Month: March 2025
Can you slow down?
Part of what I like about creative arts is that it slows you down. You can’t knit or crochet or sew fast, you have to stop, think and plan. You have to consult a pattern, choose colours of yarn and fabric and pull out errors. I like to move fast, take action and get things
The Health Benefits of Ginger
We eat a LOT of ginger in our house. I add it to stir fry and curry, salads and tea. Along with ginger, I often add fresh garlic and tumeric. Spices make us healthier and they add so much flavour to food that we make. I also drink ginger tea (made with the smaller sized
Crochet a Washcloth – Try some Self Care
You can travel around the whole world but you’ll never find anyone who deserves you love as much as you. To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. – Oscar WildeWhat lies behind us and what lies before us are tine matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Loving
Spring Is Here…Cycling Goals
Last week, the weather was SO warm that it inspired me to start setting some cycling goals for this week. I set a goal of 100 km between Sunday, March 23 and Saturday, March 29th. Then, our false spring ended. At this point, you have a decision to make, do you dress up and go
The Little Lamb
What are the symbols of spring? Daffodils and spring lambs, bunnies and sunshine and green grass. Everything is NEW and we can start again – in our gardens and even in our lives. It is a time to re-commit to how you spend your time and how you make a difference. We can commit to
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Complete
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children’s book by Eric Carle. In the book, the caterpillar eats every day for a week…Monday – 1 apple, Tuesday – 2 pears, Wednesday – 3 plums, Thursday – 4 strawberries,Friday – 5 oranges, Saturday – chocolate cake, ice cream cone, pickle, Swiss cheese, salami, lollipop, cherry pie, sausage,
Dishcloths for This Week…
Every week I churn out 2 new dishcloths. I get to think about the colours and try new stitches and designs and add them to my pile of things that I have to give away whenever the need or desire arises. I am always on the lookout for cotton yarn that is “on sale”. I
Spring Brings New Life and Hope…
These are troubling times to say the least. We are trying to buy Canadian, trust our leaders, stay calm and trust our leadership to carry us through. It is so important not to get carried away with “doom scrolling” and negativity but, rather cling to hope and optimism and realism. We can change – when
A Row of Chickens…
What do you do with bits of yarn? Granny squares are a fun project and a great way to learn to crochet. You can find a free pattern for the chicken at this link: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/09/granny-square-chicken-modifications.html I ended up making 20 (or more) little chickens. The final 20 that I made (at least for now) or
Planning Meals Every Day!
I love to cook but, I also like to be inspired. We were visiting with friends this weekend and she had purchased a new cookbook, vegetarian. It is called “Two Chefs in the Garden” and it is available on Amazon. It is written by Lynn Crawford and Laura Kirk and is inspired by fresh vegetables
Winter, Winter, Winter…
We are saying good-bye to winter with a little trip to Collingwood to see some good friends and enjoy the VERY deep snow that has accumulated here this year. With a little hiking, some snowshoeing, a dip in the hot tub and some delicious food, we are enjoying our little winter get-away.
Can you crochet the day away? You might just create a dishcloth!
Be Your Own Hero1. Find joy in the little things. 2. Move your body – often. 3. Cultivate multiple sources of connection. 4. Give back in some way. 5. Let go and have fun. 6. Build financial freedom – live within your means. 7. Don’t turn people into projects – you do not need to
Socks for 2025
Have you found your passion? Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. – Napolean Bonaparte Our true passions are selfish. – Stendhal Intense passion is always a little selfish. Passion has to be