LIFESTYLE Archives - Cheryl Moreo

7 Lap Robe Patterns Using Different Crafts

by Cheryl | May 24, 2019 | CRAFTS, CROCHETING, HOME, Home Decor, KNITTING, Recycling, SEWING, WEAVING | 0

Whether you call it a lapghan, lap robe, or lap blanket, you will agree that they are very comfy and cozy. Now, you can make your own in any or all of these seven crafts.

Memorial Day Weekend Activities

by Cheryl | May 2, 2019 | LIFESTYLE, USEFUL INFORMATION | 0

Memorial Day Weekend. A time of family get-together and much more. Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? They both are special.

11 Items to Recycle at Home

by Cheryl | Mar 29, 2019 | HOME, Recycling, Storage & Organization | 0

Pop cans and paper aren’t the only things we should be recycling. Below is a list of the most common items, where, and how to repurpose them. Make a game of recycling at home.

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

by Cheryl | Mar 23, 2019 | Cleaning, HOME, Maintenance | 2

Your home just survived the winter weather. Keep your home in good shape by performing the tasks outlined below. These tasks will help get it ready for the summer weather. Download the handy Spring Home Maintenance Checklist that outlines the following tasks.

32 Documents to Shred to Prevent Identity Theft

by Cheryl | Feb 18, 2019 | HOME, Storage & Organization | 0

Identity theft is in the news regularly. Did you know that the most common source of providing would be thieves your personal information comes into your home almost daily? It is mail! Yes, it arrives in your mailbox and you bring it into your home and toss it into your wastebasket.

Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet – Book Review

by Cheryl | Dec 6, 2018 | BOOK REVIEWS, CRAFTS, CROCHETING, Tunisian Crochet | 0

Want to learn to Tunisian Crochet? Then, this is a great resource book for you.

This book has excellent illustrations. It has the best drawing of the last stitch in the forward pass that I have been able to find. Knowing exactly how to create the last stitch in the forward pass ensures that your left edge is smooth and neat.

3 Eggs Daily

by Cheryl | Oct 28, 2018 | Breakfast & Brunch Recipes, HEALTH & FITNESS, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES | 0

What breakfast food contains only one ingredient, is high in protein, contains much-needed choline and lutein, and has no carbs and no sugar?
Yes, it’s the EGG. One large egg has varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, high-quality protein, and only 70 calories.

Barn Quilts — Southern Prairie Girl

by Cheryl | Aug 30, 2018 | CRAFTS, HOME, Home Decor, QUILTING, SEWING | 0

Where have I been? In Southern Prairie Girl’s post, Barn Quilts, she talks about these beautiful historical artworks.

I might be able to make one of these. Oh, wait, I no longer have a barn. But, I do have a shed. I still may try this.

5 Best Gifts for a Mastectomy Chemotherapy Patient

by Cheryl | May 11, 2018 | CANCER, HEALTH & FITNESS, LIFESTYLE | 0

Based on my chemotherapy experience, I recommend these 5 Best Gifts for a Mastectomy Chemotherapy Patient.In late 2016, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy, and, in early 2017, underwent chemotherapy.

Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary Book Review

by Cheryl | Jan 24, 2017 | BOOK REVIEWS, LOOM KNITTING | 0

Are you ready for the next step in Loom Knitting? Want to spice up your hats, scarves, bags, and more? Then, this is the Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary is for you!

Ultimate Oval Loom Knitting Set by Leisure Arts Review

by Cheryl | Jan 5, 2017 | BOOK REVIEWS, CRAFTS, KNITTING, LOOM KNITTING | 0

A few months ago, Leisure Arts sent me their new “Ultimate Oval Loom” to use and write a review. Because of their request, I have developed a new appreciation for loom knitting.

Weaving Studio – One Weaver’s Dream Studio

by Cheryl | Oct 16, 2014 | Storage & Organization, WEAVING | 0

Myrna Madigan of Illinois sent me these pictures of her new weaving studio. I thought you might enjoy seeing them. Her studio is home to 3 floor looms, 3 table looms, and 2 rigid heddle looms plus 3 spinning wheels. Myrna also knits and crochets.

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Yarn Weight – What does it mean?

by Cheryl | Jul 9, 2019 | CROCHETING, KNITTING, YARN | 1

No, yarn weight isn't referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn. As a beginner knitter or crocheter, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what is a yarn weight, and what does it mean.