Category Archives: Crafting
Keeping warm
I’ve been wanting to learn to knit more seriously. I’ve been saying for a long time that I wanted to branch out and learning how to use circular needles this year was a goal. But honestly, all summer long, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Knitting
Tagged head band, homemade, keeping warm, knitting, learning, neck warmer
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Overdue and Turning 2!
Family, Faith, Food and WHAT??? That is right, over a year ago, when I created this blog, sharing my love of quilting and sewing was a part of my plan. But life gets in the way sometimes doesn’t it? Besides … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Family Life, Quilting
Tagged birthday, children, crafts, Family, growing up, quilting, Turning 2
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Healthy decisions = PEACE
By far one of the best breads I’ve made in a long time! (Minimalist Baker) Thank you to Sandra from Lili & Folks for this adorable little tutorial! The hens and chicks were a huge hit on Easter morning. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Family Life, Homesteading, Learning at home, Life, Parenting, Seasons
Tagged children, Family, gardening, healing, home, homesteading, learning, life, slowing down, spring
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{ This moment }
{ This moment } – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Family Life, { This moment }
Tagged art, children, crafts, Family, home, life, quiet, slowing down, this moment
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Slowing down, feeling good
So much fun! Here. Best homemade clay recipe to date! My husband looked at me yesterday, as we were threading pony beads onto our latest homemade ornament project, and simply said : “It’s strange, but I feel so much more … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crafting, Family Life, Holidays, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Simplicity
Tagged Family, gratitude, holidays, home, homemade, homemade gifts, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, slowing down, winter
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Christmas “Tree”
We finally did it… We had been talking about it for so long, but that attachment to the smell of the fresh-cut fir-tree had too strong of a pull on me. But I live in the city, so no wild … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Crafting, DIY, Family Life, Life, Simplicity, Upcycling/Recycling
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Tree, crafts, Decoration, Family, home, life, recycling, Salvaged wood, traditions
37 Comments
Busy busy busy…
It’s been a crafting and “Christmasing” sort of week-end here! Our brand new Advent Calendar (beautifully crafted by my husband) went up on Sunday. We’ve started decorating and put up the outdoor lights. The house is so much more festive … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Knitting, Life, Parenting, Sewing, Simplicity
Tagged Advent, children, Christmas, crafts, Faith, Family, gratitude, holidays, home, knitting, life, sewing, slowing down
33 Comments
{ This moment }
{ This moment } – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Learning at home, { This moment }
Tagged art, children, crafts, Family, First drawing, this moment
42 Comments
14615 days…
That is how many days will have gone by since my birth when I wake up tomorrow morning. Strange to think about it in days instead of years. You easily loose track of a year, how quickly it goes by. … Continue reading
Posted in canning, Crafting, Family Life, Food, Homesteading, Life
Tagged baking, birthday, canning, children, connection, cooking, crafts, Family, gratitude, home, life, me time
22 Comments
{ This moment }
{ This moment } – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Quilting, Sewing, { This moment }
Tagged crafts, me time, quilting, sewing, this moment
45 Comments
Family, Faith, Food and Fabric 