Category: Pop and Thistle

Encouraging Reading Part Two: Your Toddler

It has been a while since I first wrote about encouraging reading in your infant and I thought it was about time that I get back to this series in case there were some of you waiting for me to get on with it. As I mentioned in the previous post, I am a big fan of …

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Summer Safety: Poison Ivy

Whether you are out hiking, camping or simply up at the cottage, chances are you may run into some poison ivy, or actually, your child may run into some poison ivy. There really is no way around it, beside keeping your child locked in the tent throughout the entire trip and I often follow the …

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How to Plant a Small Container Herb Garden for Your Kitchen

Advantages of a Container Herb Garden A container herb garden may be your only choice if you haven’t got a garden or if it’s very small. But don’t be disappointed if you can’t create a traditional herb garden. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can …

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Crochet Card Project: Thanks Coach

Your coach inspires, teaches, and helps you become better at what you do. Show your appreciation for them and let them know how much you care! Linda 🤎 Supplies Brown and white yarn Size C hook Pinback Football scrapbook paper & stickers Double-sided scrapbook tabs Card and Envelope Football 1) Chain 2, 2 single crochet …

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Pumpkin Everything Means Fall is Here!

It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie!   The smell of pumpkin …

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Crochet Card Project: Get Whale Soon

Get well wishes!! You don’t have to write a lot to lift someone’s spirits in a big way. This is for family or friends and expresses support. Put a smile on a child’s face!Linda 💚 Supplies Size C hook Yarn – #1 Fine White (Bernat Baby) Whale Button Individual packet of tissues Wording “Get Whale Soon” …

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A History of Midcentury Modern Furniture Design

The period between the end of World War II and the early 1960s brought a period of optimism and prosperity to America. John F. Kennedy becomes president, a man flies into space, and it seemed like a time when anything was possible. Gio Ponti and Carlo di Carli added sensuousness to furniture not seen since …

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Island In The Sun – The Other Palm Beach

In the famous misquote, F. Scott Fitzgerald says: “The rich are different from you and me.” Ernest Hemingway replies: “Yes. They have more money.” The sedate island of Palm Beach thumbs its Worth Avenue nose at Miami’s flamboyant South Beach. Winter elite never carry cash and party on yachts the size of RMS Queen Mary …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Baby Blanket

I recently posted a pattern for a simple granny square, and this baby blanket starts with that exact pattern and continues on, as if it were one large granny square. Here is the pattern: Supplies 3 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in White 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Terracotta 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Dusty Green Size F …

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Crochet Card Project: Birthday Cupcake Card

It’s a snap to personalize this birthday card for him or her.Simply choose a design and add your own text.Customize it with photos.Adding a crocheted cupcake makes it even sweeter! ❤️ Linda Supplies Blank card – 5 ½x 4 ¼ Scrapbook Paper – (I found a reversible sheet with “sprinkles” on one side, and birthday …

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