Snow time is here
Everything takes twice as long when it gets cold out. (Think 0F or -20C. Nippy.)
Car has to be scrapped off or snow removed. (no garage) Kids need parkas and boots, etc. Dog walks become opportunities to bundle up. However, we also have opportunities to just hang out together inside.
One of my twins feels that "playing quietly" is an important Canadian cultural activity and he featured it in his recent school presentation. (I tend to agree...which is why I knit and spin. Hint: I love playing quietly!)
We recently had a cold go around the household and plenty of time to sit on the couch and sniffle. I broke out (wild mom that I am) and insisted we go to Canadian Tire yesterday to buy a new non-skid bath mat. We could not all agree on the frog and snail one, so we got a plain one too. Twins got so out of hand debating which one went best in our claw foot tub that we had to leave.
Later, I returned with only one twin to purchase a $10 non-skid rug for the front hall. (Everything takes twice as long this time of year, with twins, and winter, and holiday shopping crowds. Yup. Deep breath, anyone?!)
I love our hard woods but cannot keep up with the paw prints and boot melt every time we step inside. I came down the stairs and found this. Sadie, our new dog, is very active, but apparently this boot mat absolutely meets with her approval!
She did eventually move. You can see a pile of quick to knit woollies on the side table there, including a Riverbend Garden Hat or two.
Kid sweaters have been in heavy rotation here. On Track is particularly popular and has been a big seller on Ravelry so far as well...you could definitely knit one as a present pretty quickly, too.
I haven't made any big plans for pattern sales yet. Is anyone waiting for one? (Do tell me, so I take time to set one up?!)
However, if you're looking to support women entrepreneurs, I know of a really special holiday shopping guide. In fact, I chose to include my downloadable design pattern sales in it.
I generally believe in making, not buying, but...we don't make everything. So, please check this out!:
I'm proud to be part of the 2nd Annual #ShopWithHer Holiday Shopping Guide produced by Spotlight: Girls. Get your copy and support women-owned businesses this holiday season.
Available Black Friday - http://go.spotlightgirls.com/shopwithher-holiday-shopping-women-entrepreneurs-artists-2018
Car has to be scrapped off or snow removed. (no garage) Kids need parkas and boots, etc. Dog walks become opportunities to bundle up. However, we also have opportunities to just hang out together inside.
One of my twins feels that "playing quietly" is an important Canadian cultural activity and he featured it in his recent school presentation. (I tend to agree...which is why I knit and spin. Hint: I love playing quietly!)
We recently had a cold go around the household and plenty of time to sit on the couch and sniffle. I broke out (wild mom that I am) and insisted we go to Canadian Tire yesterday to buy a new non-skid bath mat. We could not all agree on the frog and snail one, so we got a plain one too. Twins got so out of hand debating which one went best in our claw foot tub that we had to leave.
Later, I returned with only one twin to purchase a $10 non-skid rug for the front hall. (Everything takes twice as long this time of year, with twins, and winter, and holiday shopping crowds. Yup. Deep breath, anyone?!) I love our hard woods but cannot keep up with the paw prints and boot melt every time we step inside. I came down the stairs and found this. Sadie, our new dog, is very active, but apparently this boot mat absolutely meets with her approval!
She did eventually move. You can see a pile of quick to knit woollies on the side table there, including a Riverbend Garden Hat or two.
Kid sweaters have been in heavy rotation here. On Track is particularly popular and has been a big seller on Ravelry so far as well...you could definitely knit one as a present pretty quickly, too.
I haven't made any big plans for pattern sales yet. Is anyone waiting for one? (Do tell me, so I take time to set one up?!)
However, if you're looking to support women entrepreneurs, I know of a really special holiday shopping guide. In fact, I chose to include my downloadable design pattern sales in it.
I generally believe in making, not buying, but...we don't make everything. So, please check this out!:
I'm proud to be part of the 2nd Annual #ShopWithHer Holiday Shopping Guide produced by Spotlight: Girls. Get your copy and support women-owned businesses this holiday season.
Available Black Friday - http://go.spotlightgirls.com/shopwithher-holiday-shopping-women-entrepreneurs-artists-2018
Labels: #ShopWithHer, downloadable patterns, hibernation, On Track, Riverbend Garden Hat, rugs, Sadie, sniffles, Snow time, twins
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