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Grow your Own...

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...mushrooms that is!  Oyster, Shitake, Morel, King, Chicken of the Woods, Lion’s mane, blue, or golden - you choose the variety.  They come in “logs” or as plugs for starting this foodie adventure.  These don’t take more care than an indoor kitchen counter top herb garden.  Some varieties need twice daily misting, so if you tend to over water any way this could be ideal for you.  It’s an intriguing divergence from sprouting or window sill herb gardens, also as a great fresh addition to your diabetic diet. 

These are available through Amazon.  I have no connection to any seller of these.  I’m just another diabetic looking for ways to eat better and keep my blood sugar numbers in check.

When I’m not marveling at the way mushrooms reproduce, I’m sewing bright Spring aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads ) or putting the finishing touches on hand knit items for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns ).  My daughter’s (and friend) have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell rainbow dog print knickers, mushroom print leggings, and knit picnic blankets.  My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets mushroom themed festival bags.

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Blue silver foil knickers pocket elastic at waist and leg openings silver ric rac accent across pocket cosplay costume cute S ready to ship

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Sky blue cotton fabric with silver foil randomly placed like sea foam on waves is the fabric these fetching knickers is sewn from. There is a front pocket with a wide ric rac trim across the top. There is elastic at the waist and leg openings. The pocket is 5 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" deep.

READY TO SHIP

These knickers come in the following adult women's sizes:

small, 33 1/2" - 34 1/2" hips

$29.00

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Marathon runner knickers cotton pocket elastic waist & leg sleep shorts bloomers iron man training jogger racing work out L ready to ship

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You've just had a hard run…all your muscles are tired…you're rounding the bend toward home…a hot shower and relaxing in something comfortable (like these knickers bloomers) is just the thing. They are all cotton, have elastic at the waist and leg openings, and a pocket on the front (5 1/2" wide by 4" deep), too.

These knickers come in the following adult women's sizes:

large, 40" - 42" hips

$29.00

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Sugar Skull knickers pocket cotton elastic at waist and leg openings ready to ship

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Día de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead - Bright - Fun - Lively - just like you! Grinning skulls and full on skeletons populate this colorful festive print. There is a front patch pocket (4 1/2" deep by 5 1/2" wide) and frothy lace trim (photo 3) at each leg ruffle. This is sewn from new and upcycled materials, all cotton fabric.

READY TO SHIP!

These knickers are adult women sized as follows:

X Small, 30" - 32" hips, waist 25" circumference flat unstrretched dimension

Medium, 36" - 38" hips, waist 30" circumference flat unstretched dimension

X Large, 44" 46" hips, waist 31" circumference flat unstretched dimension

$29.00

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Amanita mushroom knickers cotton red with white dot pocket elastic at waist and leg bloomer costume piece party pants bloomers gnome XS

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Some red and white polka dot knickers…a pair of white leggings or tights…a cutie t-top (maybe gnome themed) and there you are - an amanita mushroom costume! Darling! Fresh, fun and funny! These knickers have a front pocket (5 3/4" wide x 4 3/4" deep). There is elastic at the waist and leg openings, both encased. The seams are serger finished. The fabric is 100% cotton, red with random white dots. They work well as sleep shorts for after the party, too.

READY TO SHIP

These knickers come in the following sizes:

x small, 30" to 32" hips - XS

$29.00

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Savory Substitution

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Try a more savory solution to no added sugar in your diabetic cooking.  Substitute soy sauce in recipes that list Worcestershire sauce in their ingredients.  Soy sauce has a similar umami, salty tang to Worcestershire but not the added sugar.  Every little bit counts, especially in lowering your blood sugar readings.

When I’m not whipping up savory salad dressings, I’m sewing vegetable themed cotton canvas aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads ).  Or, I’m gathering sari silk yarns to knit into scarves for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns ). My daughter’s (and friend) have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell macrame jewelry - necklaces, anklets, bracelets. My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets rainbow mushroom shaped neck pouches from recycled yarn.

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Leave yourself reminders!

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Diabetics...don’t be shy about leaving yourself reminders!  Reminders about upcoming doctor appointments (master calendar posted on the fridge).  Reminders about having reordered prescriptions (note in the pill bottle).  Reminders about later follow up on phone calls, etc. (days-of-the-week to do list).  Reminders about what a medication was initially prescribed for (explanatory note written at the time rubber banded to the tube/bottle). 

Diabetics, don’t think you have to carry it all in your head.  Share the burden and leave a note to yourself.

When I’m not busily writing reminders to myself, I’m sewing batik aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com.shop/topdrawerthreads ).  Or, I’m cruising SCRAP for recycled creative materials for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns ).  My daughter’s (and friend) have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell recycled yarn knit picnic blankets, crocheted ‘70s bikini tops, an macrame jewelry.  My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets mushroom inspired bags from recycled yarn.

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Alt Crudit’es

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Why just use the same old tired carrot and celery sticks as dippers?  Boring!  Switch it up!  Try raw green onions, green beans, pea pods, or asparagus.  They’re long, crunchy, ready to eat, and add nutrition to your casual eating.  They also complement my diabetic diet.

When I’m not fixing dip and dippers for my family, I’m sewing pencil pocket work aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads ) or knitting chocolate mint knit hats from recycled yarn for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns ).  My daughter’s and friend have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell hemp jewelry, stretch velvet leggings, and scarves knit from recycled yarn.  My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets mushroom inspired pouches from recycled yarn.