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The Knit of the Irish – Knitting Patterns from Designers in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day

February 23, 2021 // 1 Comment
With a month to go before Saint Patrick’s feast day, we better get knitting, folks! About 180 years ago, my ancestors left Ireland in pursuit of the American dream. I wonder what they’d say to me now that I’ve moved back?... Continue reading →
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Your Guide to American Thanksgiving History, Recipes, and Crafts

November 19, 2020 // No Comments
As an American living in Ireland, I have had to adapt to Thanksgiving Thursday being just another day. I shared my thoughts on this several years ago in an article in The Irish Examiner. Today, I’m not reflecting on my... Continue reading →
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Should I become an expat? 5 Unexpected benefits of expat life

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 →
Travel Unravelled: Where I Went and Yarn I Bought | EvinOK

Travel Unravelled: Where I Went and Yarn I Bought

July 24, 2020 // No Comments
When I travel, I bring back three kinds of souvenirs: Christmas tree ornaments, iron-on patches, and yarn. Each Christmas, we are reminded of our adventures as we trim and admire the tree, though I’m still trying to track down ornaments... Continue reading →
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Surviving and Thriving on Staycation Drives or Long Road Trips with Kids

July 3, 2020 // No Comments
I previously wrote a post about how to pack for kids for a long-haul flight and also how to entertain kids on a long-haul flight. I also did some Instagram videos about the topic. But this post is focusing those... Continue reading →
Narrow Dingle Peninsula Road with sea in the distance and rolling green fields to the side. Photo by Evin Bail OKeeffe

6 Scenic Drives in Ireland for Your Staycation

March 5, 2020 // No Comments
While it may seem like an eternity before your next sun holiday, why not explore the Irish landscape to satisfy the wanderlust in you! Experience our glorious heritage by visiting historical attractions and admiring our unrivalled coastal scenery. I’ve teamed... Continue reading →
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What’s In My Travel Knitting Bag? How I Fly with Knitting Needles and Scissors

July 2, 2019 // No Comments
As I’m preparing for a bit of traveling this summer, I wanted to share details of what’s in my travel knitting bag. It still has all the essentials of my main knitting kit, but is streamlined and TSA friendly. You... 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

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 →
Surviving a Long-Haul Flight with Happy Kids | EvinOK

Keeping My Little Kids Happy on Long-haul Flights

June 27, 2019 // 2 Comments
Years ago, when my first-born LB was very little, I was anticipating a solo trip with LB (he was 20 months old at the time) and concerned about keeping him happy and calm. Up until then, he had been on five... Continue reading →
Packing for a long flight with a toddler | EvinOK

Packing for a Long Flight with a Toddler

November 15, 2018 // No Comments
I originally wrote this when my first son, LB was 21 months old and we visited my family in the States. And this summer, I visited my family again with AH who was 23 months old at the time. The... Continue reading →
I Dared to FibreShare and I Sent a Taste of Ireland | EvinOK

I Dared to FibreShare a Taste of Ireland & a List of Irish Chocolatiers

November 8, 2018 // No Comments
For the first time ever, I joined FibreShare for this round. Spoiler alert: I truly enjoyed it. In this post, I want to share my experience with you in case you are considering it or want to know how it... Continue reading →
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Admiring All the Woolly Wonderfulness at Carol Feller Studio Open Day

October 2, 2018 // No Comments
This Saturday, Carol Feller hosted an Open Day at her new studio space in Cork’s Marina Park. It was an opportunity to see her many samples, browse yarns for her new patterns, visit with other knitters, and maybe do a... Continue reading →
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Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Every Last Detail

July 17, 2018 // No Comments
This past March, I attended my third Edinburgh Yarn Festival. The festival was a lively mix of vendors, chatting, knitting, new friends and familiar faces, workshops, and so many woolly temptations. I’ll run through some of the things that I enjoyed... Continue reading →
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My Favorite Things in Washington, D.C.

April 28, 2018 // No Comments
Growing up inside the Beltway meant Smithsonian museums on weekends and field trips, boating on the Tidal Basin, picnics by the Washington Monument, and generally enjoying DC as my hometown. So, I’m sharing my top picks. There are so many... Continue reading →
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7-Day Washington DC Itinerary

April 17, 2018 // No Comments
As a D.C. native, I grew up playing on the National Mall and visiting the Smithsonian museums regularly. It was a gift to have that upbringing and gave me a glimpse into the real city of Washington – not just... Continue reading →
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Inspired by the Irish Landscape

March 15, 2018 // No Comments
As you know if you’re a regular reader or friend of mine, I live in Ireland. As an American here, it is exotic and different than where I grew up. I am a city girl at-heart, but when I am... Continue reading →
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Three Very Different Visits to London and What We Did

February 20, 2018 // 3 Comments
This week’s blog posts are about London! Today, an overview of the different things we’ve done on our various visits to London then on Thursday I’ll share a recipe for my take on the grilled cheese at Borough Market. We... Continue reading →
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Benchspace: Woodworking for Social Stress Relief and Creative Expression

November 30, 2017 // 1 Comment
This past Saturday, I participated in a fun woodworking session at Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city’s Marina center. It was luck that I was contacted by David Scannell who invited me to be part of it. After being sick... Continue reading →
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Tips for A Successful Disneyland Vacation with Your Family

November 7, 2017 // No Comments
Today, we have a guest post from my friend Christy in Honolulu. She and I have been friends since way back in Autumn 2006 and now we’re both moms and she is doing amazing things, including planning and writing this guest... Continue reading →
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13th Annual Mariners Stitch n Pitch

August 17, 2017 // No Comments
On July 20th, I joined the America’s Knitting contingent at the 13th annual Mariners Stitch n Pitch night to cheer on the Seattle Mariners. A plan formed when I was still in Ireland to meet up and when the event... Continue reading →

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