now has Electronic trade ins! Trade in your old stuff to get $$on giftcards to spend at Target!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~How I Saved the Week:</span><br />
Upgraded my phone! My contract with AT&T is up in a few days and I wanted an iPhone4! Found a refurbished one through the AT&T website for $100 with my new contract AND I will be trading my old one in at Target for $70 on a Target gift card! New phone for about $30! PS if you want to Facetime with me, let me know!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It!</span><br />
Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0978866568" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br />
<br />
Retail: $7 (sliding scale- isn't that awesome?!)<br />
THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!! Not only is it absolutely beautiful because it is all hand written and illustrated, but it is FULL of useful information on maintaining a healthy, eco friendly household ! I am SO happy to have this book as a resource, and I hope you will add it to your collection!!!<br />
100% WORTH IT!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-39273914674613537972011-06-19T19:37:00.000-07:002011-09-08T13:11:25.909-07:00Ep 69- Bonkers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Welcome/ Intro/ Thanks!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sponsors: </span><br />
- <a href="http://www.audiblepodcast.com/knitcents">Audible</a>: Follow the link to get a free 2 week trial and a FREE audiobook of your choice!<br />
- <a href="http://www.bar-maids.com/">Bar Maids</a>: Check out their full line of eco-friendly skin care products!!<br />
Charity Project: Please check out <a href="http://knitcents.blogspot.com/2011/06/fabulous-message.html">Nicole's t-shirts</a> and her wish to help a great cause!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sweater Forecast:</span><br />
Looks beautiful! Keep a sweater around for the evenings!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Knitting:</span><br />
Sweater is finished and blocking! Wedding shawl is more than half way done, sock is almost done! WOOHOO!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Garden:</span><br />
OMG I planted things! SSUUPPEERRYYAAYY!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Sales:</span><br />
- Tour de Fleece stock up at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftygirl83?ref=ss_profile">Unwind! </a>Use the Coupon code TDF2011 for 15% off your order!<br />
- Still a few days to take advantage of <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Hurt-Books-and-Overstock-Sale.html?SessionThemeID=29">Interweave's Hurt Book Sale</a>! 50-80% off!<br />
-<a href="http://buy.com/">Buy.com</a> is a cool site with weekly deals, free shipping and a 45 day return policy!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Tip of the Week:</span><br />
If you don't like it now, you won't like it in 10 rows, or 6 months. We are relocating our wedding! I should have seen the warning signs that our location was not good, but it took me until now, 7 weeks away from the wedding! Don't worry though, it's all going to work out!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ DIY: </span><br />
Father's Day present for my dad, stolen idea from one of my genius listeners! Cookie of the Month club! I made him a batch of cookies and will make him a batch every month for a year! He's a great dad all year long and he deserves to be rewarded all year long!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~ Worth It:</span><br />
Anti Bride Wedding books. They've saved my sanity these past few days! OMG!<br />
Worth It for all 3!!!<br />
If you or anyone you know is getting married, these books are totally 100% worth it!<br />
<iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B002R3KCKQ" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />
<iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=knit093-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0811842541" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">~Contact Info:</span><br />
Please get in touch!!<br />
Email: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Ravelry: Roue<br />
Twitter: Roue0824<br />
Please leave a review on iTunes or a donation!!!<br />
I love you guys! Thanks for all your support!!!Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3179865924065133929.post-47957214212811653972011-06-10T10:48:00.000-07:002011-06-10T13:20:25.671-07:00A fabulous messageMy friend Nicole is selling these awesome t-shirts to raise money in honor of her younger brother. This is a fabulous cause, and a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Please check out <a href="http://knitcentspodcast.webs.com//fundraiser.pdf">the flyer to read their story.</a> Nicole has a Paypal account for this, if you want to order one, send her your payment along with the style, color and size you'd like! The shirts come in a women's V-neck style, sizes XS-4XL in green, pink, red and gray. There are also men's and women's crew-neck style shirts that comes in the same sizing option as well as youth sizes, and in just about any color you would like, so long as it isn't too dark as they are only printing black ink. The shirts are $20 which will include shipping. If you choose to donate more, the extra will all be donated to <a href="http://www.childhaven.com/">Childhaven</a>. <br />
<div><br />
</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXBeiw2pyWMK8uG3255mZw-yiludQ0ogdC1x1EzQ6ly3_fBlXqiOnIJYS8ydieD0ubj6ldC2PGec6CaSpcnf96kageI3tf9ofT4v8HFy9fEEwcM2PtW0cergIZyAIS8q91ohuREo55g/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXBeiw2pyWMK8uG3255mZw-yiludQ0ogdC1x1EzQ6ly3_fBlXqiOnIJYS8ydieD0ubj6ldC2PGec6CaSpcnf96kageI3tf9ofT4v8HFy9fEEwcM2PtW0cergIZyAIS8q91ohuREo55g/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br />
Email me: cleverroue (at) gmail (dot) com<br />
Paypal for Nicole: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 13px;">ndiaz112401 (at) yahoo (dot) com</span></div>Rouehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505729964604114409noreply@blogger.com0