Last week, during a quiet moment, I read this lovely article on Being :: In Winter and I loved it, I connected to it, I totally feel the same way…in December, in January. But by February I’m feeling antsy – ready – for some green. And by March spring cannot come soon enough. So...
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If you have Winter Cozy, you’ve seen this beautiful book in the reading list and Reading Connections in the simple sewing leggings project. But even if you haven’t had a chance to check out Winter Cozy, this book is a must for your book shelf! In the words of my husband, the simple way...
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You may notice, when creating through the many craft tutorials and DIYs we offer, that projects seem to fall into two main categories: Process and Product. You can think of process projects as more of an artistic creation – the ultimate product is not thought out in the beginning, but rather unfolds in the...
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If I had the power to rearrange the calendar – especially the scheduling of the holidays – I totally would. To me, the end of the year feels a little full, and if I had it my way, I’d spread it all out just a bit more. In our house the craziness starts with...
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We are just a few days away from one of my very favorite days of the year – the winter solstice. It’s not that our family really celebrates it, although sometimes I wish that we did. It’s more that it signals an outward shift that nudges along an internal one. An important one. I’ll...
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Whether you are driving, flying or taking a train, travel with little ones will factor into many-a-holiday-plan this year. We are still routinely flying across country or driving several hours to visit with family, so over the years we have come to appreciate preparedness when traveling. This goes beyond packing enough socks and remembering...
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Drum roll please… Entry Number 83* – Carmen! Carmen said, “My favorite memories are of the Christmases we had on the family farm growing up.” Well that sounds pretty lovely to us too! We have an email on the way to you, Carmen, with your very first issue – Winter Cozy. We do hope...
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For many of us, we are smack-dab in the middle of the holiday season and everything feels like it’s speeding up. Days seems to zip by and the pressure is on – to do more, give more, make more, be more. It’s overwhelming! But once-upon-a-time it wasn’t so. I remember holidays fondly, getting together...
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There’s a whole lot to celebrate around here. A new winter issue. A gorgeous stack of print copies. Readers, old and new. Yes, December is already bringing good things our way and we’d love to share the LOVE! And what better way to share the goodness than with a little giveaway! And you know...
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November is over – December is here – and with the first of the month comes our second Crafting Connections issue. Welcome, Winter Cozy! Building off of our great start with Fall Nature Walk, we are just as proud of Winter Cozy. You’ll find two recipes delicious standing alone, phenomenal together! An ice bunting...
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This past week, filled with a few days of unseasonably warm weather, it was hard to believe it was fall. And even though the weather had hints of summer in it, and we spent ever moment we could outside soaking in these last few rays, whenever we were inside we were busily crafting and...
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