Nothing Found

Nothing found. Click on the site logo to go to the homepage or try searching.

Search for:

Copyright

All photos, designs, and patterns are copyright of NorthEast Mama unless otherwise noted. Please do not repost or claim my content as your own.

This site displays third party ads and contains affiliate links. Cindy of NorthEast Mama is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Instagram

northeast.mama

Instagram post 2223552747205361178_2266989370

Sliding into the weekend with my family in my heart and a new blanket on my lap. .
.
.
.
#crochetersofig #NEMamaCrochet #nhmaker #crochetaddict #crochetersoftheworld #crochet #yarnaddict #crochetaddiction #yarncolor #crochetbabyblanket #crochetgirlgang #bhooked #ourcrochetcommunity #outmakerslike

Instagram post 2222785795742594836_2266989370

Why do snow days always seem to happen the day after I get the house clean and tidy? Oh well such is kid life.

Speaking of kid life snow days like today also mean throwing out any to-do list I had and just use this time to hang out with the kids...inside and outside. .
.
.
.
#nhlife #nhmaker #snowday #crochetersofig #crocheted #makinglifecozy #crocheted #craftyaf #wearethemakers

Instagram post 2221386038965128901_2266989370

I just finished listening to "Become Super Woman" by @nicolelapin and I'm still trying to process everything she said.
One of the things I am really taking to heart is her talking about burnout. Last year I experienced peak burnout from trying to work 50+ hours, grow my crochet business, be a wife, mom, and friend. I was trying to do it all but not doing anything. Looking back I wasnt even staying afloat, I was sinking i just didnt know it.

It all came to a head when I was laid off from my job and decided to become an at home mom. The transition was anything but easy and it wasnt an immediate cure for my burnout but slowly I started to work out a new routine for me and my family and I also started to take better care of my health and body. I no longer feel like I'm on the brink of burnout but I also know that maintaining a balance is an ongoing activity not a one and done thing.

How many of you have struggled with burnout recently? What did you do to find a balance in your life?
.
.
.
#crochetersofig #crochetersoftheworld #wearethemakers #makersgonnamake #ourmakerlife #ourcrochetcommunity #maintainingbalance #NEMamaCrochet #nhmaker #crochetaddict #becomingsuperwoman #workliferead

Instagram post 2217079686683648947_2266989370

Instagram post 2214227410118118042_2266989370

Biggest facepalm ever!
I started this blanket back in late 2017 but just rediscovered it when I was straightening up my yarn closet. It was folded neatly in a picnic basket with all my notes, yarn, and hooks.
When I took it out and measured, I realized I'm about 12 inches from finishing! Why did I not finish!?!?! .
.
.
#grannystripes #grannysquareblanket #nhmaker #NEMamaCrochet #crochetaddict #ourmakerlife #makinglifecozy #crochetersofig #ourcrochetcommunity #bhooked #crochetblanket

Instagram post 2213295045950803296_2266989370

The week between Christmas and New Years was tough! The kids and hubs were both off. Don't get me wrong, I loved it and we all had so much fun together but I had a hard time just remembering what day it was!

I also finished up so many projects, patterns, and donations but ended up just tossing all the leftover skeins in a large basket in my yarn closet.

Naturally they all became a tangled mess. Now it is time to get the shelves back in order and make 2020 happen!

Pattern: My Big Heart Hat (link in bio -> Etsy Shop)
.
.
.
#crochetersofig #crocheted #makinglifecozy #NEMamaCrochet #nhmaker #crochetaddict #ourmakerlife #ourcrochetcommunity #crochetersoftheworld #crochet #yarnaddict #redheartyarns #redheartwithlove #crochetpatterndesigner #crochetpattern #etsyseller #etsycrochet

Instagram post 2212122841800079250_2266989370

With a snap of the fingers 2019 is over! And what a year it has been!
What started out as just another normal year turned out to be packed full of challenges and new discoveries.
There is so much I have learned in 2019, it would take a novel to explain it all, but I am walking into 2020 with a new confidence in my step.

Instagram post 2209956229064087234_2266989370

I hope everyone had a great holiday! With 2020 just around the corner, I've been mostly working on end of year stuff and planning for next year in between lots of family time. I'm trying to take a lesson from Emma (our pooch), "work like a dog, then rest like a dog".
.
.
.
#workhardresthard #NEMamaCrochet #nhmaker #crochetaddict #ourmakerlife #ourcrochetcommunity #crochetersofig #crocheted #makinglifecozy #mycrochetbiz

Instagram post 2206293631756037311_2266989370

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Policies

Disclosure & Privacy Policy

Counter theme by ThemePatio

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok Privacy policy