{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 14 - Wordless Wednesday }

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 13 - New crochet hooks }

Ever since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, I've had a hard time crocheting.  All my old hooks are uncomfortable, hurt my fingers, hurt my hands and after a while I have to set the project aside.

 

It's frustrating and disappointing, and I thought that I would be left with no recourse, when it comes to doing this hobby that I love. 

 

I had heard over the years about how certain hooks help but hadn't yet gotten around to purchasing new hooks, mainly because I wasn't really crocheting as much the past two years.

 

Now that I have gotten back into it, I knew it was time.   

While at Michael's this past weekend to pick up my yarn for the blanket I'm working on, I saw a hook from Loops & Threads which is actually the same yarn that I'm using.

 

It looks so comfy to use that I decided to grab it and just see.  Oh my goodness, what a change in crocheting, it was life changing, really.  I know that sounds super cheesy to say, but for me it truly was.

 

I wanted to get a few more, and I found this set at Amazon, not the same brand but it was only $7.00, Ergonomic soft grip, and shipped overnight.  I just got them and love them as much as the other hook.  I think the soft grip is definitely key when you suffer from arthritis. 

I keep all my hooks in these two Cath Kidston pouches.  I used to have them all over the place and sometimes it was hard to find what I needed, now I know where they are at all times.

I also ordered these binder clips which I find very helpful when I'm working on a crochet pattern from a book.  It keeps the pages open and where I need them.  They were also really inexpensive at just $8 for 180, with different sizes.  Just perfect.

{ Blogtover 2026 - Day 12 - Happy Homemaker Monday 10/12/2026 }

Good morning everyone.

 

It is a beautiful morning with a cool crisp wind coming in through the windows.  It feels glorious.

 

I hope you're having a good holiday weekend, we've had a quiet one since we're all right at the tail end of this flu, so didn't want to do anything but rest and get better.

 

We will be going for our daily morning walk with Kaia soon, and then I have no clue what we will do today.  

 

Anyway, let's see what is going on around our homes for the week ahead.  Have a wonderful blessed week.  

♥♥ The Weather ♥♥
We are finally feeling Fall temperatures.  Mornings are even a little cold which means summer has left for good.  Yay for that!  

 

Monday - Sunny, 93
Tuesday - Partly cloudy, 96
Wednesday - Scattered Thunderstorms, 88
Thursday - Thunderstorms, 79
Friday - Mostly Cloudy, 64
Saturday - Partly cloudy, 66
Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 73


♥♥ As I look outside my window ♥♥
The sun hasn't come up yet, it is not even 7am.   The back porch light is on so I see the patio but that's pretty much it.    

♥♥ Right now I am ♥♥
Sitting at my desk, listening to a video on YouTube and working on this post. 

 

♥♥ Thinking and pondering ♥♥
Nothing in particular, my mind is just filled with crochet, bills, things to do, and so forth.  

 

♥♥ How am I feeling ♥♥
I am about 95% when it comes to the flu.  Still dealing with some congestion but thankfully feeling much better.  

 

♥♥ On the breakfast plate ♥♥
I had a cup of coffee with cinnamon, a teaspoon of brown sugar and a little splash of maple syrup.  Haven't had any breakfast yet and don't really feel like anything in particular so not sure what I'll eat.  

 

♥♥ On the lunch plate ♥♥
Just like last week, it will be Tuna Chickpea Salad.  

 

♥♥ On the dinner plate ♥♥
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. 

 

♥♥ What I'm wearing ♥♥
Summer nightgown.  Will change into some leggings and a tshirt soon to go on our walk.  

 

♥♥ On my reading pile ♥♥
Reading 2 Samuel in the Bible.      

Started The Familiars by Stacey Halls.

 

Also reading What to Do in a Valley by Jabin Chavez. 

 

♥♥ On my TV this week ♥♥
Youtube - 

Homemaking and book vlogs

Vlogtober

Crochet and Knitting podcasts 

 

Netflix - 

I Survived a Serial Killer

The Great British Bake Off

 

Turkish Soap -

Mercan Kosk

Guller ve Gunahlar

Muhtemel Ask

Halef

Sevdigim Sensin

Gunesin Dogdugu Yer

Anne Yarisi

Sevdan Bir Ates

 

♥♥ On the menu ♥♥

 

Monday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans  

Tuesday - Baked Catfish Nuggets with Garlic and Parsley, Curried Quinoa, Roast Vegetables 
Wednesday - Dad's Favorite Chicken, Garlic Spaghetti, Salad
Thursday - Pork Chops Supreme, Rice, Cauliflower and Broccoli 

Friday - Layered Flatbreads and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Saturday - Chipotle Style Burrito Bowls

Sunday - Baked Meatball Kofta with Potatoes

♥♥ Looking around the house ♥♥
I need to do a good vacuum and dusting today, and just the usual Monday pick up.   

♥♥ To Do List for the week ♥♥
- Carpet clean, vacuum, dust

- Normal daily cleaning, kitchen, bathroom, living spaces

- Finish working on the crochet Puss in Boots

- Continue working on the Universe in Bloom Blanket  

♥♥ What I am creating ♥♥

Universe in Bloom Blanket and Puss in Boots from Toft Crochet.  

♥♥ Something fun to share ♥♥
I love using Ambience and ASMR videos from YouTube while I'm cleaning or working on a crochet project, paying bills, or whatever it may be that I want some background music or sweet imagery.

 

This one is so sweet, it is Little Women Autumn Apple Picking at Orchard House.

 

♥♥ From the camera ♥♥

I love sitting at my desk, by the window, and working on crochet projects.   

 

♥♥ Devotional ♥♥ 

I have a new book from the publisher, to review.  It is called Midnight Hallelujah.  I just thought I would share something that is said in the very first page.

 

What do we do when the life we're living feels painfully out of step with the faith we proclaim?  When the silence of stagnant dreams and unanswered prayers makes us question if we've misunderstood God's heart altogether?  

 

I think a lot of us can relate to those thoughts, can't we? 

 

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 11 - Sunday }

  

We spent a very quiet Sunday.

 

It started with a wonderful morning walk, right as the sun was starting to rise.  Then we made a quick trip to Lowe's for some material so that we can finish the chicken area in the back.

 

Came back home, and I changed into comfy clothes and spent the rest of the day relaxing, crocheting and watching TV.

 

Some days are just like this, nowhere to be, nothing to do in particular, and those tend to be my favorite days above all.  

{ Blogtober 2026 - Day 10 - Early morning walks }