Colorful Scarf to Keep the Chill Away

I popped into one of our local yarn shops a while back to get some inspiration and was not disappointed.  As I roamed around the quaint establishment, seeing and touching the bundles of soft yarn I spotted a beautiful flowing scarf.  The beginning of summer seamed like an odd time to[Read more]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for raising us to be the young women that we are today! Proverbs 31 says, 25 Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Thank you,[Read more]

Delicious Bacon Ranch Chicken

Have you ever had a craving for something yummy for dinner but not sure what to cook?  I remembered pinning a chicken recipe the day before which I was drooling over on Pinterest and grabbed my computer. Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed when I clicked on it and it lead[Read more]

Yarn Stash Buster: Baby Socks

What do you do with that leftover sock yarn?  The perfect yarn stash buster is knitting baby socks of course. I always have yarn leftover when I make a pair of adult size socks.  This is the perfect project to use some of my sock yarn stash.  The pattern is[Read more]

Yarn Stash Buster: Baby Houndstooth Blanket

Are you ready for another “Yarn Stash Buster?”  This crocheted baby blanket may look familiar to those who follow our blog.   It was created by using one of our popular patterns using worsted weight yarn (#4). Purchase it HERE. The pattern is for a full-sized afghan; however, I simply[Read more]

Yarn Stash Buster: Knitted Cowl

Are you ready for a “Yarn Stash Buster?”  This knitted cowl was a natural.  I simply used a tried and true pattern from a past post, so if you are looking for a free pattern, here it is – Easy Peasy Knitted Cowl. I’m not sure which finished cowl I like[Read more]

Yarn Stash Buster

Do you have a Yarn Stash or are you a great Yarn Stash Buster?  I didn’t think I had a stash until I took an honest look at my closet.  I have always prided myself in not buying any supply unless I had a project in mind.  I have never (ok[Read more]

Homemade Nutty Granola

There is nothing like homemade Granola. I love this recipe because it packs in a lot of good healthy ingredients and is low in sugar and oil – two ingredients many recipes use in excess but not needed. The secret is applesauce. The natural sweetness of the apples provides the sweet taste[Read more]