I am so excited to have this opportunity to share a review of the Hooks & Needles monthly subscription box! I recently joined the Hooks & Needles affiliate program, and was contacted by the company to write a review for the subscription box. I can’t even tell you how excited I was! If you know…
Jill’s Purls of Wisdom now has an Etsy shop!
Please visit my new Etsy shop where I am selling handmade knitted items. I update my inventory regularly, so be sure to check back often. You can find me at jillspurlsofwisdom.etsy.com Handknit Coffee Cozy Luxury Handknit Cable Headband/Ear Warmer Handknit Chunky Knit Messy Bun Beanie
Experiencing the Magic of Christmas in St. Andrews and St. Stephen, NB, Canada
My absolute favorite hockey tournament of all takes place in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. It certainly helps that we returned this year as the reigning champions from this tournament last year – but that’s more important to the kids. The Rob Gullison Memorial Hockey tournament takes place right before Christmas and the entire towns…
Simple and Affordable Ways to Infuse Hygge Into Your Life
What does the funny little word “hygge” mean? Have you ever found yourself surrounded by this warm feeling that makes you feel like curling up in a ball with a warm beverage and blankets? Imagine being in a quaint coffee shop with a fireplace crackling in the corner, comfy couches and chairs draped with knit…
Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Hockey Mom
Need ideas for the hockey mom in your life? Look no further! As a hockey mom for the past 10 years, I know what hockey moms want. The holidays are a time to treat your loved ones to things they would never buy for themselves. (Pssst. Women – share this list with your partner…sometimes they…
Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
I have a small confession to make. No big deal, but I am the loudest whistler this side of the Mississippi. When I was a kid, my dad taught me how to whistle with four fingers. If you aren’t sure what I mean check this out (keep watching until the end). I have to say,…
My Latest Reading Obsession
While away at the Waterville Valley Ski Resort, I just knew I had to get a new book from this charming little bookstore in the Town Center. The Bookmonger is an inviting, homey book shop that encourages guests to slow down to take in all of the artfully crafted displays. It was quite the contrast…
The Less-Than-1-Hour Coffee Cozy For Busy, Crafty Moms
Every fall I start to get the itch to knit. The weather is getting cooler, holiday season is around the corner, and honestly knitting is a cozy project that I enjoy so much. When I was a kid, I would watch my memere knit project after project. She would sit in her rocker next to…
Three Revolutionary Things Every Hockey Mom Must Have
As a hockey mom for the past ten years, I have learned a few survival tricks along the way. I can’t even tell you the amount of hours I have spent in a freezing cold hockey rink watching my two boys practice and play, and waiting while they get ready. If I had to guess,…
The Warmth of Autumn
One of my favorite things about living in the northeast is the beauty of the changing seasons. Particularly summer into autumn. The crisp mornings create the perfect setting for coziness. Enjoying my coffee on the porch with a warm sweater, a fluffy blanket, knitted slippers, and a good book is my favorite. The scene isn’t…