Time to get to Work….

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I have enjoyed looking through my Pinterest account. Pinterest has so many items to look at from being creative with crochet, looking at art, cars, and the list goes on………..

I have come across posts about how you can make money on Pinterest, taking notes, and telling myself I will follow through with what I have learned. 

Here is what I read  today and a note or two….

{} How to Make Money on Pinterest (with or without a blog) | Live Love Health & Wealth (livelovehealthwealth.com)   LIVE LOVE Health & Wealth

HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON PINTEREST (WITH OR WITHOUT A BLOG) APRIL 7TH, 2023 {}

{}How to Write SEO-Friendly Meta Descriptions In 2023 (backlinko.com) {}

I first learned about Canva through Journey With The Hintons.

{}https://youtu.be/B4QT0Hzw70I?si=daSzA4FWCgApBCZb

Journey With The Hintons@Officialjourneywiththehintons‧

Make & Sell Digital Products Online & Get Paid $5000 A Month (Sell Canva Templates) {}

It is time I STOP procrastinating and get to work.

LD*

Back to the Square

I knew I wanted to make a boy’s blanket and I wanted to do another new pattern. I can’t believe I actually went through five different patterns before I settled on the Granny Square Stitch. Although I have done this pattern countless times. I know there are countless ways of doing the same stitch and if it was a chance to learn something new? 

I crochet and I am opened to learning different ways, because there is “No one way” to actually do a crochet stitch. I enjoy learning something new (#5 – I believe it’s called a standing stitch).

#1: Waffle Stitch

https://youtu.be/sU0WkD7MIdo   https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/sU0WkD7MIdo/mqdefaucomfortablelt_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CNzGqP8F&rs=AOn4CLD2rL3Fy0YX6i_aETOr77dLxzH6hw

Lamplight Crochet Tutorial #27 Waffle Stitch Baby Blanket

#2: CATHERINE’S WHEEL

https://youtu.be/xaPg tellAo55RoY     https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/xaPgAo55RoY/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CNDWqP8F&rs=AOn4CLCLDC6EePpAt6TMmI9-9Ti1kIlofg

#naztazia

HOW to CROCHET CATHERINE’S WHEEL – Crochet Stitch Pattern by Naztazia

You can learn how to Crochet the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch pattern in this DIY video tutorial. Hi I’m Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. This is a nice crochet stitch for beginner to advanced crocheters. The stitches are composed of two opposite shell clusters that form a circle, wheel, or round object. This stitch pattern works great in a blanket, a scarf, or a shawl. It would also look nice in a sweater or other fashion accessories.

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#3: Easy Breezy Mile A Minute Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

https://youtu.be/OVuxzsJoQyA    https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OVuxzsJoQyA/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&rs=AOn4CLBNqr7vsVyw1fmFz1R9TkRt_Mz_9A

#Crochet #CrochetPodcast #TheSecretYarnery

Easy Breezy Mile A Minute Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern | The Secret Yarnery

Do you love crochet, crochet tutorials, easy crochet patterns, and the occasional crochet along?  Whether you want to learn to crochet, looking for new crochet designs, crochet stitches, crochet ideas,  yarn & yarnspirations, or a step by step crochet tutorial, you have found the right place!  The Secret Yarnery is here to help you bring your creative aspirations into reality with motivation, inspiration, and easy diy tutorials.  Join us!  https://bit.ly/2opYkWB 

#4:  V Stitch Square

 https://youtu.be/KqgwYWJYXe0    https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KqgwYWJYXe0/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&rs=AOn4CLCdQVCbYN72xlNeeNn38YwaY83D8A

Super easy crochet: V Stitch Square

Blossom Crochet   Super easy V Stitch square – can be used for small individual squares or one large continuous square of any size! Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blossom_cro…

#5: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

https://youtu.be/0GoIFbnRU0I   https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0GoIFbnRU0I/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&rs=AOn4CLDDwctnl3qBDdLxngibBzoY3-TV1Q

Blossom Crochet

Blossom Crochet: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

Granny Squares are a great stash busting project. – whether you choose to make lots of small ones or a huge one, this crochet tutorial will help you do it!

Time to get back to crocheting..

Bye IV Now, LD*

My Next Step

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I am in the middle of breaking down my second book and turning them into a blog post. I know I can get up to 50 pages copyrighted and each post should have at least 1,500 words. I was going to put an ad at the bottom of the post. 

That was my idea anyway. I knew I had to buy a plugin, but didn’t know it cost so much. Then I had a surprise to my question, because I thought adding  ads was affiliate marketing? The person who answered my question about the price seemed confused. 

Let me go ask google and see if I am right or wrong, because I am doing my best to keep a roof over my mother’s head and food for her to eat. Now I can and have gone to bed hungry, but I need that roof to be there.

{}This is the answer I got back from Google: Affiliate marketing involves promoting products or services through affiliates who earn commissions, while advertising typically uses display ads to reach target audiences directly. Both aim to attract customers, but their methods and personalization differ.{}

Okay, I believe I write, just saying it wrong, and I am moving forward. I I

didn’t want to go into my rent money, but I am. I will just have to cut my grocery list, because I have to step out of my not so comfortable zone and try something new.

I have already started doing that by doing Tai Chi. I am beyond tired of being in pain coming home from work, and I can no longer go for my morning walks on my day off.

I may not like change, but that is life. If we don’t change, then we get left behind, and I rather move forward. I am now going to take that next step, because tomorrow will be a better day.

I am also going to keep my word. If and when I add any ads to my post it will have something to do with my storyline and I will research the item if I hadn’t tried it myself.

**side note : I wonder how I could actually try new items? Another question to look up at another time.

Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV [18] “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. [19] See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.18-19.NIV

Bye IV Now, LD*

Having a lazy day is cool once in a while, and maybe a second cup of coffee will end my day off, right? Then again, I’d better get a cup of tea…

What Plans?

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I had started crossing off a list of things I had wanted to do after I got home from work. I knew what I needed to do and the reasons behind each move, and all was good until –

  1. My eyes don’t want to stay focused.

I am amazed that I am moving, because I haven’t eaten anything (other than a banana and a few animal crackers) in over ten hours. I know I should eat, but I want to go to sleep.

I also want to work on my book. I know I am going to put that on hold, because I need to be at my best, for my best work, and tired eyes just won’t do.

I wonder how many plans have gone astray because your body doesn’t want to do what you want it to. It’s cool, I say, “listen to your body and complete your plan another day.”

Bye IV Now, LD*

I want to write….

I want to crochet…

But my empty tummy says it wants to eat…

I can write tomorrow, because the sun is going down and I am losing my light. I guess I will be crocheting by my TV light after I eat.

Staying Calm….

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So many words are jamming in my head and so many thoughts going in different directions and this overwhelming feeling of unsureness is starting to bug me.

 Matthew 11:28 NIV [28]  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.11.28.NIV

Romans 12:9 NIV [9] Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. https://bible.com/bible/111/rom.12.9.NIV 

Philippians 4:6 NIV [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/php.4.6.NIV

2 Corinthians 4:8 NIV [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 

https://bible.com/bible/111/2co.4.8.NIV

Reading the Word has a way of calming me down. I am about to get into my world (working on my book) and holding onto a smile as I will be going to my first interview next week. I will keep praying and if it’s the job for me, then I will be leaving the mall with my next job.

Bye IV Now, LD*