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I’m so distracted 🤪 All I can think about is 🧶. Yarn that on clearance at Michael’s for only 99¢!!! The kind that I’ve been obsessing over lately - Caron Cakes! I saw Big Cakes and Cotton Cakes for 99¢!!! Do you need me to say it again? NINETY NINE CENTSSS 😱 😩 I want to go so bad but I have no way of getting there 😭. I even looked up 🚎 public transport LOL. (Not feasible due to COVID) This is bad y’all. I can’t even function 😅. Sigh... Well if I can’t get any then maybe you can! RUN, don’t walk!! And if you do, pls tag me and share your awesome finds so I can live vicariously through you. In the mean time I’ll just be here with the Big Cakes I have left at home, day dreaming of all the clearance yarn and wishing I was strolling down the yarn aisle at Michael’s 💭 🌀Pattern: Fireplace Afghan by @crochetdreamz 🧶 Yarn: @yarnspirations Caron Big Cakes in Mint Fudge #yarnbasegang #imadethis #homedecor #blanket #handmadeblanket #crochetblanket #yarnlover #yarnaddict #yarnislife #yarnismyselfcare #crochetaddict #crochetersofig #crochetersofwashington #crochetersofpnw #crochetlife #forsale #makersgonnamake #ourmakerlife #crochetallday #yarnspirations #makeitwithmichaels #caronbigcakes #washingtoncrocheters #craftlife #crochetastherapy #crochetlover #caroncakes #crochetlifehappylife #yarnmakesmehappy #crochetinspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6ZtWdJM0N/?igshid=kidkwsszxdvg

It’s Friday!! Fri-day... fry day 🍟 ...No? Anyone? 😅 I’m usually craving fries at some point in the week but yesterday and today I’ve been wanting a donut. Just one 🍩 preferably with sprinkles 😁 But alas, I won’t be getting a donut cuz health 😒. So I’ve been distracting myself with this blanket and it worked!! (But did it really? Cuz I’m still talking about donuts as we speak 🥴) Back to the blanket (that has nothing to do with donuts or fries). I’m so happy with how it turned out! This was my first time making tassels so it was a little challenging at first. Tassels def take more work than fringe and now I can’t decide which I like better. Which do you prefer? 🤔 Pattern: Fireplace Afghan by @crochetdreamz Yarn: @yarnspirations Caron Big Cakes in Mint Fudge P.S. - What you can’t see in the background are the boxes 📦 that are still in our living room. We still haven’t finished unpacking yet and here I am crocheting, not a care in the world! 😬😆🤫 I’ll get around to it eventually 😅 #yarnbasegang #yarnspirations #caronbigcakes #yarnaddict #yarnporn #yarnlover #crochetersofig #crochetersofwashington #washingtoncrocheters #crochetersofpnw #pnwcrocheters #craftlife #crochetlife #crochetastherapy #crochetaddict #crochetlover #yarnismylovelanguage #yarnismyselfcare #yarnislife #caroncakes #crochetlifehappylife #yarnmakesmehappy #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #crochetinspiration #blanket #imadethis #makeitwithmichaels #homedecor #crochetblanket https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwv1DAJ3MD/?igshid=18066b6osr602

Did you really think I’d forget?! Remember how I told you I was gonna share more on this bomb ass deal I got on yarn? 🗣 EACH CAKE WAS ONLY $2.99!! (Sorry I’m yelling. I’m just REALLY excited.) Original price on these baddies are usually $9.99. What a friggin’ deal! Our local Tuesday Morning is closing 🙁 so there was a store wide clearance. Boyfriend and I just happened to stumble upon it and decided to check it out. We needed some extra dish ware and home goods. But you already know my ass had to look down the craft aisle! 😂 That’s when I found these beauties 😍 Boyfriend had left to use the restroom and came back to me eyeing these cakes 👀😅. (Note: I had already promised him and myself that I wouldn’t buy anymore yarn until I made a dent in my stash at home. He was not amused when he had to pack up all my yarn during the move 😆) Long story short, it was such an awesome deal that HE ended up telling me to get all the Caron Big Cakes they had left. He even helped me put them in our cart AND told me it’d be his treat! 😁😁 We wiped ‘em clean 😂 and I was smiling from ear to ear. Boyfriend shook his head as we walked to the car saying, “How did we end up with even more yarn??” 🤣 I am the luckiest girl in the world 🥰 (Yes we found some good deals on home stuff: plates, bowls, knives, those air freshener sachet thingies, kitchen mat, etc. But obviously nothing compares to the yarn!!!) @squishmallows Dino not included 😛 #yarnbasegang #yarnaddict #yarndeals #yarnporn #yarnlover #yarnspirations #caronbigcakes #tuesdaymorningfinds #tuesdaymorninghaul #bargainshopper #bargainshopping #crochetersofwashington #crochetersofpnw #pnwcrochet #washingtoncrocheters #craftlife #crochetlife #craftastherapy #crochetastherapy #yarnstash #crochetaddict #crochetlover #yarnismyselfcare #yarnismylovelanguage #yarnislife #caroncakes #crochetlifehappylife #whatsinmyroom #yarnmakesmehappy #noneedforanightstand (lol) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCroeOhJSHz/?igshid=1gn45n8cqu1kq

Phew, it’s been a while since I’ve posted on here! Big thangs happened - we moved from Bay Area, Cali to the PNW for Boyfriend’s next assignment at JBLM in Washington. House hunting in the middle of a pandemic is not the biz! So... all our stuff is still in boxes. Well, half our stuff is still in boxes. We’re still waiting for the other half to be delivered 🤦🏻‍♀️. Hooray for military movers, amirite? 😅 In the meantime, Boyfriend set up this little rolley cart for me next to our bed. (yes we’re sleeping on the floor until our other half of things gets delivered 😑 all the big furniture is in there) And he even arranged the cakes for me + my plushies! 🥰 Also v excited about this (new) yarn stash on my cart! These are recent additions from Boyfriend 😁 even tho I promised not to buy anymore yarn 😅 More about this later... cuz it was a bomb ass deal!! Toodles for now - hit that follow button to stay up with all my random shenanigans as we start this next chapter here in Washington! (and so you can laugh at me as I try to unpack and find a place for all my yarn 🧶 lol) #yarnbasegang #yarnspirations #squishmallows #squishmallowsquad #militarygirlfriend #airforcegirlfriend #militarylife #militarywifelife #yarnaddict #yarnstash #crochetaddict #caronbigcakes #caroncakes #bargainshopper #crochetersofwashington #crochetersofpnw #newtotheneighborhood #crochetlover #crochetinspiration #craftlife #crochetlife #crochetlifehappylife #craftastherapy #crochetastherapy #myhappyplace #yarnislife #yarnismylovelanguage #yarnismyselfcare #noneedforanightstand #whatsinmyroom (at DuPont, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCl7wXQJned/?igshid=ifli9kt7t7x5

Just a friendly reminder from Fish to take a break from your screens and grab a book, learn a new hobby, try a new recipe, or get up and boogie!🕺🏻💃🏻 Stay healthy and safe, everyone! 💜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📚 I’m currently reading Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (cuz ya girl ran outta yarn 😅). Will start another crochet project later today... What are you up to? https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bHAYIpwDP/?igshid=lcaexgybdpnb

Did a grocery run with my mama yesterday at our local @foodmaxx. Is it weird for me to say I got excited over milk?🥛😅 I usually get @horizonorganic 0% nonfat milk, but they didn’t have it so I grabbed the 1% instead. My mom has never had Horizon milk, so I wanted to get some for her to try. And she really likes it! 😃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We also decided to splurge and get @nutchermilk because the bottles were pretty and we‘ve seen it around at a lot of places but never had the chance to try it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I can confirm that the chocolate 🍫 milk is 👌🏽 and I would def buy it again (and in the bigger bottle)! My mom likes it too 😋. We haven’t opened the strawberry 🍓 yet. Will keep you posted! (at Tracy, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Or_NPJT_u/?igshid=glu87v15jugp

I intended to break into this beauty today with some stamping and coloring, but time escaped me. It’s already almost midnight and I’m just finishing up dinner and dessert 🤪, so this’ll have to wait until tomorrow. Maybe I’ll try waking up early to squeeze more into my day? 🤷🏻‍♀️ We’ll see how I feel in the morning. 🤞🏽 no insomnia tonight 😴 cuz ya girl is tryna get a good night’s sleep! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This pic doesn’t do this journal justice tho. What caught my eye (besides the $7.47 clearance price tag 🤑) was the metallic gold design on the cover and gilded edges. If you know me, you’d know that I love yellow gold. Plus it was on clearance so that was enough justification for me to get it 😅. (Don’t rat me out to Boyfriend tho 😆.) In all seriousness, given how lousy I’ve been feeling lately, I’m trying to make a concerted effort to tap into creative outlets to help keep me on solid ground. I don’t have specific plans for this journal yet, but I do think it’s going to be a random collection of things. That way, it’ll be easier for me to add things to it and actually USE the damn thing. It’s always been so hard for me to get started in brand new journals, notebooks, planners, a blank canvas, etc. ✍🏽 Writing on that first page... Not wanting to make mistakes that would mess it up... Anyone else have the problem of not wanting to “ruin” new things? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Yes, I’m OCD 😅 and attempt to be a perfectionist, so I get mad at myself if there are visible oopsies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But the reality is we all make mistakes. Just gotta embrace them, learn how to improve, and roll with it! ...or so I keep telling myself. Easier said than done! 😬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I swear, guys. Tomorrow I’ll break into this journal 📔- even if it’s just an ugly scribble somewhere. I’m already cringing at the thought 😅 but I just gotta do it!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #stationerylover #stationeryaddict #journaling #creativejournal #creativejournaling #bujo #pursuitofhappiness #happiness #choosehappiness #behappy #journalquotes #happinessquotes #craftastherapy #ocd #ocdproblems #perfectionist #bujobeginner #journalcover #journalcommunity #bujonewbie #stationeryfinds #stationeryobsessed (at Livermore, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5zfobppJYJ/?igshid=pryoe6frree0

All this rain makes for one of the best kinda seasons in food - soup szn 🍲. And this clam chowder from @samschowdermobile def hit the spot last Sunday while we were at @sfetsy Indie Holiday Emporium! 😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #sfetsy #holidayemporium #indieholidayemporium #craftfair #etsyfair #holidayseason #holidays #weekendplans #weekendadventure #sfbayarea #sanfrancisco #citylife #pier27 #pier27sf #pier27sanfrancisco #jameshermancruiseterminal #portofsanfrancisco #ihesf #ihesf2019 #sfetsyshow #soupweather #soupseason #bayareaeats #bayareafood #norcaleats #lunchtime #picsfirsteatlater #latepost #clamchowder (at Pier 27 Port of San Francisco Cruise Ship Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ri5Idpu-H/?igshid=fshf8e49zmsn

Oh hello 🙃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Omg you guys, I’m loving how this lil dude is turning out! (I’m purposely not telling you what he’s supposed to be. Drop a line below if you have a guess of what this little guy is gonna grow up to be! 😛) I’m a little disappointed I didn’t have time to work on him some more tonight after I got home from work, but he’s def a priority for tomorrow! This is what happens when I have to work late and have no more energy or the mental capacity to do anything after I get home 🥔😪. I’m headed off to bed now, goodnight y’all! 😴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Designer: Kristi Tullus, http://kristitlus.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #crochetamigurumi #amigurumi #plushies #handmade #handmadeplushies #handmadeplush #crochetgirlgang #crochetaddict #createmakeshare #craftsposure #maker #makersgonnamake #memade #imadethis #craftastherapy #bhooked #happyhooker #crochetlife #wip #whatsonmyhook #currentwip #crochetwip #crochetcrew #stuffedanimals #ourmakerlife #handmadeisbetter #modernmaker #crochetersofig #crocheteveryday (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pAgcpJYoF/?igshid=1och2imz5srpr

Brought these goodies to work with me today (tenks Boyfriend for the thoughtful gifts 🥰 which are extra special bc they come from far away) but ran out of time to play with them. I really wanna do a lettering challenge this month. I’m already behind!! 🙉 Today has been such a chaotic mess, and I got home from work late after having to run some errands. Hopefully I can start tomorrow! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I just realized that in the midst of rushing to pack up and go home, I left my little dude crochet piece at work!! 😩 I’m so sad now. I was gonna work on it some more tonight with the hopes of finishing it. 😓 I really hope he’s on my desk and that it didn’t fall out of my purse or bag. *sigh* I’ve been very forgetful today. Hopefully tomorrow is better... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #scatterbrained #forgetful #handlettering #handletteringsupplies #manuscriptpens #manuscriptpencompany #manuscriptpenco #markers #doubletipmarkers #creativelettering #moderncalligraphy #lettering #calligraphypens #duotipmarkers #fieldsketchpad #artmate #jarirbookstore @jarirbookstore #handletteringnewbie #handletteringcommunity #handletteringbeginner #craftastherapy #createmakeshare #sketchpad #boyfriendappreciationpost #maker #busybee #stationeryaddict #stationerylover #artsupplies (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5mM3JuJSQv/?igshid=hvdovs75xyyu

Despite the 🌧 wet and gloomy gray weather, Best Friend and I decided to venture into the city to go to @sfetsy Indie Holiday Emporium, and we are so glad we did! ☺️ It was so much fun seeing so many vendors (and when I say so many I mean a LOT - roughly 150) and all their locally-designed and handmade items. Knocked off a couple holiday gifts on my list (and got a few items for myself hehe) while hanging out with Best Friend 👯‍♀️ - t’was a good day. I may or may not have spent a small fortune, but I’m happy knowing these are one-of-a-kind products and that I’m supporting small businesses! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pics to come of my awesome haul from today’s adventures - stay tuned! 🎄🎁☃️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #shoplocal #shophandmade #sfetsy #holidayemporium #indieholidayemporium #craftfair #etsyfair #holidayseason #holidayshopping #holidays #sundayfunday #weekendplans #weekendadventure #sfbayarea #sanfrancisco #citylife #pier27 #pier27sf #pier27sanfrancisco #jameshermancruiseterminal #balloonarch #portofsanfrancisco (at Pier 27 Port of San Francisco Cruise Ship Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5jnMULppZ6/?igshid=1642wbfdbuuut

I haven’t done much today 🙈 so here’s a pic of yesterday’s lunch. This was my first time at Turtle Tower, and I ordered phở tái chín (rare and well done beef noodle soup). This rainy, cold weather made it a perfect phở day! 🤗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll have to admit, I’m not a fan of this style of phở. The noodles were a little too well done for my taste, and their size def caught me off guard! 😅 The broth also wasn’t as flavorful as I thought it would be. I think this is how northern Vietnamese people make their phở - no shade, just not my preference (6/10). Nevertheless, I was grateful for a warm, and full belly 😊 (and also a break from work lol). Remember the days when you could get a bowl of phở for $5? 💸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #vietnamesefood #vietfood #soupweather #soupseason #asianfood #phởtáichín #noodlesoup #bayareaeats #bayareabites #bayareafoodie #bayareafood #norcaleats #norcalfoodie #sfbayarea #sfeats #sffood #sanfranciscofood #sfrestaurants #turtletower #turtletowersf #lunchbreak #lunchtime #citylife #foodstagram #picsfirsteatlater #instagood #latepost #blackfriday #getinmybelly (at Turtle Tower Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5g-jXspeYO/?igshid=fnf9enljuh53

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving 🦃 and are enjoying the start to the holidays with the long weekend up ahead. I’m working today, so extra good vibes to y’all who had to work yesterday and/or are working today! 👊🏽💪🏽 I’m trying to get some crocheting in while at work 🤫 and I just put the finishing touches on this baby blanket 🤗. Tried out a ribbed border for the first time, and I like how it turned out! It’s a little hard to see given the variegated yarn color, but if you look closely, you should be able to see it 👀. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Counting down the minutes until it’s quittin’ time y’all! 😪 I’m ready to be off work and hopefully stop by @joann_stores so I can pick up some tapestry needles. (I’m teaching myself hand embroidery.) Are any of you shopping today? I’m trying really hard to be good this year and not buy much. Drop a line below and share some good sales you’ve been able to grab! I’d love to hear what goodies you’ve purchased 😀. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket Pattern: hdc throughout; Double Crochet Post Ribbing aborder by @daisyfarmcrafts ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #handmadeholiday #handmadewithlove #handmadewithjoann #crochetaddict #crochetblanket #bhooked #happyhooker #crochetgirlgang #babyblanket #babyboy #holidayseason #holidaygiftidea #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #daisyfarmcrafts #daisyfarmstitches @daisyfarm.stitches #yarnspirations @yarnspirations #bernatblanketyarn #craftastherapy #crochetcrew #crochetallday #handmadecrochet #crochetcommunity #hotoffthehook #whatsonmyhook #createmakeshare #makersgonnamake #imadethis #blackfriday (at Livermore, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5d2VRyJ20-/?igshid=zu5gj9f61u28

As a military girlfriend with a significant other in active duty, Veterans Day has become even more meaningful to me. I encourage you to pause and take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate all those who served our country and those who are fighting to protect our freedom. Thank you to all the veterans out there for your service and sacrifice, and also, thank you to the families and loved ones who supported our veterans during their hardships and difficult times. We are forever grateful, and we salute you. 🇺🇸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Picture credit: veteransdayblog.com ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #veteransday #veteransday2019 #thankyou #happyveteransday🇺🇸 #happyveteransday #wesaluteourtroops #freedom #murica #forevergrateful #military #militarylife #militaryfamily #militarylove #militarygirlfriend #militarywife #militaryspouse #militaryfamilies #militarycouple #militaryrelationship https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vnjU_JLfM/?igshid=55k2mhrtp2qd

Finally broke out these babies this past week and I am LOVING them. My feet feel so light and it’s like I’m walking on clouds! ☁️ These are def my new fav shoes 👟 and I’m never wearing my old pair of gym shoes again! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s been years since I’ve been eyeing @adidas shoes but never allowed myself to make the splurge until I saw these at @nordstromrack. I mean, can you blame me?? The rose gold mauve color with the pretty mesh detail... 😍 And they were under $50!! Ultimate win! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #myfitnessjourney #adidas #adidascloudfoam #memoryfoamfootbed #adidasshoes #gymlifestyle #gymlife #gymapparel #gymshoes #gymmotivation #fitness #fitfam #fitfamily #fitnessmotivation #nordstromrackfinds #maxxlife #discountshopping #shoppingonabudget #affordablegymwear #affordablegymshoes https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sd2owJCn_/?igshid=126e6b744959d

This weekend, I finished packing up this adorable baby blanket for my friends out in Maryland. I’m so excited to send this out tomorrow 📦😃 and can’t wait for their daughter to cuddle up in it. She’s just a little over two months and is the cutest little thing! ☺️ Her dad picked out the colors, and I decided on the pattern for the blanket. I love this color combo of cream and coral paired with the stripes and pom pom border 😍. He did a good job with color selection! This yarn is also one of my favs to work with 🧶 since it feels like I’m squeezing clouds ☁️🤗. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pattern: border from @daisyfarmcrafts; blanket is all hdc Yarn: @yarnspirations Bernat Baby Blanket (coral blossom & vanilla) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yarnbasegang #craftastherapy #babyblanket #handmadeisbetter #crochet #maker #makersgonnamake #crochetblanket #crochetlife #crochetlove #crochetaddict #crochetgirlgang #bhooked #happyhooker #crochetcrew #crochetcommunity #handmadecrochet #crochetastherapy #crochetallday #freshoffthehook #hotoffthehook #wip #whatsonmyhook #createmakeshare #crochetinspiration #imadethis #fanfriday #ilovecrocheting #cuddleblanket #giftforbaby (at Livermore, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bpyehpkZr/?igshid=gmscq7yizmac