Crochet has long been a form of self care and creative expression for me. The repetitive motions of crochet are hugely beneficial and has a positive affect on our nervous systems–triggering a relaxation response and shifting us from fight or flight to a rest and digest state. And this is…
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How to Create a Mary Garden in May
Most Catholics know that May is Mary’s month. The Catholic Church dedicates May to Mary because May is the height of spring and symbolizes new life, beauty and renewal all of which mirrors Mary’s role din bringing the Light of the World (Jesus) into the world. Mary is crowned Queen…
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Serving Your Home with Joy
Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 I am tackling a tricky topic today and that is, how to serve joyfully. I’m speaking to homemakers and mothers because I know it’s often women who are juggling the entire’s family needs and schedules, and…
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Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners and Experts Alike
While opinions and preferences will vary, not all crochet hooks are created equally. Your crochet hook is the tool that will create your projects–whether you are working on lace, amigurumi, garments or dishcloths, the crochet hook you use will be the instrument of its creation, along with your skill and…
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Creating a Heirloom Crochet Blanket
Recently, I decided that I wanted to make a large throw blanket for our family room. We had some blankets, but the colours didn’t match the space and the blankets were on the smaller size. My husband complained they were only hobbit sized, and so I thought it was time…
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Morning Routines for a Christ Centred Day
I will confess, despite being a Catholic with all her sacraments, I was lukewarm all my life. I believed in God and knew Jesus was the son of God, but I never attended mass or even prayed much. But, once my husband joined the Catholic faith, I had a gradual…
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How to Prioritize Meaningful Family Time
Family is important. They are the ones who are there in every season of life, for happy times and sad times, the people who care for you when you are ill or help you out with things like moving homes, child minding, even things like loans. But often, we don’t…
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How to Crochet the Feather Stitch + Free Pattern
If you are anything like me, you are always looking for new and lovely crochet stitches. There are so many out there that you are bound to find something new and beautiful. There is nothing like finding a stitch that is just so pretty that you are immediately inspired. I love stitch…
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Benefits of Slow Crochet Making
Crochet has always been a huge part of my self care and has been what has kept me anchored in times of crisis throughout much of the past decade or so. As someone who is always engaging in reflection (to the point that I have suffered from racing mind and…
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Creating a Welcoming and Inviting Home
I grew up in a family where we spent a lot of time at home. Aunts and cousins and uncles would visit even if it wasn’t a birthday or holiday. I have fond memories of family gatherings and thinking back now, I always knew that home was a safe place….