A Long List of Oh So Cute Baby Hats to Make
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In case you’ve been looking for that perfect baby hat to make , hopefully this list will give you some inspiration!
I still think they are all “oh so cute”. ;-)
Have a great day and happy crafting! G
I want to make a couple of baby hats for friends who are recent grans, for the first time.
Of course, the hats are actually for the babies, not my friends. LOL
I’ve been looking at some knitting blogs in search of those oh, so fun baby hat patterns that are “transformed” into things like strawberries, pumpkins…and found this post.
I thought it was very helpful and so nice that this blogger atChemKnits took the time to assemble all these patterns in just one post.
In case you’ve never seen one of these hats, here’s a photo of one fromFlickr
So adorable I think!
And the only time in life any of us would actually look cute wearing a fruit or veggie hat. :)
I guess the guys who wear real hollowed-out watermelons at football games would tend to disagree. LOL ;)
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8 Benefits of Yoga – Infographic
I ♥ yoga for all these reasons and many more.
Do you practice yoga on a regular basis?
Have a happy, healthy week. :-)
I was fortunate enough to get involved with yoga about 30 years ago when I was dating a woman who also taught yoga. I practiced religiously for years after she and I had gone our separate ways. To this day, I am grateful for learning how to still my body and reduce my stress by the simple practice of controlling my breathing. As you can see from the infographic below there are profound benefits to doing yoga. There is also a good section on myth-information about yoga.
To read further posts on yoga, check out:
Why Should I Do Yoga?
New Study Shows that Yoga and Meditation May Help Train the Brain
Body Strengthening Yoga Poses – Infographic
How can yoga benefit your brain?
Why is Yoga Good for You?
Yoga for Arthritis; Yoga for Seniors
Tony
Cookbook Countdown! ;-)
I’m type, type, typing…. away!!!
I’ve made the end of February, my deadline for finishing my newest cookbook (print and Kindle/eBook versions):
The Groovy Green Kitchen II: Simply, Super, Supper Soups
I think I can still reach my time goal; I am on the home stretch. ;)
I don’t know why this particular book project has taken me sooooo long to complete.
But right now, I’m just focused on the fact that it IS almost complete and that’s a good thing! :)
In the meantime, I am having a free Kindle promo this weekend for my other GGK cookbook:
The Groovy Green Kitchen I: Weeknight Veggie Slow Cooker
It will be available as a free Kindle/eBook download, all this weekend (Feb. 20-22) at:
Amazon.com, .ca, UK….
♥♥♥
And here’s a sample soup recipe from the GGK II:
Southern Nights Slow Cooker Veggie and Sausage Gumbo…
….to get your taste-buds ready for the full collection. ;)
In addition to lots of great soups in this new book/eBook, there’s a variety of side dishes to go along with them.
Wish me luck for finishing “on time” and happy weekend, G
Stash Busting x 2! Knit and Crochet :-)
If you knit or crochet on a regular basis like I do, I’m guessing you’ve also got a big stash of leftover yarns that are languishing in a craft tote or two (maybe three or four?) ;)
I had a browse around Ravelry a couple of weeks ago, looking for ways to use up my own stash and found these two lovely tote patterns, one crochet and one knit.
Thanks to designer: Kathy North for allowing me to share the photo and pattern of her Stash Bustin’ Tote, pictured above.
It’s an easy pattern, so if you don’t have a lot of crochet experience, this would be a good project to tackle, to hone your “hooking” skills. ;)
The other stash-busting tote that I really liked, was this one: Girl About Town, designed by Joanne Yordanou.
This one is knit and again, an easy pattern that would ideal for beginners.
Thanks Joanne for allowing me to share your tote pattern/photo here too!
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Both of these patterns are currently free, so it’s a great time to download copies for yourself!
Ravelry is so amazing! So many talented designers over there, sharing their work, often for free or for a very nominal charge. I ♥ it!
I hope to make one or both of these soon. I NEED a new tote bag, badly!!
Happy Crafting and Week, G
PS: If you are over at Ravelry, do stop by my page too, to see some of my finished projects and say hi! Hope to see you there. :)
Lots of L-O-V-E and Some Valentine Treats! :-)
More Valentine’s fun!
If you like Craig Ferguson, don’t miss this one. :-)
Have a fabulous weekend! Lots of hugs, G
PS: Any Valentine’s candy left? Some here, but it’s going down fast. ;)
L-O-V-E!
Catty Valentine’s Day Greetings! ;-)
CATTY VALENTINE’S DAY GREETINGS FROM ME AND MR. CHEDDAR!
HOPE IT’S A WONDERFUL DAY, IN EVERY WAY! ;-)
Forgive Yourself
A very good reminder, I think. :-)
Have a wonderful Friday.
Lots of Hugs, G
I love this. It is something we all need to do! ~jackie
Quote and photo credit: Doe Zantamata THEHIYL.COM
Got Pretzels to Use Up? Check Out This Recipe List! ;-)
I’m NOT a big fan of pretzels but I DO use them when I make:
The problem is, where we live, there seems to be no small bags of pretzels, just LARGE BAGS that leave me with a lot left over, when I make a batch of party mix.
Thought I’d check out some other ideas for using up pretzels today and I found this list:
27 Perfect Ways to Eat Pretzels
I’m still undecided what I’m going to try from this list, maybe the Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars or the snack mix.
But I definitely will be able to use up those pretzels! ;)
Do you like pretzels? Have any recipes to share that include pretzels? Please do! ;)
Happy Cooking!
Book Review: The Power of Reiki
I’ve always been intrigued and interested in Reiki.
I recently had the opportunity to read:
The Power of Reiki by Tanmaya Honervogt
This is THE best Reiki book that I’ve read to date.
Here’s my review from Amazon.com
As a person who truly believes in holistic healthcare and the power of the mind/body connection for healing, I’ve always been intrigued by Reiki.
Up until now, I haven’t actually had any Reiki treatments or training to do them for other people. But after reading this book, I now feel that I want to take that next step and explore Reiki in much more depth.
The Power of Reiki is a beautiful book. With full color photos throughout (much preferred to diagrams) it explains in detail what Reiki is really all about. A simple but powerful discipline that has been embraced by millions of people around the world and that has also stood the test of time, in terms of its effectiveness.
Topics covered in this book include:
-the history of Reiki
-Reiki in daily life
-Reiki and it’s meaning
-On healing and illness
and many others.
After reading this book, my interest is not only piqued to pursue classes in Reiki, I already feel that I would be capable of doing simple Reiki procedures on myself at this point, and for family members. Something that has never happened before, when I read other books on this topic.
If you’ve been wanting to find out more about Reiki in an interesting and easy to understand way, this is a book you won’t want to miss.
Highly recommended!
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PS: Have you or your family tried Reiki? What are your thoughts on this discipline, if you have?
I’d love to hear about your personal experiences! :)
Want to Make Some Gifts for Valentine’s Day?
There’s still time! ;)
I found this eBook over at Amazon today, with 41 assorted Valentine’s crafts, for the whole family to make.
Included in this collection is a lovely Valentine’s Day Shawl (crochet).
That pattern alone was worth the .99 this eBook cost. ;)
I also really like the:
-Sparkly Kickers
-Rose Bouquet Ball
-Valentine’s on a Stick
-Vintage Spool Valentine
I think it’s so special to make gifts for those we ♥.
Even if it’s just a special cake or card, if it’s made with ♥ and comes from the heart, it’s worth more than any store-bought gift could ever be.
Are you planning to make any gifts for Valentine’s Day?
I hope this post/eBook will inspire you too! ;)
Happy Crafting and Weekend!
Thanks for Your Comments!