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Google Calendar Helps with New Years Goals
I’ve been on a calendar, but I’ve never been on time. – Marilyn Monroe
Three Diversionary Tales for Winter Reading (Updated to Six!)
Did you get an Amazon gift card for Christmas? Ready for a little winter reading and need for an endorsement? Here are three novels I’ve read in the last couple of months that I will gladly recommend as being worthwhile reads.
Simple SKYP Socks Pattern Review
Have you tried knitting socks yet? They are a fun way to spread your knitting wings. You can explore the multitude of pattern stitches, cables and other techniques without committing to a large project. I love sock yarn, especially the self patterning yarns (see this teddy for an example). Recently I came across of skein…
Comforting Gifts for Your Adult Daughter
Even though my children are adults and have their own lives, I still like to give them presents. The other week I shared a Gift Guide for Your Adult Son that featured lots of products available from Etsy. Today I’d like to share a Comforting Gift Guide for Your Adult Daughter.
Dog Coats to Make or Buy
Make your best friend’s tail wag with a great looking coat. Choose from patterns to make yourself or buy something stylish.
Gift Guide for Your Adult Son
He’s not your little boy anymore…and he’s just as hard to buy for as any other guy. Check out this gift guide for your adult son for suggestions he might like.
Three Binge Worthy Shows With Strong Female Characters
With shorter days and cooler temperatures you’re likely to find me wrapped up under an afghan working on a knitting project and watching TV. Netflix and other streaming services have expanded the number of shows available for viewing. Here are three binge worthy shows with strong female characters that I’ve enjoyed.
TravelWise Packing Cubes Keep Your Suitcase Neat!
I doubt I will ever achieve the “perfect pack” but one thing I’ve learned in all of the travelling we’ve done is to pack light and pack organized. Packing light comes from letting go of the need to pack for every possible occasion. You’ll end up bringing home clothes you didn’t wear. Packing organized means…
We’ve Upped our Craft Game with Cricut
A couple months ago, my daughter started talking about getting a Cricut. It’s a machine about the size of a personal printer that cuts over 100 types of materials PLUS it operates much like a plotting device so you can draw and print. I’ve been reading about the fun stuff other craft bloggers have been…
The Elven Lords Trilogy
When I was a teenager I went through a phase where all I wanted to read were Regency and Georgian romances. I went through Barbara Cartland and Georgette Heyer’s books like they were sweets…donuts for the brain, so to speak. The two of them were prolific writers so it wasn’t difficult to find a title…
Back To School Deals for Those Who Go To Reunions Instead of School
All those lovely Back to School Sales going on right now. It’s so much fun to look at school supplies, isn’t it? My school and university days are long over, and maybe yours, too, but there’s no reason not to take advantage of the Back to School deals. Here’s a sampling of what you may…
Summer Read: The Lemon Trilogy by Chris Stewart {#Review}
In 1988 author Chris Stewart travelled to an area south of Granada, Spain and — without consulting his wife — bought a farm called El Valero. She was surprisingly calm about his actions considering the farm had no electrical service, running water or access to a paved road. Oh, and the previous owner still hung…