The bottle was a bonus.

I was in Target today and I remembered that they had Brita water pitcher on sale. We haven't had one in a long time cause somehow we always seem to crack them and than they leak in the fridge. Daughter Uno has been asking for water more and more lately. I, personally, think our public water supply could taste a little better, but what do I know?? Really what are my other options? Buying large bottles of water everytime I go shopping? I am trying to cut down on spending. The pitcher from Target is pink for the support of breast cancer research. Normally it would be called the Grand pitcher. A good cause + Sale + Better tasting water = One happy me!! The other good part is that the pitcher came with a free (probably not really) pink water bottle. (Target link) This bottle is meant for you to fill (of course) with water time and time again. By doing so you cut down on the number of water bottles sent to land fills. You can go to http://www.filterforgood.org/ and find out more. I also have a little pledge button up in the right hand corner. I have to say I never really gave much thought to the bottles that I buy everyday from the cafe at work. They are just so much a part of my daily routine. I even got a reusable bottle for my daughter to take to school for her lunch. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for but it will do. I have to say that my water does taste better. It makes me feel good to stop buying water in plastic bottles. Now I must find more things to do that are so simple they are painless to put into my routine. (I already try to use reusable shopping bags when ever I can) I actually drank a whole glass while I was cooking dinner. And it tasted like WATER!! freaky!!! Normally I would drink soda cause again water from tap not tasting so much like water should taste!!





I also took dinner to work with me tonight!! OMG stop me before I hurt myself!

Lazy Summer Days

Twisted cable scarf
Birthday Cowl
(Ravelry link)

I know that I have been MIA for over a month now. I have no excuse. I have been lazy about blogging. When I get on the computer I just have other stuff I have to get done. I am going to make an effort to be a better blogger!! I did complete some things for the Ravelympics. Above you can see the scarf that I made. I used a stitch repeat from 60 Easy to knit pattern stitches to combine to create sampler afghan.

I love this scarf. I used Colrain from Webs.
I really like this yarn. I love merino and tencel blend. I did find that after soaking the stitches seemed less plump. If that makes sense.
The second thing (actually I finished it first) was the Birthday cowl. What a fast knit. I knit it in Malabrigo worsted. Very soft but a little big for me. I am going to try it again but maybe take out a pattern repeat or two.