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Almost There

I don’t really know what to say. This post has been rewritten several times. I want to be witty about it, but it’s the sweater hump. I did finish the hem. I really had to put effort into not stopping short. I’m happy I continued on. So the bottom hem is done and now I’mContinue reading “Almost There”

Two Chicken Dinners

This is Leftover Chicken Stir Fry that wasn’t necessarily cooked that way. Our kitchen is fairly small. Chores have been more difficult to accomplish lately. And our recycling is piling up. This leaves me limited space for meal making. I did manage to get the chicken in the crockpot yesterday. I whipped up some mashedContinue reading “Two Chicken Dinners”

Not As Far As I’d Like

But I’m making progress. I am easily distracted when working on larger projects. I have interrupted this one with five other items since it all began a little over a month ago. Today, however, I was focused. I got far enough to try it on am delighted I do in fact, finally, have the sizeContinue reading “Not As Far As I’d Like”

Back to the Aran Sweater

In the midst of designing my sister’s sweater I’ve completed a few side projects. This hat has been sold to someone I know. I’m not sure if they’re happy with it yet, but I am. I had to restart this one a few times and adjust the design a bit. I’ll probably change it againContinue reading “Back to the Aran Sweater”

Budget Meals

Spaghetti is definitely one of my go-to meals in the colder months. Especially when we’re craving some comfort. Tonight seemed like a good night for that. January is always tough. I feel like it’s also the fastest month of the year. We’re almost through. Finances are tight. While better times should be ahead, now isContinue reading “Budget Meals”

Side Quest Arm Warmers

I grew up watching movies like Willow, Ladyhawke, Princess Bride, Labyrinth, The Never Ending Story… These movies are very magical pieces of both mine and my husband’s childhoods. Essential additions to our movie collection that we bolstered in our early years together. Willow is an especially dear one for us. In those pre-children years weContinue reading “Side Quest Arm Warmers”

Snow Days

Snow Days have become something very different from my grade school years in this post pandemic environment. Since using laptops or tablets for classes during lockdowns, they have found a way to not need makeup days at the end of the year. Just do that instead of a surprise day off. Part of me isContinue reading “Snow Days”

Ribbit Ribbit

It’s a swimmer. She would drown in this. My sister. I’ve been wanting to rework the whole pattern anyway. Shift a few cables. Change some moss to regular reverse stockinette. Alter the stitch count a bit. I mean, that’s lap blanket size. I’m so glad I stopped to check. It was a feat rolling itContinue reading “Ribbit Ribbit”

Mushroom Aran

I finally have the sleeves set aside and am working back and forth around the body. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s going to be too big. I’ll probably keep going a bit longer and then put it on yarn to check the size. She wants it big and cozy, but I’m not sure sheContinue reading “Mushroom Aran”

What’s For Dinner?

Dinner was a hit! And I even forgot to add seasoning. Again. I’m really bad at that with casseroles. I would have been happier with some salt and pepper at least, but it was really good. I was going to use egg noodles, but I guess I used them up already. So I grabbed threeContinue reading “What’s For Dinner?”