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items I love my hobbies, especially since I've become an empty nester. They are things I look forward to in the evenings and on quiet weekends.
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Knot your Grandma's Knitting
Jot it down
Speaking Different Languages
Planting Around
Social Media
Knot your Grandma's Knitting
Knitting is my Zen!! As a teacher and after a full day of over stimulation, I need some peace and yet feeling like I'm doing something.
Love this subscription. If you are beginner kniiter or just need some ideas, this is great subscription box.
Hooks & Needles Subscription Box Unboxing & Review
I think this as become my favorite go to yarn for a lot of my projects. It is soft and works very smooth as I knit my projects. It doesn't shred.
24/7 Cotton® Yarn - Lion Brand Yarn
I love these! I don't think I will ever use all of them. But they are soooo cute, and they hold the needles when I'm not using them beautifully.
32 Pcs Knitting Needle Stoppers, Cute Daisy
These are a must especially with my big projects. I helps me keep track of stitches.
Knit Markers - Amazon.com
These are my go to knitting needles. I think I have one in every size and length. I would love to find an interchangeable set, but no luck yet. So if anyone loves a set they have, please let me know.
Zing Fixed Circular Needle - KnitPro
Never did I think I would think the dollar tree yarn would be all that great!! But I have now knitted an entire log cabin blanket with it just to prove myself that the yarn is bad. And I proved myself wrong. Its pretty decent yarn!!
Dollar tree Chenille Yarn | Premier Yarns
Love this color and this yarn!!
24/7 Cotton® Mercerized Cotton Yarn - Lion Brand Yarn
I love these blocking mats - They are thick and came with pins - They are just perfect!!!
Umien Blocking Mats for Knitting [9-Pack] - Extra Thick ...
Jot it down
I've always been a journaler. Where I journal about my days. This year, I started a reading journal with goals, trackers and where I write about each book I read throughout the year. I am loving it.
This year, I started a reading journal and I started using the Paperage dotted Journal. I absolutely love these journals. They are cost effective and the paper is fantastic.
Lined Journal Notebook, Hardcover (5.6 in X 8 in) - Paperage
With a good reading journal, one must have great pens. I am quite the pen snob. I love the colors of these pens.
PAPERAGE Gel Pens Retractable 0.7mm, 20
These are my favorite and haven't found a pen yet that beats them.
Gel Pens - Paper Mate
Speaking Different Languages
I teach at a school that have quite a few Spanish speaking students. I have always wanted to learn to speak Spanish and to understand better what my students go through in learning English. These are the tools I use in my journey.
I started trying to learn spanish over 2 years ago in order to work better with my English learners better as well. I work a little bit every day. I love this app.
Courses - Duolingo - The world's most popular way to learn
I alway use this notebook for my spanish lessons. This way, I get the half size notebook so I can bring it with me when I travel. This way, I never miss a lesson.
Five Star® Wirebound Notebook Plus Study App, 3 Subject
These are my go-to pens for most of my writing and journalling needs.
Gel Pens - Paper Mate
Planting Around
I've been trying my green thumb at some indoor planing. And these are some products that have been helpful.
I have started an herb garden and am loving having the herbs to cook with. However, I started noticing little fruit fly type things. Well they weren't fluit flies. They were these Gnats. These did the trick. About 2-3 weeks and they were gone.
Fruit Fly Fungus Gnat Yellow Sticky Traps 36 Pack
I used this in my water with my herbs to get rid of my gnats as well and it did the trick.
SUMMIT CHEMICAL CO 117-6 30OZ Mosquito Bits
I use this on my indoor plants to keep them happy and healthy.
Miracle Grow
Social Media
As I have become more active on social media and have done more business online. I need more tools. This neck phone holder is awesome. I can film all while my hands are free.
LenTok Magnetic Neck Phone Holder for Bed
This way, I can take cute videos and photos of my dog in the car!!!
LISEN MagSafe Car Mount 3800gf Strong Magnet
This is my on the go self stick, tripod everything - I have this in my purse at all times.
Best-Selling New & Future Selfie Sticks
Now that I'm doing more in social media!! These have become a life savor! And people can hear me better too!!! Love how small they are!!
ZealSound Mini Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone & Android
Now that my etsy shop is picking up and my book orders!! I'm shipping a lot more!! These boxes are reliable and clean!!
MAPVOLUT Assorted Shipping Boxes 36 Pack
I use these quite a bit for my etsy shop or for shipping things from my ebay store.
Oududianzi Multi Size Poly Mailers 40 Pack
I always have to thank my customers!! A little thank you sticker on a package goes a long way!!! These are adorable!!
500 Neutral Thank You Stickers, 1.5 Inch Round
When your shipping things from etsy or ebay, you can't skimp on tape. Any you never can have enough tape. This is my #1 tape!!
Scotch Heavy Duty Clear Packing Tape, 2 Rolls
Love my new lap top case!!!!
EooCoo MacBook Air 13 Case M5-M2 2022-26
These cute bubble mailers make getting a package extra special for my etsy customers.
Fuxury Bubble Mailers 10x13 Lavender 25pk
These make printing up shipping labels a breeze for my etsy shop or my ebay packages!!!
KKBESTPACK Half Sheet Shipping Labels 8.5x5.5 (200)
Love creating extra labels for my packages so my customers know who they purchased from. So it keeps them coming back!!
Avery Printable Shipping Labels 2x4, 250
In business - Always need Ink!!!!
61XL Ink Cartridge Compatible for HP 61 XL Black Combo
This has been a great travel tripod, selfie stick!!! I always have it in my purse!!!
AMIR 5-in-1 Magnetic Selfie Stick Tripod