• Making the Most of Summer: My 2024 Bucket List

    This year has been incredible, and we’re halfway through it! I can’t believe I’ve traveled around the world—one of my biggest bucket list dreams accomplished. I love creating seasonal bucket lists because they help me set and achieve micro goals.…

  • My Sewing and Knitting Goals for 2024

    Hello, my adventurous friends! I’m diving into 2024 with the same enthusiasm I had in 2023 for knitting. In case you missed it, I started knitting in October 2022 and really got into it when I decided to knit my…

  • My 2024 Blogging Goals

    Hello, my Trip Sider friends! A tad bit behind on posting about my blogging goals for the new year but I figured it’s never too late to share my aspirations and plans. Goal setting is one of my favorite things…

  • Every Fall Post Written on the Blog

    Every Fall Post Written on the Blog

    We are two weeks away from the Autumn Equinox and it seems like everyone is kicking summer out the door and embracing Fall. (Hence this post on Every Fall Post Written on the Blog). To be honest, it pains me…

  • 3 Dresses I Want to Sew by Autumn

    This summer has been a doozy. I’m behind on everything. Well, except for, miraculously, my book challenge. Which I’m ahead on (somehow) and shows how much I’m walking and/or driving these days. Ever since I’ve been asked to go back…

  • How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    How to Patchwork an Old Pair of Jeans

    These are my favorite jeans. Which was a huge problem when I stuck my entire foot through a tiny hole and ripped it down the leg. UGH. This is why I’m sharing today’s post on How to Patchwork an Old…

  • 37 Years Around the Sun & 37 Things You Didn't Know About Me

    10 Free Sewing Patterns for Summer

    With Summer just around the corner, I’m determined to get at least 1 dress drafted and made before July. I love sewing in the summertime because I like summer clothing more than I do any other season. Making sun dresses,…