I’d like to buy a clue!

Sewing is NOT like riding a bike!! It doesn’t just magically ‘come back’ how to whip stuff up. (at least it isn’t for me!) But, being on house arrest since DH got all dramatic with his heart… I got it in my head I will start sewing again. (I think I use to enjoy it) I use to be really creative, I think I even made some cute things. Soooo… I pick the perfect babyshower gift to make.

Today, I’m ready to get this party started!

Material pieces cut out.

Markings marked.

Read step one…. ummm humm… read step one again….
read again…. (look in envelope is there a page missing?)

Picked up material, turned it in my hands a few times … read instructions for step one again…

Went and made lunch.

Cleaned glasses.

Had another cup of coffee.

Sat at machine again. Read about step one again. Verified I HAVE the correct piece associated with step one. I can read the words… I have NO IDEA what they want me to do!!! Screaming “DO WHAT!??!” to the instructions over and over irritates the dog and worries DH, both who know I’m alone in my craft room.

Great now I have an audience in the hallway witnessing the insanity…. that was sooooo NOT helping.

Turned off light and started dinner instead.

Tomorrow I’m digging out a quick and easy 1 hour pattern. Maybe, it will all magically come back to me….. maybe I’ll remember I hated to sew? Or maybe everything will just magically click in my head. If not…. I’m wrapping the cut pieces, fancy instructions and a stapler with a cute little bow and making this baby gift a ‘do it yourself gift’ Maybe they can read step one and make it make sense!!!

I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Exorcising Some Digital Ghosts)

Updating old blog content is like digital archaeology—except I’ve unearthed a full-on resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine.

This digital poltergeist has been causing absolute chaos behind the scenes. If things look a little haunted around here, here is the proof:

The Vanishing Act: The ghost keeps deleting my best images and video tutorials, leaving behind sad, empty boxes.
The Link Graveyard: It’s been sneakily stripping away my trusted brand partners and replacing them with sketchy “AI Crypto” links.
Font Sabotage: Apparently trapped in 2001, it keeps reverting my clean layout back to “Geocities-era” antique fonts.

My 2026 Blog Refresh Plan

To banish these spirits and keep my traffic climbing, I’m launching a step-by-step exorcism plan:

Exorcise the 404s: Running a broken link checker to track down every dead end and missing image.
Modernize Recommendations: Swapping out outdated products for my absolute 2026 essentials.
SEO Deep Clean: Refreshing metadata and strategically placing focus keywords.