Month: April 2024
Spring and Joy
Yesterday, I came home and was unloading some groceries and the beauty of my garden caught my eye. Nothing special – or amazing – just some beautiful tulips and daffodils and the signs of spring all around me. A couple of days ago, I was cleaning and looked out the window to see a group
A Case for Your Sunglasses
This is a simple pattern – it took a bit to figure out and adapt but, once I did, it was very straight forward. Start by cutting outer and lining fabrics 9- 1/2 x 8 inches Cut pieces of heavy felt to 6 x 6-1/2 inchesCut fabric from the outer fabric for the tabs 2
Relax: Crochet a Dishcloth
Breathe deeply and look around in wonder when you wake. Retire the past. Retire the future. Practice presence. Just here.Aging breath by breath. Intending to live as soul. Life won’t be what we wish it to be – when we truly care, we make time for who and what we value. Unearth what it takes
Bunny Love
This little bunny is an easy crochet and a perfect gift for a little girl or boy. I found the pattern on etsy and it is $7.00 to buy. I have made it twice and it is such a fun gift to give. Cute and cuddly…https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/211104833/bunny-ragdoll-haak-amigurumi-patroon-pdf
Enchilada “One Pot” Casserole
I love a meal that you can throw in a pot and enjoy. This can be served with nachos but, it has lots of “carbs” so you probably don’t need any other carbs….but, this is a great meal for dipping a nacho into…lol 1 tablespoon of olive oil I package of chicken thighs (4 full
“Snazzy Socks for Charles”
Every once in awhile you have to knit a pair of socks for someone you love! It is NOT a hardship but, it is a reminder how important it is to show love, show kindness and practice unconditional positive regard every single day. Life is too short to not listen, not care and not make
Crocheting Washcloths in Victoria, BC
What do you take with you when you go on vacation? For some, it is a camper or a canoe, for others it is favourite snacks or clothes, for me, it is yarn and books. So, as we headed out for Victoria last week, I packed the cotton yarn that I needed to crochet two
The Walking Vacation
Walking is always recommend as a great way to exercise and stay healthy – especially walking outside. Walking is a safe and easy choice – even if you need to walk slowly or you use a wheelchair or walker, getting outside for a “walk” is great for both your physical and mental health. If you
Celebrate our Humanity….Every.Single.Day.
I recently read a book called, “It’s Not About You” that reinforced how I feel about life – “Life is not about you. It’s about what you do for others. The key to creating collective well-being is to start by improving the life of another person” and it encourages us to “keep focused on the
The Gluten Free Dilemma
As anyone who knows our family or anyone who has checked out any recipes on my blog, you will know that my husband, Charles is celiac – we discovered this around 16 years ago and we eat gluten free. When we first started on this journey, it was very difficult. It has since become much
Easter Blessings
In our family, holidays are always about spending time together as a family – our little family of four – and finding ways to connect and celebrate the people in our circle. I have had people ask me why we do that and the answer is simple – contribution starts when you look beyond yourself
My Reading List: March 2024
10 reasons for keeping track of the books you read….1. Keep track of the books you read and when you read them. If you don’t keep a reading journal, how do you know what books you read and when you read them? 2. Record your thoughts and feelings about the books so you can accurately recommend