Buy the pattern - Double Brim Double Stripe Beanie When I was a teen, I had this beanie. It was double brimmed, had stripes, and was so squishy soft and warm. This poor hat went through so many things, and ended its life in a very unfortunate way - food poisoning was involved. Enough said.… Continue reading Double Brim Double Stripes
Candy Candy Cookies
Well, it's officially December. Which means for me, it's officially Christmas season! And today, I used that as an excuse to make my all time favorite Christmas cookies- they're a staple from my childhood- candy cane cookies. First off, make sure you have a super cute helper. Make a batch of red and white dough:… Continue reading Candy Candy Cookies
Making, not Buying
The winds have picked up on my little island the past couple of days and summer is well and truly behind us. New England can be funny in the fall - one day it's 70 degrees and humid, and the next your hands are numb. Magdalena and I take our two year old, rambunctious (but… Continue reading Making, not Buying
Magdalena’s Heart
Buy the pattern on Ravelry! What a labor of love this little pattern has been! Well, for the most part it kind of just came together. I was knitting a stocking for several someone specials and wanted them all to be different, so started designing charts for the third one. My daughter loved the hearts… Continue reading Magdalena’s Heart
Some Bumps in the No Spending Road
Me with a homemade fancy coffee I made with my milk frother I mentioned in my last post. So, the first couple of days of No Spend November were easy. November third was a bit hard. I knew it would be a tough challenge as I am a compulsive spender and I love takeout. And… Continue reading Some Bumps in the No Spending Road
No Spend November – It Begins
Well, it officially came and left. The first day of No Spend November. I just wanted to pop in and give an update on the challenge. I intended to post a couple days beforehand with some things I had done to prepare (yes, prepare!), but well, life. I love fancy coffees. My Instagram is full of coffee… Continue reading No Spend November – It Begins
No Spend November
It's time to take the plunge. Well, it will be in about a week and a half anyways! At least, it is time to put it out there that I am committing! I have decided, for the month of November, not to spend any money on anything that is absolutely not essential. With the holidays… Continue reading No Spend November
Mini Apple Pie Magic
With fall right around the corner (well, not really - more like a month away!) I have been thinking about apples. Apples, apples, and more apples! I love me a great baked apple, and these are one of my most absolute favorites. (Wow that's not a proper sentence at all.) What happens when you take… Continue reading Mini Apple Pie Magic
Body Butter Giveaway
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. I WILL PICK A WINNER TOMORROW, AUGUST 9TH 2016. I am a little disappointed there were so few entries for this $39 body butter. But maybe it will be better next time! The winner is: And comment number one is Taylor Devine! Congrats! Hopefully I will have another giveaway soon. … Continue reading Body Butter Giveaway
Let’s Dye Some Yarn
A great and creative activity! You will need: - a teaspoon - a big enamel or cast iron pot - a thermometer - white, cream or light colored wool yarn - dye - citric acid STEP ONE: Wash yarn. Follow washing instructions on yarn. STEP TWO: Fill large enamel or stainless steel pot with warm… Continue reading Let’s Dye Some Yarn
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