Looking through the draft folder and lookie here what I found. Unused, leftover staycation cartoons. Saving the other one for a different day. Meanwhile, it's Sunday and I'm still in bed, chillin' out. Stack of pillows holding the laptop up.
In unrelated news, today I'm baking banana chocolate chip muffins and yesterday I made eight everything bagels and now there are four left. When I'm done writing here, I'll go grab a homemade bagel and a raspberry mocha, wrapped in a crocheted blanket in the Christmas nook at home.
Delightful.
In other news, I found cotton yarn that doesn't get me itchy and rashy and I've been a crocheting fool. Fool, I say, fool.
Do you know how nice it is to crochet again?
My word. So nice. Back during The Great Declutter of 2016 when I donated all my crochet stuff and I really missed the craft. A lot. Then I ran into a lady that said cotton yarn might help with the rashing out. Boy was she right. So happy about that.
Finishing up my first wide turtle neck shawl. Ran out of that yarn yesterday so I might run to get more in between the bakes and snowflakes. Or just stay put, yarn a different thing to hold me over, enjoy Sunday with Christmas movies, a little work in the kitchen and a lot of butt sitting on the couch.
Whoever invented the couch should win a Nobel Prize. For realz.
As for Christmas gifts to each other, this year we're keeping it light and free of stuff. One online class for me (more on that in another post), and for Smoochie Face, YouTube Premium. I love gifts like that are both useful and don't take up space.
And that my Boogerbutts is all that's fit to print. Wishing you a yummy week ahead and a groovy 2025. Cheers and boogie boogie. Huggs and Buggs, Me.
I'm so glad you found a yarn that doesn't bother you so you can crochet away!! Today is cookie baking at our house then deliveries tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. May 2025 be a great year for us all!
ReplyDeleteIt's pure joy to yarn again. Excellent on the cookie baking and delivery. Hope the roads are good for you. Happy Baking!
DeleteSounds like you found a perfect way to spend the morning. Everything sounds yummy. Enjoy your week immensely!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, it was so nice. Looking forward to having another morning like that soon. Happy Christmas and 2025!
DeleteThere's nothing worse than itchy clothes!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Rayola! So true.
DeleteJust stay home - yarn can wait until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Ivy!
Hey Alex! I ended up starting a new project with what I had on-hand and then went to the yarn store after work yesterday. Happy 2025 to you and Mrs. Alex!
DeleteI'm thrilled for you that cotton yarn is allowing you to crochet again! Enjoy making beautiful handcrafted things! Yesterday I baked fruitcake cookies and tomorrow I'm baking whipped shortbread cookies. That's all my Christmas baking -- I'm being a good girl this year, lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debra. It's a wonderful thing! Loved your thumb one. That was a hoot. Sent it to my friends. OMG. All of your bakes sound WONDERFUL!!!!! Happy 2025!!!!!!
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy 2025!
DeleteWhat a great beginning to the Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun time of year. Happy 2025!
DeleteThe bagels and muffins sound delicious! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThey were yummmmmmy. Happy 2025!
DeleteI haven't crocheted anything in a very long time. I've been thinking about finding some simple projects to do while I sit on my couch watching tv.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for Christmas gifts.
OMG. So fun. And Hobby Lobby puts yarn on sale every other week. JoAnn has sales too. And I haven't tried Michaels or Yarn Barn yet.
DeleteI'm glad you find cotton works for you, go you! Happy holidays, Ivy, and a good New Year.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Glad your water got sorted. I use a Berky. I love thing. It's the best!
DeleteMerry Christmas Ivy!
ReplyDeleteAnd a Happy 2025 to you, Christine. Your soup looked GOOOOOOOOD.
DeleteThat is so good the cotton yarn is working well for you and you are enjoying crochet again :)
ReplyDeleteI'm just about ready for Christmas, looking forward to spending time with family.
Wishing you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas too.
... and keep boogie boogie 'ing !
All the best Jan
Really is fun to yarn. Do you yarn, Jan?
DeleteHappy 2025 and here's to lots of good foods too.
No I do not yarn, must admit I'm not too good with knitting, crochet or sewing!
DeleteWishing you a happy 2025, with nice food to enjoy :)
All the best Jan
Hey Jan! Thank you. You too!
DeleteI like your Christmas plans! Cotton yarn, who knew?
ReplyDelete"I love gifts like that are both useful and don't take up space" - preachin' to the choir!
Hey Abby! Yeah, it just makes sense for us this way. We don't need "stuff" for stuff sake. Cheers and Happy 2025!
DeleteHave fun crocheting. And not itching. And enjoy relaxing and have wonderful holidays too. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Erika! Thanks and Happy 2025!
DeleteStay rugged up and warm, while we Australians melt in the heat. I'm not baking a single thing until the weather cools down again after Easter.
ReplyDeleteThat's understandable. Here we have good air (knock on wood), so I get to bake in the summer! I do get that not everyone wants to do that though. Especially if it means melting. Happy Summer to you and Happy 2025!
DeleteI thought I already commented- oh well.. I'm glad you found something that you can use to crochet and start to crochet again. I've never been interested but my mom loved to crochet. Enjoy your time off and doing the things you enjoy, Wishing you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting again. I checked spam and only one comment came through. Blogger is weird though. Neat that your mom was into it. What kind of crafting do you enjoy?
DeleteYou sounded so cosy in bed. I never got the hang of crochet which is a shame as it's prettier than knitting. Merry Christmas Ivy🧑🎄 x
ReplyDeleteHey Polly! If interested, there might be some good videos online. It is fun and I say it's well-worth giving it another go. Sooooo relaxing.
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Ivy!! I'm very much looking forward to a New Year!
ReplyDeleteHey Julia! I am too. Really excited for the new year.
DeleteI enjoy reading your posts Ivy. Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words! Happy Christmas and boogie boogie.
DeleteI'm glad your holiday is so happy. Have a lovely year ahead!
ReplyDeleteThe season was a good one. Though now I'm ready to crack into the new year! Happy 2025!
DeleteJust catching up on what you have been up to lately. You always make me smile, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, happiness and a touch of fun and mischief x
Thank you! A touch of mischief sounds goooooooood. Happy 2025 and Happy Holidays!
DeleteI want to learn to crochet so bad....just can't seem to get the hang of it.....I need to try Harder. Happy New Years Eve.
ReplyDeleteHey, how you feeling? I hope better. Read last week on the blog you got sick.
DeleteCrocheting is relaxing and fun. Hope you give it another go. Happy 2025.