Category Archive: Gifts

Just rewards…

One thing that I like to do at work is to make trophies and awards for coworkers.  First off, everyone needs a pat on the back and it is always nice when someone… Continue reading

I sent a package half way around the world…

A few weeks ago I wrote about sending out a few packages. My husband and I watch Nate “Blunty” Burrs reviews of camera gear pretty regularly.  On one occasion he made a video… Continue reading

The element of surprise

If you are familiar with my little blog you know that mailing out gifts is something I like to do.  Today I received this in the mail from Japan!  This is a trade… Continue reading

You are rare like a unicorn

It has been a while since I have posted pictures of my knitting, but I have been knitting, a lot.   When I am talking about someone that displays unique characteristics I often… Continue reading

By the look of it, Valentine’s Day is coming

My husband and I don’t do anything special for each other on February 14th.  Restaurants are always to busy, flowers are out of season and expensive, cards never really sound like me or… Continue reading

Handmade Holiday

Almost finished with this years Christmas presents.  I just have a few more to put together and a couple of days to do it.  Every evening after dinner and a day of packing… Continue reading

Pretty things

It is exciting when you get a hand addressed letter in the mail.  It is even more exciting when you get a package in your mailbox.  The other day I got a package… Continue reading

Finding inspiration

This week I have found my self revisiting a series I did a few years ago. Years ago I used to knit hand warmers, scarfs, and hats.  What inspired me to knit little… Continue reading

This week in knitting…

When I turned 30 I threw myself a birthday BBQ.  Now that I am further into my thirty something I have decided on just enjoying a birthday week.  No more party planning, no… Continue reading

Gifts and giving

This summer has been another summer of weddings.  With weddings came knitting.  Since both my husband and I are makers, wedding gifts are mostly things that we make.  I was inspired by Sailor… Continue reading