ICS to CSV converter

ugh.  I am always needing to export my google calendar to a csv.

So in my search to find a way to get my calendar to a spreadsheet I have found
https://www.indigoblue.eu/ics2csv/

My go to used to be www.gcal2excel.com but they seem to have been taken over by someone and now you have to pay for a plan.

The only problem is that the ics file goes from the beginning of time, but you can delete that out.

Chili Bean spices

Pressure cook beans with the following spices:
1lb beans = 2cups dry beans

Spices for 1lb of beans which makes ~2qt

1T chili powder
1t cumin
1t salt
1/2t paprika (preferred smoked)
1/2t pepper
1/2t oregano
1/4t garlic powder
1/4t onion powder
dash cayenne

I think this is the basic recipe I use for 1lb of taco meat.

Here is a website I found about canning beans  

http://simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.com/2012/04/home-canned-chili-beans-at-last.html

SEASONING MIX FOR CHILI BEANS  ~ makes about 1/2 cup of mix (enough for 8 pints of beans)

2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 Tablespoon unrefined sea salt
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
4 more teaspoons of the unrefined sea salt to add to the jars.

Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.  Store in an airtight glass jar.

How to prepare the beans

For 8 pints of home-canned chili beans, you will need 2 pounds of dry kidney beans.

Sort and wash them well.  Drain.  Place in a large glass or stainless container and cover with water, at least half again as deep as the level of the beans.  Add 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

Allow to soak for 24 hours.  Drain.  Rinse.  Cover again, as before.  Allow to soak for another 24 hours.

Drain and rinse.  Cover well with clean water and bring to a boil.  Boil gently for 30 minutes, skimming off the foam that rises to the surface.

When you fill your pint jars for canning, fill them only about 3/4 full of beans and top off with the cooking liquid or boiling water. Leave 1 inch head space at the top.

Add 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mix to each jar and 1/2  teaspoon salt.

Process in a pressure canner for 75 minutes at 11 pounds pressure.

Oven Meatballs

Found in the Grass & Grain dated 10/23/18.
Recipe was submitted by Millie Conger, Tecumseh KS

Oven Meatballs
2# ground beef
1-1/2c soft bread crumbs
1/2c milk
1/4c finely chopped onion
2 eggs
1-1/2t salt

Combine all ingredients.  Shape into 4 dozen small balls ~1".  Place in a baking pan. Brown at 375F for 25-30min.

Market Tote

I found this through an email from favecrafts.com  Patten by Darn Good Yarn

Links is https://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Bags/Crochet-Market-Tote-Pattern-from-Darn-Good-Yarn

Went to ravelry and found the pattern listed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/market-tote-crochet-pattern

Made with 4 skeins of DGY reclaimed chiffon ribbon

Yarn Weight: (5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 sts for 4") ~320yds
Hook: K/10.5 or 6.5mm
Finished Size: 14" x 7" x 6"

CH

  

Chain

SL Knot Slip Knot

SC

  

Single Crochet

ST(S)

  

Stitch(es)

BLDC Back Loop Double Crochet

DC Double Crochet

CSDC Chainless Starting Double Crochet

FO Fasten Off

RND Round

SL ST Slip Stitch

Instructions - Base

Notes:

1. The sample was created with BLDC Back Loop Double Crochet. This pattern can also be made with DC.
2. This sample uses Chainless Starting Double Crochet to start many of its rows, but you can start each row with a traditional CH3.
3. This project doesn't have to be perfect as far as stitch count goes. So, if your count is a bit off, just compensate when making the 10 stitch gap so that the handles are centered.
4. When using the Chainless Starting Double Crochet, the beginning stitch will sometimes migrate to the left as you work. This will change the number of stitches worked before the 10 stitch gap. For either of these instances, flatten your work and find the center front. Count out five stitches from the center in both directions. These are your 10 gap stitches.
5. Blocking is not necessary.

1. Start with an SL Knot. base CH 16.
2. RND 1: CH 1. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in each CH for the next 14 STS. 3 SC in the next CH. Rotate to work on opposite side of the base chain. SC in each of the next 15 STS. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (34 STS).
3. RND 2: CH 1. *SC in next ST. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in each of the next 14 STS. 2SC in next ST.* Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (38 STS).
4. RND 3: CH 1. *SC in next ST. 2 SC in next 2 STS. SC in each of the next 14 STS. 2 SC in each of the next 2 STS.* Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (46 STS).
5. RND 4: CH 1. *SC in next ST. 2 SC in next 2 STS. SC in each of the next 18 STS. 2 SC in each of the next 2 STS.* Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (54 STS).
6. RND 5: CH 1. * SC in next ST. 2 SC in next ST. SC in the next ST. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in each of the next 20 STS. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in the next ST. 2 SC in the next ST.* Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (62 STS).
7. RND 6: CH1. * SC in next ST. 2 SC in next ST. SC in the next ST. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in each of the next 20 STS. 2 SC in the next ST. SC in the next ST. 2 SC in the next ST. * Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH ST at the beginning of this round. (62 STS).
8. RND 6: CH 1. *SC in next SC. 2 SC in next ST. SC in next ST. 2 SC in next ST. SC in each of next 2 STS. 2 SC in next ST. SC in each of next 18 STS. 2 SC in next ST. SC in each of next 2 STS. 2 SC in next ST. SC in next ST. 2 SC in next ST.* Repeat between *'s one time. SL ST in the CH at the beginning of this round. (74 STS).

Instructions - Sides

1. RND 7-9: 1 Chainless Starting Double Crochet OR CH 3 (counts as first DC). DC in next ST. DC in each of the next STS. SL ST in top of Starting Double Crochet, OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3. (74 STS). Change to next color.
2. RND 10-12: 1 Chainless Starting DC OR CH 3 (counts as first DC). DC in next ST. DC in each of the next STS. SL ST in top of Starting Double Crochet, OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3. (74 STS). Change to next color.
3. RND 13-15: 1 Chainless Starting DC OR CH 3 (counts as first DC). DC in next ST. DC in each ST around. SL ST in both loops of top of Starting Double Crochet, OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3. (74 STS). Change to next color.
4. RND 16-17: 1 Chainless Starting DC OR CH 3 (counts as first DC). DC in next ST. DC in each ST around. SL ST in both loops of top of Starting Double Crochet OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3. (74 STS).
5. RND 18: 1 Chainless Starting DC OR CH 3 (counts as first DC). DC in each of next 13 STS. CH 10, skip next 10 STS (gap made). DC in each of next 27 STS. CH 10. Skip next 10 STS. DC in each of next 13 STS. SL ST in both loops of top of Starting Double Crochet, OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3.
6. RND 19: CH 1. SC in each of next 13 STS. SC 10 STS over and around the 10 chain stitches. SC in each of next 27 STS. SC 10 STS over and around the 10 chain stitches. SC in each of next 13 STS. SL ST in both loops of top of Starting DC, OR in the third CH of beginning CH 3.
7. FO and weave in ends.

Diffuse Sleep

I found this at multiple locations
https://oneessentialcommunity.com/essential-oil-diffuser-blends-for-sleep/
https://www.themiracleofessentialoils.com/essential-oil-diffuser-blends-for-sleep/
https://fabulousfarmgirl.com/essential-oils/diffuser-recipes/

*my suggested optional add ins

Good Night Sleep Tight

1 bergamot

1 cedarwood

1 frankincense

1 lavender

1 patchouli

1 vetiver

Hit the Hay

2 bergamot

3 cedarwood

2 lavender

1 vetiver

sleep diffuser blend #5

2 bergamot

3 chamomile, roman

2 frankincense

sleep diffuser blend #2

3 bergamot
*2 clary sage

3 lavender

Liquid Sleep

2 cedarwood 1

2 frankincense 1

3 geranium 2

5 lavender 4

3 vetiver 2

sleep diffuser blend #1

3 cedarwood

3 lavender

Bedtime Blend 
2 cedarwood
2 lavender
2 marjoram

Out like a Light

2 cedarwood

3 lavender

2 vetiver

sleepy time

2 chamomile, roman

2 juniper berry

2 lavender

sleep diffuser blend #7

2 chamomile, roman

2 lavender

2 marjoram

sleep diffuser blend #3

*2 clary sage
3 lavender

3 sweet (wild) orange

sleep diffuser blend #9

2 frankincense

3 lavender

3 vetiver

sleep diffuser blend #8

2 frankincense

3 patchouli

2 wild (sweet) orange

Nap time

3 lavender
1 marjoram
3 patchouli

sleep diffuser blend #4

2 lavender

2 marjoram

2 vetiver

sleep diffuser blend #10

3 lavender

3 vetiver  

Dream Away

5 lavender

3 vetiver

2 ylang ylang

sleep diffuser blend #12

3 patchouli

3 sandalwood

I found this on https://oneessentialcommunity.com/essential-oil-diffuser-blends-for-sleep/

Bergamot:  floral citrus aroma is an adaptogen, meaning that it can be both uplifting and calming, depending on what your body needs at the time.  Helps calm and reduce anxious feelings.

Cedarwood:  warm, woody scent that is both grounding and calming, promoting a great night’s sleep. Can help shut off the brain.

Chamomile, Roman:  sweet floral aroma is calming and soothing to the mind and body, making it one of the most often used essential oils for sleep

Clary Sage:  similar properties to valerian, it is a effective sedative

Frankincense:  warm, spicy aroma promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, and satisfaction.  A great oil to use to help balance your mood.  When combined with other oils, frankincense often enhances the properties of the other essential oils.

Lavender:  widely used for its calming properties.  It eases tension and induces relaxation.

Marjoram:  has a slightly spicy, warm aroma that calms and helps you release emotional stress and trauma

Wild (Sweet) Orange:  sweet citrus scent and, like bergamot, wild/sweet orange is also an adaptogen that can be either energizing or calming, depending on what your body needs

Patchouli:  musky scent is grounding and balancing for emotions

Hawaiian Sandalwood:  rich, sweet and woody aroma instills calm and relaxation.  It’s soothing scent lessens tension, promotes emotional well-being, and has a meditative-like effect.

Vetiver:  This grass has a rich, exotic aroma that is extremely grounding for emotions.

Grounding Blend:  refers to a generic term for essential oil blends from several different brands that include essential oils like blue tansy, frankincense, and spruce.  These blends promote tranquility and relaxation while eases anxious feelings.

Calming Blend:  refers to a generic term for essential oil blends from several different companies that include essential oils like lavender, ylang ylang, marjoram, and Roman chamomile.  These blends lessen the feeling of stress, calm emotions, and create a peaceful feeling.

Dry Bean Conversion

Found on https://www.thebalance.com/dried-bean-conversions-and-measurements-1388322

Dried Bean Measurements

If you're not sure how to measure dried beans, some helpful conversions and rules of thumb are as follows:

• 2 cups of dried beans = 1 pound of dried beans
• 1 part dry beans = 3 parts cooked beans

Dried Beans to Cooked Beans Conversion and Equivalents

• 1 pound dried beans = Up to 6 cups of cooked beans
• 1 cup dried beans = 3 cups of cooked beans
• 1/3 cup dried beans = 1 cup cooked beans
• 2/3 cup dried beans = 2 cups cooked beans

Dried Beans to Canned Beans Conversions and Equivalents

• A heaping 1/2 cup of dried beans = one 15-ounce can of beans
• 1 1/2 cups of cooked beans, drained = one 15-ounce can of beans
• 1 1/2 pounds dried beans = one No. 10 can of cooked beans (109 ounces)

Rectangle Basket

https://makemydaycreative.com/2014/10/18/rectangular-diamond-trellis-basket/

Beanie

I wanted to make a thin wool beanie for A to wear under a bicycle helmet, so I didn't want it very thick and I thought sock yarn would be great since it has wool in it.

I used info from these 2 websites.
https://sheepishlysharing.com/2014/04/02/tutorial-crochet-sock-yarn-hat/
http://www.slugsontherefrigerator.com/blog/how-to-design-a-hat
http://www.slugsontherefrigerator.com/blog/how-to-design-your-own-hat-pt-2

Sizing Chart (in inches)

Age	Head Size	Hat Size	Hat Ht.	Flat Dia.
0-6mon	13-15	12-14	4.5-5	4
6-12mon	16-19	14-18	5.5	4.5
1-3yrs	18-21	17-20	6.5	5.5
4+yrs	20-22	19-21	7.5	6
Women	22	20	8.5	6.5
Men	23	21	9.5	6.75

From Sheepishlysharing  https://youtu.be/psdlqOqclpI

Rnd 1: 12 sc in a loop but don’t join!

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc. (24 stitches) Put a marker in the first stitch of this round!

Rnd 3: 1 sc in ea sc around. (24 stitches)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (36 stitches)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in ea sc around. (36 stitches)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in the next 2 stitches; 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat. (48 stitches)

Rnd 7: 1 sc in ea sc around. (48 stitches)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in the next 3 stitches; 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat. (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: 1 sc in ea sc around. (60 stitches)

Rnd 10: 1 sc in the next 4 stitches; 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat. (72 stitches)

Rnd 11: 1 sc in ea sc around. (72 stitches)

• Continue sequential increases until the crown diameter measures the size you need. (Refer to a chart for sizing.)

• Once proper crown size is achieved, single crochet in each stitch until the desired length is achieved. (Refer to a chart for sizing.)

Note: I stopped single crocheting about 1.5” from desired length and added a Front Post/Back Post Double Crochet Ribbing for the bottom of the hat.