Well, this week is OK as the builders haven't yet left the attic so I HAVE to ignore it a while yet!! LOL!!
Over the weekend, I DID manage to get my batteries and stamps. We also got some outdoor lights as the old set had died last year (DH actually WANTED to buy those!). I also finished the knitting part of the scarf last night, so I just have to sew in 2 ends, sew on the button and decide if I want to make some kind of flower for opposite the button.
I also got a lot done on DD's owl on Saturday - I actually sewed on all the decoration parts (eyes, tummy, 2 wings and 2 feet), and stitched the main body together. I just need to get proper stuffing, stuff it and sew the top closed. I am dead chuffed with that.
And I am making more progress with the sewing things - I have the fleece out to make a couple of dollie blankets. And I will finish the crayon rolls this week also.
I don't have Thanksgiving to stress about, but I will purchase at least 1 more item this week. (We had a discussion over coffee on Saturday, and have now decided on Dh's parent's gift - a book which I can easily get and a voucher to make for getting chickens in the spring). I also got a pot over the weekend to add to a box of kitchenware I am putting together for his sister (building a house).
And I also made my mincemeat, and started soaking lemon and orange peels to make candied peel for baking. I will put a jar of mincemeat into my foodie hampers for 3 couples, and perhaps a carton of peel if it works (or maybe some slices of peel dipped in chocolate as a sweet treat rather than an ingredient). And I started my chilli vodka - [erhaps slightly late but that needs less maturing time than others.
I still have to finish the peel, and I want to make some cookie dough for freezer (have loads of eggs this week), and some chilli oil. There's a spiced cranberry vodka that looks interesting. And it's almost my last chance to make chutney.
And I MUST start writing some cards too.....