My little boy has been under the weather with a sickness bug for a few days. Its kept him off school and he missed his swimming lesson and lego club so he has been less than impressed. He told me yesterday afternoon that he would feel better if he had a new toy but as I…… Continue reading Crochet to cheer up my boy
Today is March 1st which for the last 18 years has also been Self Injury Awareness day. The scars in the photograph are mine. The ones that are always on show because they are my arms. There are more, on my legs, on my stomach. Once upon a time I tried very hard to hide…… Continue reading Self Injury Awareness Day 2018
Obama cheers on Fearless Parklands student. This is what a president should sound like. Respectful, articulate, encouraging, statesmanlike. Expressing faith in a generation and reminding them that not all adults put gun “rights” above their right to safely go to school. It’s time for change and that change will come from listening to the generation…… Continue reading Less guns, not more….
The boy has been asking for a sock monkey forever. I kept saying I would do it but never actually getting around to doing it. Today he brought me a pair of old socks and gave me sad puppy dog eyes. He knows how cute he is.
Happy new hair day to me 🙂
Day 31 I cant believe it, I actually finished! 31 days of running. 206km done. 12 Months ago I couldn’t run for more than a few minutes before stopping to catch my breath and I moaned the whole time we were out, this month I ran the distance of almost 5 marathons and enjoyed it. I’m…… Continue reading I did it!!!! Day 31 is done!
Day 29. It was a woolly hat day today, freezing! My face is numb. It’s almost finished!!! Day 30. I just have one left to go. When I started this I wasn’t sure if I would manage it. 31 days without a break seemed a bit insane really. Now I’m not sure if it will…… Continue reading day 29 & 30
Day 28. 90 minute Krav Maga class then a run home. The Diva joined me for the class but got her dad to pick her up after so she didn’t have to run back with me. The wild dogs are out tonight, I apparently run faster with the sound of barking behind me. I have blonde…… Continue reading day 28. Blonde!
Day 27 on the treadmill again because I’m not dedicated enough to run in snow ( not that the snow lay on the ground but it was blowing around all day. 4 days left to go…..my feet are not my friends right now. 186km done. I wonder if I can use this as an excuse to…… Continue reading Day 27
Its been a while since I picked up a crochet hook so I decided to make a friend a mini margarita to go with the reverse canvas I made using my cameo. I really need to start crocheting again. I am always happier/calmer when I do. Day 26 of RED JANUARY is now done. The…… Continue reading Oh look some crochet!
Focus on Yoga & Meditation for the whole family
Official crafty blog for my Quiet Water Craft Etsy shop
Free amigurumi patterns and more
For the love of food, parenting and crochet
Modern crochet design house, owned by Ruby McGrath and Kimberley Batty. Free patterns, patterns for sale, video tutorials, behind the scenes at Frank&Olive.
a nutty crochet blog for nutty people
So many patterns, so much yarn, so little time: story of my hooky life.
A crochet hook, some yarn and a little creativity. Dog hair optional.
Just another WordPress.com weblog
.....because crochet is what you live for.
DIY, Crafts and Handmade
Trial and error-the best way to learn
The craftful musings of an Irish girl.
A meeting place for a world of reflective writers.
A little bit of everything
All things Yarn Related: Crochet, DIY, and Crafts
Operation Crochet 