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My Life

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Positive Mindset & Reframing Tips

by Evin // January 30, 2024 // No Comments
I’ve gone through a bit of loss and grief the last few years, as have many of us, and it has given me a lot of opportunity for personal growth and reflection. It has also taught me how fortunate I... Continue reading →
WALL-E staring off into the horizon alone. Photo by Dominik Scythe

6 Ways Disney Taught Me to Grieve

by Evin // January 9, 2024 // No Comments
Disney movies often explore themes of grief and loss. I mean, can you name a Disney movie in which the main character has both parents still alive and not cursed? It’s ok, I’ll wait. But with those characters and situations,... Continue reading →
Journal calendar open to October. Photo by Estee Janssens

Bullet Journaling Doesn’t Have to Be Pretty

by Evin // October 24, 2023 // No Comments
When a friend suggested I start a bullet journal almost a year ago to keep track of everything I had going on amidst my grief and busy life, I thought there was no way I had the time for that.... Continue reading →
Mural of a face with plants coming out of the top of the head. Photo by ashkan forouzani

8 Tips to Include ‘Me Time’ in a Busy Routine

by Evin // September 12, 2023 // No Comments
Self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy mind and body, especially for busy parents who often put their own needs last. We’ve heard it all before, but we truly need to put on our own oxygen masks first. Let’s face... Continue reading →
Elsa ice sculpture. Photo by Matt Forster

4 Ways to Learn How to Let it Go from Elsa

by Evin // April 11, 2023 // No Comments
Today, I’m sharing 4 ways to learn how to let it go from Elsa along with the song lyrics that tie in with her personal growth journey. I first saw the movie ‘Frozen’ as a parent, so I was worried... 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 →

Finding My Feet… and Comfort

by Evin // July 26, 2022 // No Comments
After an injury in 2018, I learned the hard way that supporting my feet was important to my entire body’s health and well being. I went from being able to wear any shoes I wanted to needing to only wear... Continue reading →

Remembering My Father, An Extraordinary Gentleman, Computer Scientist, and Best Friend

by Evin // February 20, 2021 // 4 Comments
This is a post I wasn’t sure I would ever be ready to write, but ultimately my father is too great a part of me and my life to not write this. I’ve shared some memories and reflections on my Instagram and Facebook pages (even... Continue reading →
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A Brief Intermission for Bereavement

by Evin // December 26, 2020 // 3 Comments
As many of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook know, my father died earlier this month. He was my best friend. I was his mini-me. Our final conversation was much the same as all our daily talks, filled with... Continue reading →
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My Mom’s Recipe Repertoire

by Evin // October 22, 2020 // 1 Comment
Most of these recipes were ones she learned from friends who were born or have strong family ties to a certain country or region. I think, for my mom, cooking her friends’ recipes was a way of keeping them close... Continue reading →
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Should I become an expat? 5 Unexpected benefits of expat life

by Evin // October 13, 2020 // 1 Comment
Although you may have dreamed of living and working abroad for many years, there is still a lot to consider before you make the decision to become an expat. I’ve teamed up with Allianz Care to discuss some of the... Continue reading →
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Reflecting on the Reality of the 1918 Flu

by Evin // August 21, 2020 // No Comments
This pandemic experience has brought my grandmother to my mind a lot. She lost her youngest brother to the 1918 flu, which was devastating. He was just a little older than my younger son is now. I now wonder what kind... Continue reading →
Tara Roberts, owner of Stranded by the Sea standing in her shop with a smile wearing Falling Petals Shawl knit with Sweet Georgia CashLuxe in a rich berry color.

A Visit to Stranded By The Sea LYS in Edmonds, Washington

by Evin // July 7, 2020 // No Comments
Last summer, I enjoyed a special book signing event at Stranded By The Sea in Edmonds, Washington for Bake Knit Sew (Anchor and Bee, 2014). If you are ever in the Seattle area, I recommend a visit to this delightful... Continue reading →
Christmas Gift Ideas

My All-Time Favorite Gifts Given & Received

by Evin // December 13, 2019 // No Comments
It’s my birthday, so I’m sharing a list of all my favourite gifts that I’ve ever received or given. As always, Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. I made £26 in 2019 from this and I used that money to buy... Continue reading →

Summer Post Format & Book News

by Evin // July 15, 2019 // No Comments
School is out of session here in Ireland, so it finally feels like summer. In the midst of some traveling and crafty adventures this summer, I will be back to posting twice a week. It’s hard to believe EvinOK is... Continue reading →
Capsule Wardrobes for Myself and My Two Kids – Summer 2019 | EvinOK

How I Packed for Myself and Two Kids in One Suitcase – Summer Capsule Wardrobes

by Evin // July 1, 2019 // No Comments
I just finished packing for a summer of travel with my two sons (ages 7 and 2) and am delighted that we are doing capsule wardrobes again this year. All three of our clothing for the entire summer fit into... Continue reading →

What’s On My Knitting Needles?

by Evin // May 23, 2019 // No Comments
I’ve been focused on my upcoming book project, but for a break from that I’m working on a classic triangle shawl as a gift for my mother-in-law. I started it last summer, and she’s patient so she knows it may... Continue reading →
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My Spring So Far… Lots of Pancakes

by Evin // April 9, 2019 // No Comments
I’ve been enjoying my blogging break so much but also thinking of all the things I’ve made and want to share them with you. Soon! Soon! So, nothing new with me. I’ve been sick since EYF19, so lots of antibiotics... Continue reading →

My March Highlights: Kate’s Wedding & EYF19

by Evin // March 26, 2019 // No Comments
This was a busy month and I’ve been under the weather so it feels like it has dragged and also flown by. To kick off the month, I saw one of my best friends wed the love of her life.... Continue reading →
Carrot cake with icing and little sugar carrot designs on top.

My Winter Highlights

by Evin // February 12, 2019 // No Comments
I’m slowing down a bit on my blog posts this Spring to focus on life offline, but want to keep you in the loop so here are some highlights.   I’ve been busy testing recipes for Bake Knit Sew 2... Continue reading →

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