Knitting or crocheting is an amazing skill because you can make just about anything with it. From baby booties to boot cuffs, to even a hat or scarf, it's fairly easy and simple to learn. If you want to tone down on your cost, buy yarn from the thrift shop (just trust me on this one; yarn for $0.50 is better than yarn for $5.00).  The best part? You can crochet WHILE WATCHING T.V. I mean, you can be making yourself a cozy warm hat while watching I Love Lucy (it takes not quite as long as you would think before you can just feel the rhythm of the yarn & needle, and don't even need to look). 

cheap cost + your own handmade clothes, no brainer.

This year I'm revisioning watermelons and cucumbers to have sort of a 'trellis teepee' growing method. Look up 'growing cucumbers (or watermelons) vertically' on Pinterest, and you'll see what I mean. Both of them rot easily, so growing Sugar Babies and cucumbers without touching the ground sounds like a *MIND BLOWN* idea. Maybe thinking of planting, vegetables and construction will help you forget it's still winter. And by planning now, you'll not only be ready when the weather turns warm, but you'll also have saved a bunch of time.

A good way to be prepared is by learning what grows in your area. You can also save more money by buying seeds (slightly risky, but then you might be paying $0.20 over $3.00) and trying your green thumb. If you're looking for an easy flower to grow by seeds and to plant around your garden, Marigolds are thee way to go. I grew them into hedges last year, no kid.

#3 Take the Crepe Challenge

I've been on Pinterest (surprise surprise) and these A-MAZING Crepe recipes were just jumping out at me. I managed to convince Mom (after all, their so thin if you mess up you aren't wasting much money) to teach me. It was a blast. we just made some batter, poured it into the bottom of the pan, and flipped it, then done (SO much easier to flip than an egg).

After, we rolled them with a filling of berries and banana-cream cheese and a sprinkling of chocolate chunks. I was surprised, but three of those were super filling. You all need to go an' try to make some crepes because let me tell you, it's fun. 

#1 reason for cabin fever, can't wait till spring. #2 reason, not enough exercise. All that cozy winter time do-nothing schedule makes your body extra full of energy. 

Solution?

Workout. I find ballet (or just dance) workouts on Youtube that get me stretched and tired. And shaking, no kid. It's an amazing, COMPLETELY FREE and actually fun way to test your endurance. Totally worth a try or two.

Pluuussss, why not get in shape for summer and spring? Yep, you can do that hard stuff while it's still chilly outside an' save the fun part for the warm weather. I'm probably around a couple inches from my right split. 0_O.

More importantly, back to my last post, is being thankful. We are so blessed by God that we have no idea. It's amazing when we open our eyes and see everything, starting at the glorious fact that Jesus died for us. For you. He loves you. He made you.

Do you have cabin fever?