Free pattern: Drawstring Mason Jar Cozy | (Inter)National Cookie Month Crafty Blog Hop

Back in June, I visited The National NeedleArts Association’s summer trade show. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Wool and the Gang. I got to try out all sorts of fun new-to-me yarns, including Wool and the Gang’s Billie Jean, a cotton yarn made from upcycled denim. Wool … Read more

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

Recently, MC and I have gotten back into the habit of cooking more regularly. With a small apartment kitchenette, cooking meals from scratch can sometimes be a pain. (I shared tips for making the most of a small kitchen in this post, if you, too, have a tiny kitchen.) This post contains affiliate links. Lately, … Read more

Book review: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Back in July, I went to #BlogHer15, a blogging conference which just happened to be right here in New York City. Anyone that knows me in real life knows that I’m a sucker for freebies. (It’s actually a pretty bad habit, especially when you live in a New York City apartment.) While I was in … Read more

Book review: Meet Me At Mike’s Crafty Journal by Pip Lincolne

This post contains affiliate links. If you’re looking for the right journal for yourself or another crafty journaler in your life, you may want to check out Meet Me At Mike’s Crafty Journal by Pip Lincolne.  I recently received a review copy from the Independent Publishers Group. Pip Lincolne is an Australian crafter, blogger, writer, and former … Read more

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