Miss Murder's Blanket Obsession

I think perhaps I have a problem. The most delicious, snuggly, joy-filled problem in the world. I could make blankets until the day I die.

Welcome to Miss Murder's Family Farm

My house is where unwanted animals magically appear. And I love it, I truly do. I stayed up until 2:00 last night trying to get some words done. And I wrote 4,300 of them, which delights me. What did not delight me as much was waking up three hours later because of the chickens. Yes, we have chickens again. A dear … Read More

Miss Murder's New Love

It’s the craziest thing. One day I said, “Hey, I should learn to sew!” and so I did. And then I asked, “I wonder if I would like to make blankets?” Turns out I do. I do like to make blankets. Quite a bit. I made this lap quilt for my husband. Orange is his favorite color. It brings me … Read More

Miss Murder's Easy DIY: Halloween Decoration

This project will take you about five minutes, quite literally. Ten minutes if little gnomes run off with your bells, which is what happened to me. Kiddos and pets can’t resist bells. Who can? You will need: 1 Halloween (or Christmas) cookie cutter 2 different colors of ribbon 3-5 bells Tie a ribbon to each bell. And then tie the … Read More

Miss Murder's DIY: Easy Halloween Monster Craft Tutorial

I should really call this Angry Ginger’s Easy DIY because she’s the one that made these lovely things. They’re so charming! You will need: wine glasses (she purchased hers at a dollar store) spray paint black felt a hot glue gun a permanent marker scissors bandages and googly eyes for the mummy bolts for Frankenstein jewels for the witch and … Read More

Miss Murder Easy DIY: Easy Ice Pops For Chickens!

People are telling stories of something called “Autumn” and “cool weather” and “pumpkin spice.” I know these things are all lies. In Las Vegas, we’re still wearing sun hats and sunglasses. I burn my feet on the pavement at least once a week, and my hands on the steering well about as often. So we’re still concerned with keeping our … Read More

Ragnar Was Everything I Feared. And I Survived.

I had a lot of fear about Ragnar. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to run it. I was afraid of being the weak link on the team. I was afraid I’d have a sugar crash and not know where I was. I was afraid I’d throw up during my run. I was afraid I’d get lost. I was … Read More

Miss Murder Runs Ragnar

“What?” You gasp. “You’re not a runner! You hate running!” It’s true. I do. I’m a kickboxer, not a runner. But I adore my friends, and when one of my best friends from high school invited my husband and I to run with him and his family, I agreed. Also, we’ll be running in Seattle, my old stomping grounds. Also … Read More