Brief relatively unimportant note: I previously said I would be posting a final, fourth "everything else" category for my Round-Up posts, where I fit in my crafts that weren't quilting, knitting and crocheting, or cross stitch. I've since decided not to write that post. There are so many projects I have laying around that aren't… Continue reading Year of Finishes 2022 – January Check-In
Tag: Chronic Illness
Year of Finishes 2022 WIP Round-Up – Knit/Crochet Version
Hello again! Time for another Round-Up! So around the beginning of 2021, I picked my yarn and needles back up after what felt like a really long break and started doing a lot of knitting and crocheting again. In fact from February to November 2021, I finished a total of 26 projects - which was… Continue reading Year of Finishes 2022 WIP Round-Up – Knit/Crochet Version
What A Mess – Cleaning and Chronic Illness
Here I am, airing my mess again on the internet. At least this time it's my actual craft room mess, not my...um...inner mess. (Long and picture-heavy post warning!) And there it is. Slightly blurry picture from shaky, chronic trembly hands and all, my mess in all its glory. Oh, hi there Milo! I've been blessed… Continue reading What A Mess – Cleaning and Chronic Illness
Toxic Positivity (and the Value of Normalizing Negative Feelings)
Roll call: Who's been in this situation before? You're on Facebook. You're movin' and groovin', checking out what your friends are up to, viewing your 500th fake news article and your 1000th vacation or kids photo that you didn't ask to see, rolling your eyes at the fact that your auntie still doesn't understand that… Continue reading Toxic Positivity (and the Value of Normalizing Negative Feelings)
Welcome to the Babe Cave 2.0
The Babe Cave is back! Welcome back, dear readers, new and old! Today is a special day! For my semi-regular readers, they will probably recognize the reference. For those of you who are new here, let me get you up to speed! The Babe Cave is the beloved and favored nickname for my craft room;… Continue reading Welcome to the Babe Cave 2.0
What’s Up?
I know! It's been another minute since I've made a post. What can I say? The reality is that my life is chaotic sometimes, and I go through long periods where I don't know what to post on the blog/I don't have the spoons to do anything new with the blog. I also get wrapped… Continue reading What’s Up?
Crafting Through COVID
Hello guys and gals. Or should I say hello all you cool cats and kittens, since that's kinda become the "in" catchphrase during this whole mess? Just in case you're wondering, yes, I have watched the show Tiger King, like most of the rest of the country. I'm a huge true crime buff anyway, and… Continue reading Crafting Through COVID
I Hit A New Low Yesterday
Have you ever done something as a Spoonie that made you stop a moment and say "I definitely just hit a new low"? Let me tell you all a little story. About a year ago, I went out for a rare day of fun with my family. We went to a town about 20-30 minutes… Continue reading I Hit A New Low Yesterday
Chronic Pain Awareness Challenge – Day 2
Day 2: Post a pic of your "Chronic Pain/Illness Toolbox". For the absolute longest time, I honestly thought I was the only one OCD enough to have this type of thing! lol So I, unfortunately, do not have a "toolbox" of medications - I have an entire bedside table drawer full lol. I wish I… Continue reading Chronic Pain Awareness Challenge – Day 2
Chronic Pain Awareness Challenge – Day 1
Hey all! I hope you're staying safe and finding ways to stay sane through this difficult time. Just a day or two after my last post, my state's governor issued a "stay-at-home" order, so great news you'll all have to put up with me during this because I'll have plenty of time to make posts!… Continue reading Chronic Pain Awareness Challenge – Day 1