Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Only until June 22!

Both Books are FREE for next two days only! Get you copy now! Knit Patterns Booklets for squares, scarves, pillows or Afgahns. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G9EKRO4My new booklet, Disabled Dishcloths: Guide Dog and Blind Person Knit Patterns for Dishcloths and Afghans
 is now available! Find it on Amazon for Kindle or Kindle App for all devices and cell phones. Find the app link on the kindle book page.

If you are not in the USA, please click on the Title above for a universal link that will take you to your country's Amazon access point.


This booklet has my two Guide Dog Knit Patterns and my Blind Person with Cane Pattern. It is in the store for .99 or free to read if you are a Kindle Unlimited Member.

In Flight is the next booklet to be out soon!



I am proud to announce the release of my new booklet: Call to Serve: Military Knit Patterns for Dishcloths, Pillows or Afghans. This is available now on the Amazon Kindle or the Kindle App for IOS or Android.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FN7WB24
These were my free patterns for a time, but have now been combined into a booklet, for a small fee, all in one place.

You can get this booklet on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FN7WB24
If you are outside the US please click here for your own copy:
 http://geni.us/MilitaryKnits

Never Fear, I will still be placing free patterns here as well occasionally, but first I have six more booklets I am finishing up!

Remember, you can ALWAYS contact me by email for suggestions, help or if you have any ideas for new patterns!

Friday, May 27, 2016

Disabled Dishcloths Now Available!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G9EKRO4My new booklet, Disabled Dishcloths: Guide Dog and Blind Person Knit Patterns for Dishcloths and Afghans
 is now available! Find it on Amazon for Kindle or Kindle App for all devices and cell phones. Find the app link on the kindle book page.

If you are not in the USA, please click on the Title above for a universal link that will take you to your country's Amazon access point.

This booklet has my two Guide Dog Knit Patterns and my Blind Person with Cane Pattern. It is in the store for .99 or free to read if you are a Kindle Unlimited Member.

In Flight is the next booklet to be out soon!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Call to Serve and new books coming too!

I'm so  happy about my book, Call to Serve: Military Dishcloth Knit Patterns.  This booklet contain dishcloth patterns that are for each branch of the military: Navy, Air Force, Army, Marine, Coast Guard, Sea Bees, Eagle and Eagle in Flight.  The next booklet coming out will be Disabled Dishcloths.  This booklet will contain my Blind with Cane and two Guide Dog dishcloth patterns.

Following that, there will be several more booklets released.  My In Flight Dishcloth booklet will contain the patterns for Flutterby Fairy, Hummingbird, Butterfly and Witch in Flight. Dishcloth Fun will include Think Red Poisy, Big Rig, and four more random patterns. I will update later as this is finished. Bookmark Fun will include several bookmark patterns. This is just a sampling of what is to come.

As soon as all the books in the Knitting Simple Seires is edited and published, I will work on crochet patterns too! I'm currently working on a new lace shawl knit pattern as well as these booklets. I hope to have a new knit loom pattern posted for free here soon as well.

Life is busy, but so worth it! Thank you for following.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Call to Serve: Military Knit Patterns

I am proud to announce the release of my new booklet: Call to Serve: Military Knit Patterns for Dishcloths, Pillows or Afghans. This is available now on the Amazon Kindle or the Kindle App for IOS or Android.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FN7WB24
These were my free patterns for a time, but have now been combined into a booklet, for a small fee, all in one place.

You can get this booklet on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FN7WB24
If you are outside the US please click here for your own copy:
 http://geni.us/MilitaryKnits

Never Fear, I will still be placing free patterns here as well occasionally, but first I have six more booklets I am finishing up!

Remember, you can ALWAYS contact me by email for suggestions, help or if you have any ideas for new patterns!

Monday, September 10, 2012

EggNog Fudge Recipe

From http://www.recipegirl.com/


Yield: 30 - 40 pieces
Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup dairy eggnog

10.5 ounces white chocolate bars, chopped into small pieces

1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, plus a little more for the top of the fudge
One 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp rum extract

Directions

1. Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with foil and let it hang over the sides. Butter the foil.

2. In a heavy, 3-quart saucepan combine sugar, butter and eggnog. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat or until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.

3. Using a wooden spoon, work quickly to stir in chopped white chocolate and nutmeg until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme and rum extract. Beat until well blended and then pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle a little freshly ground nutmeg on top. Let stand at room temperature until cooled. Refrigerate if you’d like to speed up the process.

4. When completely cool, cut into squares. Store in a covered container.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Spiced Chai Tea


Description:   "A spice blend tea."
Preparation Time:  5 minutes
Cooking Time:  10 minutes
Standing Time:  3 - 5 minutes

Recipe By     :RaAnn Clegg
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:05
Categories    : Teas



 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4               bags  Black Tea -- abt. 4 Tbls
     1/2      teaspoon  Ginger -- ground
     1/2      teaspoon  Cinnamon -- ground
     1/4      teaspoon  Nutmeg -- ground
     1/4      teaspoon  Clove -- ground
     1/4    tablespoon  Cardamom -- ground
               
  4               cups  water

  1         tablespoon  Milk
  1           teaspoon  Honey

Heat water until ALMOST boiling, remove from heat.

Add tea mix into pan or kettle. Let seep for 5 minutes.

Pour into cups, straining tea.

Add milk and honey as desired.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown item: Black Tea): 12 Calories; trace Fat (17.8% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 10mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES :
      *  Tea and Spices may be mixed together and stored in an airtight container away from light and heat until ready to use.
       
      *  Mixed tea and spices make a good Gift-in-a-Jar type gift for special occasions.  Just add instructions to mix the tea into hot water and serve as desired.
       
ALTERATIONS:
       
      *  Add 1/2 tsp Orange Zest to spices for a hint of Citrus.
       
      *  You can mix the ready made tea, cooled, with ice for an ice smoothie.
       
      *  Substituted 1/2 the water during the cooking stage for milk and then add ice for a creamy smoothie.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Five years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I did not think anything about it.  Yes, I had heard the studies about joint deterioration and how this is a disease of crippling capabilities.  I really did not believe it.

Two years ago I started into what could be called "flares".  I had little nodes on my feet that left both of my feet looking like they had been smashed.  Bruising was horrible, I could not walk or even wear my shoes.  I was experiencing terrible fatigue, pain in my joints, swelling and fever-type feelings.  I was at a loss of what to do.  I continued trying to live my life as best I could.

Finally, I was scheduled to see another  Rheumatologist last month.  After many tests, medical records referrals and discussions I have my diagnosis and a start to treatment...NOT Rheumatoid Arthritis as the old Rheumatologist told me, but instead Fibromyalgia.

I was very happy that I did not have RA, but very upset at the previous Specialist's mis-diagnosis.  For the last five years I have been trying to maintain and have been trying to work out my own treatment.

So, long story short...I have developed a chart for monitoring Fibromyalgia (but can be used to monitor RA as well).  Simply change the Daily / Weekly Title to your name, Place in the date and Give to your Doctor to assist in your medical treatment.  This form is also available in MS Word (specify 2003 or 2007 version) if you email me at AutumnRa@gmail.com.



Daily / Weekly Diary:                    [Enter a date.]

Sleep

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

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Time took to get up







Awake Time







Bedtime







# Times up at Night







Number of Naps








Medications x/Day

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Exercise/Weight

Sun

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Tues

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Thurs

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Weight







Walking







Stretching







Low Impact Aerobics








Today’s Conditions

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Eyes







Ears







Nose







Mouth/Throat







Head







Neck/Shoulder







Back/Hips/Legs







Arms/Hands







Chest/Heart







Repertory







Digestive System







Feet







Skin Dryness







Mood







Memory / Processing*







Pain Level *







Overall  Condition







·          Memory is rated 1 – 10; (1 is little to no problems; 10 is a lot of gaps/problems throughout the day).
·          Pain level from 1 – 10; (1 is little to no pain).                                                              Copyright© 2010 RaAnn Clegg           

  
Meals
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Breakfast














Snack










Lunch














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Dinner













Water 8 oz







Caffeinated 







S/F Fruit Juice







Carbonated







Other









Other Notes:













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