
The Traditions of Valentine’s Day
On February 13, 2025 by PamEveryone agrees that Valentine’s Day is a cultural phenomena. Basically, created by retail businesses to sell products, we can always get caught up in the materialistic nature of the event. I choose to celebrate family and friends whenever I can and I love to give gifts – mostly homemade to those in my circle. So, Read More

The Easy-to-Make Shopping Bag
On February 11, 2025 by PamDuring the month of February, I have been looking for fun things to make for my friends and family. So, when I considered my friend, Helen, I went looking for a pattern for a shopping bag. Helen goes grocery shopping, she carries items back and forth to church and she can really make use of Read More

Cottage Cheese – The New (old) Protein
On February 9, 2025 by PamLately, we have been eating a lot of cottage cheese – not straight but, rather mixed into baking and things like pancakes, etc. There are many delicious ways to eat cottage cheese. Cottage cheese helps fight cancer and diabetes, strengthens bones and boosts digestive health, boosts immunity and helps with weight loss and can even Read More

Dishcloths
On February 7, 2025 by PamJust a couple more dishcloths to add to my collection – ready to give away for Valentine’s Day! Read More

The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Part 1
On February 5, 2025 by PamOne of the fun things about having a friend who teaches kindergarten is that you get to create such fun things! My current project is a crocheted version of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. You can find the pattern on Etsy. I have started with the “food” that the caterpillar eats and it is SO fun Read More

January 2025 SOCKS
On February 3, 2025 by PamI have completed my first pair of socks for 2025. I was very surprised when I started knitting the second pair of socks and the foot did not stripe. You will see from the pictures that the yarn must have not been dyed properly. I don’t care but, it is a reminder that we can Read More

Dishcloths Never Go Out of Style
On January 28, 2025 by PamWe all want to live a good life – live up to our potential and take advantage of all the opportunities that come our way. It is up to you to take control and responsibility for all of your thoughts and behaviours. There you will find fulfillment and you can change the world. Right now, Read More

I Spy Quilt
On January 26, 2025 by PamI haven’t created an “I Spy” quilt in quite some time but, the birth of my friend’s grandson inspired me to look through my novelty fabric and make a plan. The results are always fun and in this case, the father is a childhood friend of our boys and so it was fun to think Read More

A Sweet Idea for Valentine’s Day
On January 22, 2025 by PamDo you want to give your friends a neighbours a fun little Valentine treat? Do you have a heart-shaped cookie cutter? Bake some cookies…add some cloth to the top of a jar (tie some yarn or use an elastic to secure the cloth on the jar) and serve… IngredientsFor the Cookies… InstructionsInto a stand mixer Read More

Embroidery for Valentine’s Day
On January 21, 2025 by PamEmbroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle and thread. It can also incorporate other materials like beads, pearls, quills, and sequins. Embroidery originated in early Chinese civilizations around 30,000 B.C. It was once a sign of wealth and social status. The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century work of art, Read More
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