The Yoga Aid Challenge is to complete a 2 hour extreme Yoga practice whilst also supporting great causes. I’m still getting used to the SLC heat so I need all the help I can get. Encouraging words will not be turned down, nor bottles of water, but a buck would be even the best!
The charity I am supporting is Off the Mat. OTM helps individuals take the path of yoga “off the mat and into the world,” expanding the sphere of change outward to local and global communities. They do this by facilitating personal empowerment through leadership trainings, fostering community collaboration, and initiating local and global service projects.
Yes, I’m a dog lover and a yoga lover. I had to share this photo with you from fellow Darn Good Yarner- Danica! On facebook, she posted this and since I just came from yoga I thought there was only downward dog, upward dog. But now I bring you…. SLEEPING DOG! Insert “awwwwwwwwws” here.
But, before I do that I have to tell you about International Crochet Day and the fact that Jimbo (maker of these AMAZING hooks) is having one bad-ass contest totally worth entering.
I got freaked out yesterday when I realized I needed to start crafting to get ready for the….gulp… holidays.
Then I realized, I had to let you know that
Darn Good Yarn is going to be CLOSED Sept 23- October 5th.
Me and the Official Husband of Darn Good Yarn are taking a little break!
So, stock up now! And check out the new yarns and sari ribbons we’ve added in the last week.
Are you part of the club yet?
The club that gets you 10% off EVERY ITEM on Darn Good Yarn!
Getting the discount is simple! Just join the club! Purchase the Darn Good Yarn Club Coupon and we’ll send you a personalized coupon code which you can use forever and you’ll get 10% off of all your purchases!
Send your friends (Ravelry buddies, yoga gurus, cooking class partners…you get the idea) to Darn Good Yarn. If they make purchases of at least $10, make sure they tell you. Send us (info@darngoodyarn.com) the list of your 5 friends who made purchases and we’ll send you a big thank you as well as your own 10% off code good forever! Cooooool!
And remember this: when you purchase this yarn from DarnGoodYarn you are making a difference in women’s lives in Nepal and India.You are providing jobsthat help people out of severe poverty. You’re making a difference.
Have a wonderful day, keep those WIPs and finished project pictures coming in! Send them to info@darngoodyarn.com and we’ll post them under a section of the site made just for you: Darn Good Yarner’s Projects
Much love and thank you for all of your great support,
Nicole (Mike, the super sweet, official husband of Darn Good Yarn and of course Squeakers, the ever-snoring mini-schnauzer)
Yes, so many of the items we make should only be hand washed.
But I just found the perfect detergent that doesn’t require rinsing!
No rinse. Really? Yup.
Introducing Soak. Soak is modern care for fine fibers. This rinse-free formulation is perfect for washing your hand-made Darn Good Yarn items, laciest lingerie, your softest sweaters, swimwear, workout gear, hand-made quilts and even baby clothes. Soak is gentle and deliciously scented with fabric-friendly ingredients that revitalize fibers so they look great and last longer.
We have four scents available in 425mL/ 14oz bottles. You’ll get 80+ washes from them!
Citrus has the delicious smell of “fresh-squeezed clean”.
Aquae is a “purely elemental” scent that’s like a breath of fresh sea air.
Scentless keeps your hand-washables (and sensitive skin) completely fragrance-free. Just a fresh and ultra-clear way to take care of the fine fibers you care about most.
Flora is a lovely spring fragrance that will make you “stop and smell the fibers”
If you’d like a free sample with your order, just let me know!
How to Use:
For hand-washing, pour 1 teaspoon into one gallon of cool water. Soak item for 15 minutes then gently squeeze out water. No need to rinse. Lay knit items flat to dry. Wash sets (like lingerie) together. Some colour may bleed into the water- don’t worry; this won’t harm your garment.
Test fabric for color-fastness before washing.
Soak is also ideal for machine washing- including High Efficiency Machines. Use the delicate cycle and measure Soak based on your machine’s instructions. You can either use or skip the rinse cycle, depending on what you are washing. Measure Soak by individual machine guidelines
If you’re anything like the Soak staffers, you probably aren’t going to get your measuring spoon out to do the laundry. Our general rule is one capful (or squeeze) on the 14oz bottle or two capfuls on the 4oz bottle for a gallon (sink full) of water. Make sure there’s enough room for water to move around and cover the garment while it Soaks.
No rinse. Really? Yup.
No rinse means that the product is a low-suds liquid. When you soak your items, the dirt and detergent comes out in the water and what is left in the item evaporates. When you squeeze out the water, you are left with a hint of fragrance that dissipates over time. You can rinse if you want. Rinsing does not affect how Soak cleans. It just removes the fragrance.
No rinse means less agitation for fibers. It is easier on garments and makes them last longer. It also uses less water which is good for the planet.
Yes, it’s been far too long since we’ve had a contest on the site. What have I been doing? Oh, I don’t know…sipping margaritas… perhaps.
Those of you die-hard Darn Good Yarn-ers know I’ve posted this question in the past on facebook but I want to make a top 10 list of places where you get your crafting inspiration from. So, where do you get your best crafting inspiration from?
The contest will go from 8-11-2010 until 9-10-2010.
How to enter? Add your idea to the comments section of this blog post. Be sure to include your email address in the form. What you do win? Bragging rights and a $5 gift certificate to www.darngoodyarn.com! Cool!
The “Top 10″ will be chosen by me and Mike (the official husband of Darn Good Yarn.. in case you forgot).
We know Mikey, it's tough making a decision sometimes
And if we need to have Squeakers jump for the final judgment, we will stoop to that level!
So, the easiest thing is to of course watch the video (at the bottom..give it a second or two to load)… I think I’m addicted to my webcam.
But, I need to share this awesome new website with all of you Darn Good Yarn-ers! My dad’s cousin Lori just launched this site Groovy Green Livin
Groovy Green Livin is dedicated to providing an honest and credible setting for sharing green ideas, thoughts and other useful tips and trends relating to living a greener lifestyle. A healthy, organic lifestyle not only applies to what we put into our bodies but also to what we put on our bodies. Groovy Green Livin hopes to show their readers that embracing this lifestyle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Simple, small changes in your life can lead to a non-toxic, healthier lifestyle and a greener planet.
Groovy Green Livin provides green living consultations for businesses, schools, and homes throughout the Greater Boston area (online or telephone services are also available) and inspiration for living a greener life through the Groovy Green Livin Blog and Website.
