Source Since Project: Food Budget ended a little while ago, I haven’t really been paying much attention to our food budget. Or to our budget in general. That is really easy to let happen as the year draws to a close, for me anyway, because I think “Oh January is coming up and that can… Continue reading Back to budgeting
Author: Amanda
Welcome 2013
I’m one of those people who loves making resolutions for the new year. I don’t always keep them, but a new year holds such promise that I can’t help myself. Aslan looks out the window and ponders the new year All this week I’ve been thinking about what I’d like to focus on for 2013… Continue reading Welcome 2013
Knitting How-To: Working a Magic Loop
When I make my wool soakers, I use a technique called “magic loop”. Magic Loop is useful for knitting in the round in really tight spaces, while still using a circular needle. It’s a great option if you don’t have the space for double pointed needles or simply just don’t want to mess with them.… Continue reading Knitting How-To: Working a Magic Loop
Mittens Schmittens – Free Pattern
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been taking on a lot of custom work for knitting. It’s not really “custom” per se… it’s more like commissioned. Either way, it’s very exciting! One of my most recent finished projects is a pair of mittens for one special little baby, Sam. Sam’s mom is in… Continue reading Mittens Schmittens – Free Pattern
On Knitting, and why it’s like my therapy
I learned how to knit in February of this year. I have mentioned it before. I visited my local yarn shop with my mom and signed up for their “University” program – a special program where you take classes to earn credit toward products at the shop – and then took my first class, Learning… Continue reading On Knitting, and why it’s like my therapy
Video Review: Erin Condren Planner
It’s my first video blog! I know, I know… you’re thrilled beyond belief. I’m reviewing my Erin Condren Life Planner, which is in the Peacock theme. Three notes: I am rambly I shot this with my iPhone because the audio & video was SO out of sync on Photobooth. It was ridiculous. So sorry it… Continue reading Video Review: Erin Condren Planner