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Lauren πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

@squeezetheday-orl

Squeezing creative joy in wherever I can. WIPs, sewing, knitting, crochet, bonsai growing, recipes and whatever else catches my attention. https://www.orangeraspberrylemonade.com/

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Acrude sketch of a cartoony dinosaur jumping in a backpack, and next to it three drawings of the same topic showing the dinosaur before the jump, during, and after the jump.

Acrude sketch of a cartoony dinosaur jumping in a backpack, and next to it three drawings of the same topic showing the dinosaur before the jump, during, and after the jump.

Programmer's sketch vs final (animated in the game) artist's interpretation :D
Make it happen first! You can perfect it later ^_^
#inidedev #dinosaurs #zidjourney

06.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A sprout popping out of the dirt in a little burlap planter.

A sprout popping out of the dirt in a little burlap planter.

πŸ‘€ when I repotted my bonsai sprouts (blog post coming... sometime), I watered the other little planters one last time, "just in case," and stuck them on a shelf to be forgotten about. A few days ago, I found this!

#bonsai #plantparent

06.03.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This post includes templates for cutting out the cars. You just have to subscribe (for free) with your e-mail.

03.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Car Busy BookΒ Page When I start making a busy book, or even just a page for a busy book, I start with a list of ideas. I write down what I know the kid I'm making it for is currently into, and I do a bit of research on developmentally appropriate skills for kids their age. The little guy I'm making this book for will be turning 2, so the focus is on fine motor skills, coordination, and problem-solving.

This car page was the first one I decided on for the new busy book I'm making. This little guy loves cars, and moving them along the cords on this page will help him develop fine motor and coordination skills.

#busybook #sewing #handsewing #sewingforkids #handsewn

03.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
β€œdon’t forget to drink water” in the colourful pokopia font on a pale blue background with white clouds

β€œdon’t forget to drink water” in the colourful pokopia font on a pale blue background with white clouds

02.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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01.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 8064 πŸ” 1712 πŸ’¬ 79 πŸ“Œ 64
Yellow flowers on a long stalk emerging from a succulent plant. The succulent is blurred in the background, with the focus on the flowers.

Yellow flowers on a long stalk emerging from a succulent plant. The succulent is blurred in the background, with the focus on the flowers.

A succulent with a long stalk emerging from one side, continuing out of the frame, and a smaller one with buds on the other side.

A succulent with a long stalk emerging from one side, continuing out of the frame, and a smaller one with buds on the other side.

Succulent update! The first stalk is still blooming, and the second has grown quite a bit.

#succulent #plantparent

01.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just glad someone else knows what I'm talking about and how good they are, lol. Let me know if you try making them!

27.02.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An esspresso pumpernickel bagel with egg and cheese.

An esspresso pumpernickel bagel with egg and cheese.

My lunch from Salty Blonde Bagel Bar on Blake in Barrie, ON. They make their own sourdough bagels, and serve all sorts of sandwiches on them. I always grab a half dozen of esspresso pumpernickel bagels on my way out.

25.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Done! The kit called for 2 contrasting fabrics, but the scraps I grabbed from my stash weren't quite enough, so I added a 3rd. I think I like it better this way.

#diykit #sewing

24.02.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This is coming along. Should be done later today.

#craftkit #diy #sewing

24.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Copycat Ozery Morning Rounds with GreekΒ Yogurt I have been trying to make some changes to my food habits lately for the sake of my health. My blood sugar has been steadily increasing for years, and I recently tested in the "pre-diabetes" range. I have also been steadily gaining weight over the last few years due to my chronic illness, which makes exercising difficult. I don't typically care too much about my looks, but it's been getting physically uncomfortable.

I've been trying to eat healthier lately. While trying to find a replacement for my breakfast staple (Ozery morning rounds), I accidentally found a copycat recipe!

#copycatrecipe #breakfast #healthyeating #budgetfriendlyrecipe

24.02.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet that reads Leo Xander
@STALLEON
Stop taking social media so serious. Nothing here is real. Look at this chicken V
- it is bigger
than the car

Tweet that reads Leo Xander @STALLEON Stop taking social media so serious. Nothing here is real. Look at this chicken V - it is bigger than the car

I think about this tweet every time I feel something online start to curl its annoying little grip into my head

24.02.2026 04:50 πŸ‘ 25467 πŸ” 6377 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 112
A pack of 50 singer sewing needles.

A pack of 50 singer sewing needles.

A zip top bag full of pre-cut card pieces beside an instruction booklet for making a mini victorian needle box.

A zip top bag full of pre-cut card pieces beside an instruction booklet for making a mini victorian needle box.

Before today, all the needles I had were "borrowed" from my grandmother or found in those tiny sewing kits hotels used to have. I've been having trouble finding them, so I bought a large pack of needles. I was trying to decide where to store them and remembered this kit I bought like 25 years ago.

23.02.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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a cartoon of a sloth sitting on a couch with the words " me on " vacation Alt: a cartoon of a sloth sitting on a couch with the words " me on " vacation. They are on their phone, and the floor is littered with items like a pizza box, a game controller, a tv remote, a canned drink, a bowl and a sock.

I got a few days of vacation! I have multiple lists of things I want to do while I'm off work, but I have to remember to rest, too. The prospect of having time to do all the things is always exciting.

21.02.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A long stem with a cascade of yellow buds, and one open flower.

A long stem with a cascade of yellow buds, and one open flower.

A long stem with a cascade of yellow buds, and one open flower.

A long stem with a cascade of yellow buds, and one open flower.

A small succulent plant with a long stem of flowers and buds. A second stem is starting to emerge.

A small succulent plant with a long stem of flowers and buds. A second stem is starting to emerge.

The flowers on my succulent are starting to open, so I wanted to post a closeup. #succulent #plantparent #floweringsucculent

20.02.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Storm uncovers 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach The rare imprints were discovered after a series of winter storms temporarily shifted sands at Lunan Bay near Montrose.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2586949...

19.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 2678 πŸ” 448 πŸ’¬ 57 πŸ“Œ 34
Bonsai sprouts growing in small burlap planters in a wooden box. There are 2 pigeon pea sprouts and 1 locust sprout. The other planters have not sprouted.

Bonsai sprouts growing in small burlap planters in a wooden box. There are 2 pigeon pea sprouts and 1 locust sprout. The other planters have not sprouted.

I haven't posted a bonsai sprout update in a while. I culled the wonky pigeon pea because the instructions said to only have 1-2 sprouts in each pot. The locust is growing kinda wonky, but it's the only one I have, so I guess we'll see how it goes. I'm going to repot these next week.

19.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This succulent is still flowering. I probably need to figure out how to repot it when it's done.

#plantparent #succulent

17.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A thick flatbread that has been bitten into, showing the texture inside. A plate with another flatbread on it is visible in the background.

A thick flatbread that has been bitten into, showing the texture inside. A plate with another flatbread on it is visible in the background.

They're actually pretty close to the morning rounds. More filling, though. Next time, I'll add cranberries and make them a little smaller. Maybe split the dough into 12 or 14 instead of 10.

I'm also going to try and cook them on the flat top, 1-2 at a time in a pan is a lot of standing for me.

17.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Idk what a solo journaling game is, but I'm intrigued.

17.02.2026 05:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Small flatbreads piled on paper towels.

Small flatbreads piled on paper towels.

Well, they don't look like the picture in the recipe, but they do look a lot like the morning rounds.

17.02.2026 05:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
10 dough balls under plastic wrap on a rolling mat.

10 dough balls under plastic wrap on a rolling mat.

Trying out pitas made with greek yogurt as a healthier substitute to the ozery morning rounds I've been eating almost every morning for years. I meant to add some cinnamon and cranberries but totally forgot, lol. I guess I'll do that next time if I like them.

Recipe: atreatlife.com/2020/09/15/e...

16.02.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Current "recipe", which may change before I get around to blogging about it:

1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 cup milk (I use 2%, but I imagine any kind would work, including plant based)
1 cup frozen fruit.

Blend. Store in shake-able containers. A pitcher doesn't work well because it will separate.

16.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now I get to reuse these jars instead of constantly disposing of more plastic. Also, getting to use something I've been hanging on to is super validating. My family will be hearing about this for days.

#reuse #reducewaste #budgetcooking

16.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I just realized that the little mason jars I've been keeping for years because they're adorable are 200ml.

I've been experimenting with making yogurt drinks, and the ones I normally buy from the store (for $2 each!) are also 200ml! Here I was thinking I'd have to buy some bottles.

16.02.2026 14:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Little felt cars with buttons for wheels. The bottom one is purple with yellow wheels and is completely sewn together, with a piece of paracord through it. The middle one is yellow with orange wheels and is partially sewn, with clips holding the top together and paracord through it. The top one is blue with red wheels and only sewn on the bottom.

Little felt cars with buttons for wheels. The bottom one is purple with yellow wheels and is completely sewn together, with a piece of paracord through it. The middle one is yellow with orange wheels and is partially sewn, with clips holding the top together and paracord through it. The top one is blue with red wheels and only sewn on the bottom.

More progress on the busy book. I think maybe I'll do a blog post for each page separately as I finish them.

#wip #workinprogress #feltsewing #handsewing

16.02.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A holographic plate on which whistles are being 3d printed. The holographic pattern is four pointed stars.

A holographic plate on which whistles are being 3d printed. The holographic pattern is four pointed stars.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings.
This is a close up of the knitting

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings. This is a close up of the knitting

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings. This image shows the reverse side of the shawl where the base of the shawl is black and the pattern is orange.

A large shawl rests on a tree. The shawl is knit from orange and black yarn, and the orange yarn has speckles of cream on it. The pattern is that of a pair of monarch butterfly wings. This image shows the reverse side of the shawl where the base of the shawl is black and the pattern is orange.

Monarch Butterfly Double Knit Shawl Whistle Fund Auction

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Place bids by commenting on this post (ie $450)

Bidding is open on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook.
Auction runs Feb. 13 at 4pm CST through Feb 16th at 6 pm CST.

1 hour snipe guard in effect.

13.02.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 16

*scrolling* ooo, plants *reads* ... *zooms way in* wow. *follows*

14.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
3 pieces of romaine lettuce topped with very saucy shredded chicken and veggies.

3 pieces of romaine lettuce topped with very saucy shredded chicken and veggies.

My lunch this week, based on this recipe: www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pean...

I used shredded chicken and a bag of broccoli coleslaw from the bagged salad section at the grocery store (these are my secret weapon for easy meals).

#lunchprep #worklunch #easymeals #healthylunch

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