Earth Month? Or Earth Day?

Photo by Gaspar Zaldo on Pexels.com Under normal circumstances, as in long before Covid-19 was a thing, our family always loved to go to the Earth Day Fair. The kids love the crafts, the stations to explore things, and free plants (local trees and bushes). There would be belly dancers, drumming, and bird shows. Typically, …

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Stalogy Versus Hobonichi

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Forget about this year. I am all about using this year to plan for next year, in too many different ways it seems. I am already rethinking my temperature square blanket. (An update on this is coming.) I am completely rethinking and redoing next year’s planning system—again. We are …

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The Things That No Longer Serve

Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.com Spring cleaning is always a big deal in March and April of the year. We dig through closets and piles stacked up in the basement. We shake out curtains and beat rugs. We sort out wardrobes and shoes and get rid of things that spark anything but joy. If …

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How To Be An Imperfect Planner

Photo by Claire Morgan on Pexels.com How long ago did I claim to have found planner peace? Then I participated in OneBookJuly and lost it all. Please understand, I am in no way dissing OneBookJuly or any of the creators or participants. I chose to participate. I chose to change the way I did things. …

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Dylan’s Blanket: A Crochet Pattern

Another Freebie From The Archive This is a simple blanket pattern.  It can be made in any size with no real changes to the pattern.  Basically, all you need to do is adjust your foundation chain to the size you want your finished blanket to suit the yarn you are using, as well as using …

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Knit Pattern: Blue Twist Slouch Hat

Another Freebie From the Archive You will need: Worsted weight yarn US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles US 9 (5.5 mm) double-point needles Stitch marker or spare yarn to mark the beginning of round Scissors Needle to weave in ends For this project, you will need to know how to: Cast On Place stitch marker …

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