I've loved picking out a special word these last few years. Having an easy mantra to repeat when things get really tough has helped me stay grounded and to remember my overarching goal for the year. Last year my word was "pause" -- and it worked really well. I spent the entire year trying to... Continue Reading →
First Week in my Hobonichi Weeks
Happy Monday! This season is tough for so many reasons despite the fact that it's supposed to be the happiest time of the year. I hope you're all taking little bites of time for yourself and finding ways to fill your own bucket, even if only a little bit at a time. One of the... Continue Reading →
Unraveled and WWW Wednesday – 12.4.19
Happy Wednesday! Today I'm linking up with Kat at As Kat Knits to share what I've been reading and knitting lately. Her site is beautiful and so is her writing, so please go visit her! I've also realized that these posts go perfectly with Sam's weekly linkup at Taking on a World of Words. So... Continue Reading →
Tis the Season for Holiday Reading
Welcome to December! I have to admit that I'm becoming less Scrooge-like now that I have kiddos to help usher in the holiday season. And I have a secret to share with you: thanks to Spotify, I've been listening to Christmas music since before Halloween! It's safe to say that I'm very excited about Christmas... Continue Reading →
Friday Cozies – 11.29.19
Happy Post-Thanksgiving, friends. Are you a Black Friday shopper? I am not a fan of crowds so I won't be partaking in any shopping out of the house, but my husband and I are eyeing a deal or two online. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! This was my first year as a stay... Continue Reading →
Unraveled – 11.27.19
Happy Wednesday! Wednesdays are for unraveling with Kat at As Kat Knits. Kat hosts a weekly linkup for bloggers to share what they're reading and knitting - give her a visit for some inspiration! Reading I am sad to share that I haven't finished a single book since last week's post. The only reading I've... Continue Reading →
Thankful
Today I'm linking up with Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl for a Top Ten Tuesday post, which I haven't done in forever! But it's a generic theme - thankful freebie - which I think I can manage! There are a million things that I'm thankful for every day - especially my family. I can't... Continue Reading →
Random Friday
Happy Friday, kindred spirits. I'm sharing a smattering of pictures from the last month or so. Life has been quiet - just how I like it. My biggest bear was a ghost for Halloween and he loved scaring everyone. I've taken short walks after getting both boys on their respective buses and am taking in... Continue Reading →
Unraveled – 11/20/19
Happy Wednesday! Wednesdays are for Unraveling with Kat at As Kat Knits - won't you visit her to find other knitters and readers?? Reading Last week I was struggling through One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow. I eventually finished it and can't give it a ringing endorsement. It was about two families in... Continue Reading →
Unraveled – November 13
On Wednesdays I link up with Kat at As Kat Knits to share what I've been reading and knitting lately. Check out her blog for more inspiration! Knitting I'm still plugging away at my Old Romance sweater (ravelry link). The picture above is the same one I posted a few weeks ago because I didn't... Continue Reading →
