Mindy Wilkes Designs

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Warshrag

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Growing up where I did, it was the norm to say "warsh" instead of "wash."  I never picked that one up, and never say "warsh" unless I say it on purpose.  I don't think there's any better way to describe these little knits than warshrag.  ... Read More about Warshrag

Holden Beach

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We left here on a Thursday evening and headed to my mom's house.  On Friday afternoon, we all packed up and headed for North Carolina.  Since it's a long trip, we stayed overnight in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, which is about halfway from mom's and the beach.Mt. Airy is better ... Read More about Holden Beach

Back to the Suburbs

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Last week our entire family (me, husband, kids, my mom, my two sisters, their husbands, and their kids) took a family vacation.  We went to Holden Beach, North Carolina, and had a wonderful time.  I have over 200 photos to sort through, but here are a couple that are ready to share. ... Read More about Back to the Suburbs

Sunshine Muffins

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I made a batch of Pioneer Woman's Good Morning Muffins yesterday.  A little girl, whose first word every morning is orange, was thrilled with them. The recipe calls for marmalade and orange juice.  I think some orange zest would really make the orange flavor pop. Look who was ... Read More about Sunshine Muffins