You might remember that about a week ago, I went to a cookie exchange, and I had been trawling through Pinterest for the perfect recipe. I thought I had struck it when I found the super simple Nutella cookie recipe, but alas disaster struck. I was sure that my cookie exchange was on the Saturday… Continue reading Easiest Cookies EVER
I decided, recently to start the WordPress University course on “finding everyday inspiration”. I figured that it might help me get back on the horse so to speak, since I’ve decided to start blogging again. The first email that they sent asked me to write about, well, why I write. And it got me thinking,… Continue reading I write because…
I love crochet blankets made up of squares, and lately I’ve been loving floral squares. I’m looking for the perfect pattern to use for a new blanket, so I thought I’d share a few of the patterns for floral squares and blocks that are out there so that you can make your own! Pane in… Continue reading Floral Squares – Round Up of Free Patterns
This year, I became a mum for the second time when my first baby was 21 months old. Having 2 under 2 is so challenging, but so rewarding – my kids are best friends at 9 months and 2.5 years old, and I hope their relationship only keeps growing! Having two kids so close together,… Continue reading 10 Baby Must Haves for the First Year – From a Mum of 2 under 2 to You!
When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I had just decided that I wanted to learn to knit. What better way to learn, than to actually make something? So I decided to find an easy knit baby blanket pattern and put my mind to it. Soon enough I had made a… Continue reading An Easy Knit Blanket – Link to Free Pattern
That is the question…with two young kids, I suppose the answer should always be “to clean”. But in reality, the decision isn’t always so clean cut. What if you haven’t slept in a week? Have a baby that screams blue murder every time you put them down? What if your 2 year old just wants… Continue reading To Clean or Not To Clean
This weekend I’m headed off to a cookie exchange with a bunch of the mums from my youngest daughter’s playgroup. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the idea of a cookie exchange (I wasn’t until I was invited to this one!), this is how ours is going to work: Everyone who is attending will bake… Continue reading Cookie Recipe Round Up – 10 Delicious Cookie Recipes
I had to just stop today. Just stop and think, take stock of my life, and have a little cry. You see, there are moments in life when you can see forever, and you just want time to stop then and there. And never move on, because these moments are so beautiful and poignant and… Continue reading Fixed Points in my Universe
My life has changed so much, and I’ve realised that I want to blog about more than just crochet – although crochet will remain a big part of the blog! I’ve decided to broaden my “brand” from nat’s crochet to include more aspects of my life. Now you’ll find crochet posts for sure, but also… Continue reading Rebranding
In my last post I promised to share the pattern for the edging I used for my last baby blanket, plus some of my other favourites, so here they are: a list of 10 free edgings with links to the patterns! 1. Pretty Lacy Crochet Edging – this is the one I used on my… Continue reading 10 Free Crochet Blanket Edgings Round Up
Mummy Life by the Minute 