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How to Reduce the Risks of Running Injuries

by Evin // February 23, 2023 // 2 Comments

Running seems like a simple way to improve fitness. After all, you know how to do it. But do you know how to avoid injuries so that you can keep doing it? The human body is not a machine, the... Continue reading →

Fluffy Buttermilk American-style Pancakes

by Evin // February 21, 2023 // No Comments

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional holiday that is celebrated in many countries, including the Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. It is typically held on the Tuesday before the start of Lent, which... Continue reading →

My Favorite Tourist Destination in DC: The Lincoln Memorial

by Evin // February 20, 2023 // No Comments

To mark President’s Day, I wanted to focus on my favorite tourist destination in DC: The Lincoln Memorial. It’s is a magnificent structure located in Washington, D.C. that serves as a memorial to President Abraham Lincoln. This is my favorite... Continue reading →

Burrata, fig, arugula, and pecan salad. Photo by Evin Bail O'Keeffe

Fig, Burrata & Rocket Salad

by Evin // February 14, 2023 // No Comments

Nestled beside the railroad tracks amidst the best antique shops Howard Avenue has to offer, there is a little Italian deli called DeliClub in Kensington, Maryland. Whenever I am in the area, I stop in and hope their fig, burrata... Continue reading →

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Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Friends

by Evin // February 9, 2023 // No Comments

Valentine’s Day’s publicist has worked overtime for us to believe it’s a romantic holiday, but that’s just on facet of love worth celebrating. For me, I have always seen the day as a chance to cherish friendships and loved ones.... Continue reading →

Heart shaped sugar cookies for Valentine's Day

Heart-shaped Cookies for Valentine’s Day

by Evin // February 7, 2023 // No Comments

When I was in elementary school, we had a special Valentine’s Day tradition. Each student brought in a shoebox wrapped in decorative paper with a mail slot cut into the top. Then everyone brought little Valentine cards to share with... Continue reading →

A Few Tips for Relocating to a New Country with a Toddler

by Evin // January 31, 2023 // No Comments

I’m honoured to share this guest post by Ashley Verma, Bizzimumzi. Through the early 2000s, I lived and breathed New York City. I was a master at moving. I have moved through a hurricane, moved through the most outrageous break-ups,... Continue reading →

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Knitting Socks with a Contrasting Heel and Yarn Combo Sets

by Evin // January 24, 2023 // 2 Comments

It is so fun and exciting to see how a self-striping or patterned sock yarn knits up in socks, but sometimes throwing in a bit of personal flair can add that certain touch to a project. That’s just what Contrasting... Continue reading →

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Have Your Own American Phone Number Anywhere in the World

by Evin // January 17, 2023 // No Comments

When I moved to Ireland in 2008, it was meant to be a short-term stay. Over 14 years later, I’m still here. In that time, I’ve learned a great deal about how to live in one country while my history... Continue reading →

An embroidered zippered pouch adorned with little bees. Two heart-shaped stones appear to have emerged from the bag in time for the photo. Image by Melissa di Rocco

How To Choose The Perfect Gift

by Evin // January 10, 2023 // No Comments

Much like my father, I’m an easy person to give gifts to. I’m appreciative, see the thought and time behind any gift, and recognise that a gift isn’t just about the recipient but also about the giver in that moment.... Continue reading →

Caucasian legs outstretched on a knit blanket beside an evergreen wreath with a casual strand of lights and a couple brown paper packages with natural accents. A book in the person's lap is titled 'Your Soul is a River'

More Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

by Evin // December 22, 2022 // No Comments

It’s the season for gift wrapping and I am back with more ideas. You may recall my previous post with creative gift wrapping ideas, well it was popular so I’m sharing another installment. Here are a few ideas for creative... Continue reading →

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How to Make a Simple Pie Crust

by Evin // December 20, 2022 // No Comments

The comfort of a crisp pie crust and warm gooey filling has a comforting combination. I have previously shared my Snyder Family Pie Crust Recipe, but this post is about how to make a simple pie crust that works for... Continue reading →

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Learn to Knit

by Evin // December 13, 2022 // No Comments

Knitting is a method of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn or thread. To knit, you will need two knitting needles and some yarn. How to Knit To start, hold one needle in each hand. The needle in your... Continue reading →

Gift Ideas: Christmas 2022

by Evin // December 6, 2022 // No Comments

Each year, I share some of the brilliant things we’ve purchased that calendar year as well as things that will be under our Christmas tree. You can see those older posts under my Gift Ideas category. Today, I am sharing... Continue reading →

Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Crust

Pumpkin & Comfort Food Recipes for Autumn

by Evin // October 29, 2022 // No Comments

With Autumn enveloping us like a favorite woollen cardigan, it is time to cook with pumpkin, spice, and everything nice. Warm and cosy dishes at the table, crisp leaves falling from the golden trees, and a gentle chill in the... Continue reading →

A Cake for All Seasons: Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake

by Evin // October 18, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, with a cake for all seasons, her Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake. You may fondly recall previous guest posts from the talented chefs of Kindling... Continue reading →

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Where to Buy or Review My Books

by Evin // October 4, 2022 // No Comments

Thank you to everyone who purchases my books and knitting patterns. Your support means so much to me as an independent publisher and knitwear designer. I have been thinking about my first book a bit more lately as I... Continue reading →

Falling in Love With Maths is Fun – Or At Least it Should Be

by Evin // September 1, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Jon Goga, math tutor and founder of BrainySpinach Math because Jon shares my family’s love of mathematics! Not every child is born a Maths genius that can calculate crazy problems in their... Continue reading →

Stuck indoors on a rainy day – activities to coax your children away from the iPad

by Evin // August 16, 2022 // No Comments

Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning, wrote today’s guest post listing ideas when you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day. She shares 10 activities to coax your children away from the iPad. It doesn’t matter how many fingers you cross,... Continue reading →

How to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing)

by Evin // August 9, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, on how to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing). When you do your food shop, there are a variety... Continue reading →