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5 Ways to Cope with Money Stress
By Nancy Palmer
Take Up Knitting
According to research at the Harvard-affiliated Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, the repetitive motion and focus of needlework can elicit what's known as the relaxation response—a calming meditation-like state that slows heart rate and causes blood pressure to drop. In addition, a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that knitting is associated with a lower risk of dementia for those 65 and older.

This excerpt was taken form here, I found this surfing the net.

Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair

Sponsored by Brown Sheep Co. and Barn Anew Bed and Breakfast

Make plans with your group of knitting friends to go to the

First Annual Scotts Bluff Valley Fiber Arts Fair.

Saturday, October 17th 10am - 4 pm

You will find exhibits, demonstrations, informational booths, lessons, music, door prizes and food

Held at the Farm and Ranch Museum

2930 M St

Gering, Nebraska

Just under a 3 hour drive from Denver across the border.

for questions call: Brown Sheep 308.635.2198 or Barn Anew B & B 308.632.8637

New Erin McMorris Park Slope

Welcome Fall Outdoor Market

Join Stash and The Ruffled Nest and welcome fall at our first outdoor market. Saturday, September 12th 10am-3pm. For more information on how you can obtain a space at the market visit www.therufflednest.com All vendors welcome!

I saw this fabric, by Annette Tatum, and got all nostalgic, it really reminds me of my dear Grandma. She loves roses and blue. I guess I figured if I get blue I should get pink too.

Grand Open

Stash has offically moved. It was a crazy mad dash to get everything ready for the grand opening weekend, but we did it. Thank you to all who made it and a big congrats to all the door prize winners!

I have now been in the new space for over a week and am so glad to be here. It is ever so very awesome to have a space of my own (with no stairs and with circulation)! I've added more yarn, fabric, and crafting supplies. With more to come in the upcoming months.

Check out the blog, I'll try realy hard to post more, to see the new things that have arrived.

News I Love to Share!

News I love to share: Recently, after a long and exhaustive evaluation process, Manos del Uruguay has been admitted as a full member of WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization), the global representative body of over 350 organizations committed to 100% Fair Trade. This recognizes the mission of Manos del Uruguay to eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development, pioneering social and environmental policy and practice, and continual reinvestment in marginalized artisans, farmers and producer communities. To learn please visit the web site of Manos distributor Fairmount Fibers

Manos is and has always been a favorite of mine. It works up beautiful garments, warm and cozy hats, and felts like no other yarn out there, in my opinion. Look for more Manos colors coming soon after I move into the new space at 301 Jerry St in Castle Rock, CO