My Favourite Articles This Week

How to stop assuming the worst will happen!

How to be a better friend when you are so, so tired.

A wonderful (and short!) video of how knitting transformed the ancient world.

How to have more meaningful conversations.

5 common mistakes we make when we are trying to be likeable– the one about having an opinion is SO true!! I can’t stand it when no one wants to suggest something!

Can you believe this is painting, and NOT paper?!

My Favourite Pins This Week

Tastes like takeout, and is so easy to make! This comes together in under 30 mins and is delicious- you can also  add more veg (or different veg to customize with whatever you have! Check out the recipe here.

I have such great memories of my grandmother making scotcheroos when I was kid, back when all baking recipe called for corn syrup. This is a corn syrup-free version, and it still has all the great taste and texture of the original! Find the recipe here.

I am absolutely in love with this bag granny square tote bag! it looks so fun, and would be a great stashbuster, too!  Could even do in a minimalist colour palette of white and beige to go with everything, or a riot of your favourite colours! Love how it looks. Find the free crochet pattern here.

This looks like such a fun project for someone who loves to cross stitch, but then doesn’t quite know what to do with it when it’s done- turn it into a zipper pouch! Find the free pattern (and free download cross stitch chart) here.

With the crazy prices of food everywhere, now is a great time to try regrowing veggies from kitchen scraps! All it takes is patiences and a bit of prep, and you’ll be regrowing in no time! Find a great list and round up of veggies to re-grow here.

I hope it is feeling a bit link spring where you are, and that you are staying healthy! I feel like we just got over a bunch of colds and flus here but now the kids are coughing again…. stay warm, and I hope you enjoy a lovely weekend!

xo Julie