Happy Holidays

I’m taking some time away to enjoy what’s left of the year with my family and friends. May your holiday season be filled with love and laughter.

Five things

1. If you’d like to read news that makes your cry…tears of joy, I recommend Daily Good. Another good one is yes! magazine.
2. I picked up a like new wool and cashmere coat from the thrift store last week for a whopping $5.
3. Did you know that miseltoe is a parasite?
4. St. Lucia day came and went without us doing a thing.
5. After writing this post, my brother asked me to knit him a hat for Christmas, and I decided to knit a few more for gifts. Of course.

holiday photo outtake

CT

I don’t have anything profound to say about the tragedy that occurred Friday in Newtown. I don’t usually blog about such events because there are so many who are able to express themselves far more eloquently than I ever could. I will say that I think that December can be a hard month for those who are already close to the edge. There are a few local nonprofits that are helping the families there at this time, if you’re interested in how you can help.

Five things

1. Loving mater mea, a site dedicated to showcasing the lives of creative NYC area moms of color. via Urban Bush Babes
2. I made a few felt trees last week and learned to blanket stitch correctly. (Pictured above with DD’s “gingerbread” house)
3. It’s finals week for me. Looking forward to getting to read for pleasure for the next few weeks!
4. I sent out my holiday cards… while it’s still the holiday season!
5. My family and I held a hero making competition yesterday. We gave our creations names. My favorite was Robin’s which he called “The woolly mammoth”. Mine was called “Your mother!”

Day 28-A skill I’d like to learn

Spinning! Though I recently ranted on twitter about lack of space and money for new hobbies. I still want to learn.

Day 29-Something I never tire of-Reading.

Day 30-3 wonderful things that happened this month.

1. I hiked a new trail with the kiddos.
2. I helped my best friend plan her upcoming wedding!
3. Finch (7) learned to scramble eggs with help from his sibs!