We all know that I'm not a food blogger, but when Christmas comes around I'm all about the cookies. I haven't done a lot of baking in our flat because I'm not comfortable in this kitchen, but I couldn't let another year go by without participating in Natasha's Houseful of Cookies. She's one of my favourite bloggers and if you don't know about We Sow We Grow, you really need to head over to her blog to learn about it and how you can help. When she put the call out for this year's cookies, I knew ... Read More
Is a Day Tour Right for You?
I had my trip to Ireland all planned out-- Scott and I would have a couple of days in Dublin together and then he would get stuck into his conference while I rented a car and headed out west. I had a list of places I wanted to see and right at the top were the Cliffs of Moher. When I went to book my rental, though, I realized way too late that I hadn't been paying attention and my driver's license had expired. Renting a car was no longer an option. I couldn't come up with a plan that allowed me ... Read More
Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament
Sometimes the simplest ornaments look the best on the tree. I love this Yarn-Laced Snowflake Ornament because the Cricut Maker does most of the work and my kids can help put it together. The most difficult part of making the ornament is choosing which colour sparkly yarn to use (and it has to be sparkly!)! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker Cricut chipboard knife blade sparkly yarn large needle purple mat Snowflake Ornament ... Read More
Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament
I just can't get enough of London and I'm lucky that I get to spend so much time there. There are so many iconic things about London, but one of my favourites is the Underground. It's so well-run and I never get tired of that polite voice coming over the speaker to tell us to mind the gap. I wanted a piece of London on our Christmas Tree and made this fun Mind the Gap London Underground Felt Ornament to remind me of London when I'm not there. This post contains affiliate ... Read More
Fourteen Must See Places in Liberec Czech Republic
Czech Republic has many different regions and I had the opportunity to explore Liberec. Liberec is the second smallest region in the country, but it is a major cultural destination well-known for local glass and jewelry along with sandstone rocks and a mountain range. Liberec is found in the north of the country and shares borders with Germany and Poland. There's so much to see and do in the region, but I've narrowed it down to Fourteen Must See Places in Liberec Czech Republic. Sychrov ... Read More
Lest We Forget Poppy Cross Stitch Pattern
Remembrance Day is celebrated on 11 November by most Commonwealth Nations to remember members of the military who have died in conflict. It is celebrated on this particular date because it was the end of hostilities in World War I. The poppy became the symbol of Remembrance Day (it is sometimes referred to as Poppy Day) due to the poem In Flanders Fields--poppies bloomed across the battlefields and symbolized the blood spilled. We're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI this year ... Read More