I enjoy an I-cord edging but really don’t like it as a cast on or bind off in most pieces. I find it too restrictive. If, however, it is added, applied, after the piece is finished, knit or crochet, it can move with the piece and have more applied as needed to get around corners,Continue reading “Applied I-cord”
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Meal Prep that works!
I personally have only done a “meal prep” project once, with a friend. While that part was fun, it didn’t end very practically on the actually eating side for my family. I like meal prep that has flexibility, predictability and a meal or two that can be put on hold. If you are a householdContinue reading “Meal Prep that works!”
Color Pops Process
I want to share with you the back story of my Color Pop patterns Poppy and Poppet. I was in need of another project for my go bag and I didn’t want to start another pair of socks. I remembered the yarn I had started ripping out from a previous project and decided I wantedContinue reading “Color Pop Process”
First Day of School
The first day of school can be hard for some families, I’m not just talking about the first day of kindergarten or senior year. For me it was always bittersweet. We had children to raise them into adults that contribute to society, but the first day of school was always a reminder that time theyContinue reading “First Day of School”
5 Daily self care acts, your family deserves it!
While these acts are small, done with intention, they can make a big impact. It’s the little things in life that can make a huge difference in our attitude and perspective, if we let them. Seeing a rainbow, a flower, hearing a favorite song, a smell that brings back a good memory. All of theseContinue reading “5 Daily self care acts, your family deserves it!”
Holiday gift planning time!
I know the temps are hot right now and winter feels like it will never come. We all know it will and it’ll be here before we know it. Why not take some of this time while you’re stuck inside to start planning your gift giving for the remainder of the year. Not just ChristmasContinue reading “Holiday gift planning time!”
A Clean Kitchen Makes the Whole House Feel Differently.
When I was a child I hated cleaning the kitchen. I can remember sitting on my knees on the folding chair/stool we had. I think it was from the 50s and it got the same home in every kitchen we moved to; folded up behind the trash can. My mom never used a dish washerContinue reading “A Clean Kitchen Makes the Whole House Feel Differently.”
Why Your Clothes Don’t Fit
Have you ever picked up a top that you liked, in “your” size just to hold it up and think, or say, “No way”? It’s bigger or smaller than you were expecting but you don’t really understand why. This happens a lot and the reason is there are no real “fit standards” just “guidelines” andContinue reading “Why Your Clothes Don’t Fit”
Smooth Mornings
Wake up, but the alarm didn’t go off, ah man! Now I’m late and for many of us that feeling stays all day long. Not fun.While we don’t always have control over if the alarm goes off, phones can have a mind of their own, we can do a few other things to make evenContinue reading “Smooth Mornings”
Mitts, Mittens, Gloves
I know that most people know this, but I wanted to put it here to make things clear and for something to share with others who don’t know or use to teach children the difference. Mitts only cover the hands. They don’t have fingers. Most don’t have thumbs, especially now, so that we can useContinue reading “Mitts, Mittens, Gloves”