Make your work lunch break more thrilling with these wonderful high-fiber lunch recipes! From simple lentil soup to flavorful falafel bowls, these meal ideas are high in fiber and absolutely delicious!

Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pitas - za’atar spiced chickpea filling, stuffed into whole grain pitas then grilled until the outside is crispy. High protein, high fiber, and highly nutritious meal that will keep you satisfied.

This tasty dessert is hiding something. Under all that pumpkiny goodness is a healthy serving of chickpeas, but you would never know it!

These protein energy bites will change the way you think about healthy snacking!

Here’s a Dog Amigurumi pattern, but with a twist! I use Brush Crochet Technique to create a very fluffy dog! It was my first time experimenting with brushing out yarn, but I had great fun with it and love the realistic furry effect that this technique gives. First let’s talk about yarn. When doing Brush Crochet, natural fibers work best. This means yarn such as wool, alpaca, mohair, etc. (all coming from fuzzy animals!) will give you the best fluffy amigurumis. You can even go meta for this pattern and use chiengora (aka dog yarn, yes there is such a thing!). You can use acrylic too, but the effect will be less fuzzier. For my doll, I used this yarn blend that was 50% wool and 50% acrylic and it was still quite fluffy. But if you use a 100% natural fiber yarn, you should be able to work up an even greater amount of fluffiness. Next, your handy tool is the Pet Slicker Brush. This brush can be found in pet stores or in almost any pet section. The sharp metal bristles help to release the fibers and fluff them up. When you’re brushing, you’ll need to brush quite …

Glucomannan may just be one of the best lesser-known weight loss supplements around (1). But just because it isn’t as popular as other weight loss supplements like berberine, doesn’t mean it can’t help you lose weight. And

Hey, friends! I'm coming to you today with my very favorite fiber arts projects! Teaching fiber arts is one of my very favorite things to teach, along with clay. This summer and fall, I put in HOURS creating THIS BOOK which will be due out this coming summer: You can preorder yourself a copy here if you are interested! But if you just can't wait, I thought I'd share some of my very favorite fibers projects right here today. Be sure and follow the links to the lessons as nearly all of them have how-to videos that are perfect for you and your students. Let's start with sewing! 1. These GIANT pizza pillows were such a hit last year with my students that I knew I had to do it again. Because I was wrapping my fibers book this past fall, I decided to kick off the school year with fibers. Usually, I'm all about fiber projects in the spring. This is how we displayed the pillows at last year's art show! This year, we also made both emoji and donut pillows (size: HUGE) but for details on those, you'll have to scoop up my book. 2. If you are looking for a beginner sewing project on a smaller scale, you might wanna try these stitched monsters on for size. My kids used Smart Fab fabric for the bodies but felt would work just fine. If you are curious what types of needles and thread I recommend, be sure and check out this blog post as well as the others where I break it down for you. 3. I learned embroidery from my grandma when I was in elementary school and I LOVED it. It felt so good to learn something so "adult" in my mind: creating a picture with needle and thread. I love sharing this experience with my students now too. You can read all about this Our School Has Heart fiber art's experience right here. This year, I decided to live dangerously and introduce embroidery to my second graders at the start of the school year...when they are still first graders, really. It was a bumpy start but they got it and loved it. This lesson can be found in my book but I did create this video a while back to help you troubleshoot stitching with kids: Actually, the above video was created for AOE during one of their online conferences! This is a couple years old but does walk you thru a lot of important details of all things fiber arts and kids. And here is my troubleshooting embroidery with kiddos video. I hope you find them helpful! 4. For even MORE details on sewing and embroidery, along with a book I strongly recommend, visit here! 5. Needle felting with kiddos is not something I do very often...but I do enjoy doing it! If you attempt needle felting with children, I'd make certain it's with a group of kids that understand the dangers of the needle felting tool and are responsible enough to handle it. As y'all know, I LOVE needle felting and have put in countless hours stabbing stuff. If you are interested in learning more about needle felting, start here. 6. One of the most popular lessons on this blog has been my string art lesson. This is based on a project I did in 5th grade and LOVED. My students have loved it just as much. I've created videos to walk you and your kids through this lesson so be sure and check out this blog post AND this blog post! 7. Paper weaving is a must when you introduce weaving to your students. But what to do with the paper weaving when finished? Last year, we made these woven owls and the kids loved them! Both this blog post and the one mentioned above have A TON of videos on teaching first graders (and up!) how to make a paper loom and weave. 8. Circle Loom Weaving has always been a huge hit! I normally do with my second graders in the spring but this year, I did it with third grade in the fall. I can't tell you how many videos I have on this! Be sure and check this blog post out if you have any questions about getting started. 9. Have you ever tried CD or Embroidery Hoop weaving? So fun and easy! Last year, my second graders tackled CD weaving instead of plate weaving. It was a great way to upcycle those stacks of CD's I'd been accumulating. This type of weaving takes less time than plate weaving as you don't have to spend two art classes painting the plates. They also look super pretty in the window when light hits the CD. Video and lesson details here! 10. Whenever I get stumped for a lesson, I just think back to the things I enjoyed creating as a kid. I remember the summer I spent at a vacation bible school learning straw weaving. So fun! My kids love this one too. Details and video here! 11. Want a lesson that packs a huge punch? Tree weaving teaches landscape painting, weaving and so much more! This lesson of mine has been another huge hit on my blog. I have many videos to walk you and your kids through this fun technique. You can find it here. 12. I have yet to meet a kid who didn't love making Ojos de Dios. Why not try expanding on that love by making BIG God's eyes?! We did that here! 13. Pouch Weaving used to be one of my all time favorite things to teach. Because it is complex, I created an entire series of weaving videos for you and your students, including how to create that cool cord. You can find the beginning of the series here. 14. Got yarn? Then you and your kiddos can yarn bomb! What a great activity for your early finishers too. 15. Shibori! I love shibori dying and so do my students. I created a video that explains EVERY one of these folding techniques and you can see it here. So, truth be told: I've been blogging for seven years and teaching for twenty. I KNOW I've left some great lesson links and videos off this list accidentally. So, you are wanting more, give my name and whatever type of fiber project you are interested in a google search...or search in the bar on the side of this blog. Because there are just so many fun fibers lessons out there. AND stay tuned for my book where there are even more!

Light and airy, this absolutely charming sweater combines a delicate eyelet lace pattern with a smart shoulder line simulating a twisted rib yoke. The sweater is worked bottom up in the round up to the underarm. Then, front and back are divided to be worked separately. The pretty puffy sleeves are v

How to Weave Straight Edges Like a Pro Hi friends! I often get students who are frustrated by this, and even though I cover it in my beginning weaving video class, I decided to publish a public tutorial as well. The secret is 3 words: BUBBLE , STRUM and BEAT . Do you have issues keeping your

The Autumn League Pullover is a crewneck raglan sweater that evokes memories of Friday night football games, crisp fall evenings, and a general sense of nostalgia. The doubled ribbed neckband, v-insert neck triangle, and side slit details give personality and add to the classic appeal of this sweats

Located adjacent to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, AFFOA is a one-stop shop of sorts — a laboratory, brain trust, weaving, knitting, prototype development from fiber to end product are among the 45-person group’s capabilities.

A step by step tutorial on the twist and weave yarn joining method. A super neat way to change colors in knitting without a knot.

Fuzzy, relaxed-fit jumper knitted from a wool and alpaca mix. The material is soft to the skin, offering breathability and warmth on colder days. This jumper contains 31% RWS wool, certified by control union 815571. Products certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) contain wool fiber from farms independently certified to animal welfare and land management requirements.

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This chunky crochet raglan sweater is a cozy winter wardrobe staple! It is worked from the top down using #5/bulky yarn so it works up really quickly, and you can try it on as you go.

Make these gluten-free, no-bake cinnamon breakfast balls with protein for a simple, nutritious breakfast or snack perfect for on-the-go! Made with no refined sugar, they’re full of complex carbohydrates, fiber, healthy fat, and protein. As a result, they work to keep you full and satisfied for hours.

This green smoothie for constipation works like magic. You won’t find more fiber from whole foods in any smoothie than this one. It tastes good too.

A guide to natural fibers and why its so important we choose natural over synthetic when it comes to our apparel.

Ulla Sweateren er en højhalset, smal sweater, der er strikket oppe fra og ned. Tidløst snit. Lidt kort. Perfekt til højtaljede jeans eller en nederdel. Både bærestykke og skuldrene er strikket i en 1x1 drejet rib, der skaber et spændende trekantsformet mønster. Den nederste del af kroppen er strikke

Simple tips for framing felt art work professionally at home.

Each recipe focuses on complex carbs, like whole grains, and sticks to heart-healthy levels of saturated fat and sodium—so you know you have a diabetes-friendly dish. Plus, these lunches have at least six grams of fiber per serving, so you'll feel satisfied and ready to take on the afternoon.

Protein-packed breakfast of champions for your family. An easy way to meal prep breakfast and still enjoy a delicious meal. These lentils are easy to reheat and a great dish to throw into your weekly meal plan.

Check out these crochet bear pattern ideas! If you're looking for a timeless gift idea for your or your friends kiddo, we've got you covered!

Sweet Potato Flatbread / Roti - vegan, fat-free, full of fibers.

Myo=muscle Fascial=fascia Fascia is the fibrous connective tissue that is just about everywhere in the body. It surrounds every muscle muscle fiber, tendon, bone, blood vessel and nerve fiber in order to give the body its shape and structure and connectivity. Healthy fascia also lubricates and nourishes the surrounding organs and tissues. Fascia is the link, the thread of continuity that goes through the whole body. What is myofascial stretching? It’s a form of active stretching that precisely targets a muscle and also the fascia that surrounds specific muscles and joints. When we do myofascial stretching, we consider the 3 dimensional shape of a muscle, the way the fascia merges into the multiple attachment points of the muscle, as well as the multidirectional blending of the fibers into the surrounding joint tissue. So we are stretching not just a muscle, but the whole global fascial chain. (This is why we often include rotation or emphasize the position of the wrists/hands and feet/ankles during certain stretches and ELDOAs). The goal of myofascial stretch is to help the sliding/gliding nature of the muscles and fascia against each other to keep the tissue healthy and to improve hydration […]

The Fairbrook Scarf Free crochet pattern is a one skein pattern perfect for gift-giving. This classic unisex design works perfect for anyone.

A delicious vegan lentil bowls recipe that needs to be in your collection of favorite healthy dinner ideas! High in protein and fiber, this easy lentil recipe is satisfying and super easy to make, even if you’ve never made lentils before. A delicious vegan dinner recipe that everyone will love!

Creative Play Challenge No. 2 – Nature/Organic; Kawandi Style Quilt

A step by step tutorial on adding a new ball of yarn with the overlap join knitting method. An easy technique without using a tapestry needle

Well, I’ve now knit a total of 9 hats from this pattern and am about to cast on yet another. I guess you could say that I enjoy it. As a paid pattern, the Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague is a worthy investment to include in your library. You can find it here on the website or on Ravelry. I’ve paused my paid-for pattern sprint for 2022, but if I didn’t already purchase this one in 2021, I’d be itching to break that commitment for sure. I try to knit things that are useful and will be well-loved, and this. Is.

Knitting your first sweater can feel daunting, so we have created a step-by-step tutorial to accompany the free Flax sweater.

If you've been wanting to craft your own alpaca, you're in luck! Today we're showing you how to make your own needle felted alpaca in just 7 steps.

Originally Lovely is a place to build your own slow fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe! Check out the free Perfect T-Shirt Crochet Pattern!

The Scorpio is mysterious and has many secrets to reveal. Be it the reversible nature, or the different styles the pattern comes in, this design is the epitome of versatile. Wear it right side out to show off the starry pattern, or turn it wrong side out and have a checkered sweater. Opt for a wool fiber and the snuggly, oversized version for the ultimate cozy fit. Or go for a summer fiber like cotton and pick the fitted, slim style with short sleeves for your new favorite summer tee. Just like the all the other designs in the #MyZodiacSweater collection, for this sweater you’ll only have to work with 1 color at a time, dropping the inactive yarn at the start of a round and picking it back up at the start of the new round.

HOW TO SEW A ROUND HEM: Learn how to create a great easy round hemline on your garments with this tutorial. Check this sewing tutorial here

The Scorpio is mysterious and has many secrets to reveal. Be it the reversible nature, or the different styles the pattern comes in, this design is the epitome of versatile. Wear it right side out to show off the starry pattern, or turn it wrong side out and have a checkered sweater. Opt for a wool fiber and the snuggly, oversized version for the ultimate cozy fit. Or go for a summer fiber like cotton and pick the fitted, slim style with short sleeves for your new favorite summer tee.

Most Adorable Mini Giraffe Free Amigurumi Ideas – This Mini Giraffe Amigurumi is so adorable! It’s so small and easy to carry, yet sweet enough to be a decoration. This ... Read more

Maria Emmerich’s viral bread sports a nice crust with a soft, moist center. It’s bread — you know what to do. Savor it warm, straight out of the oven, or freeze, defrost, and toast to perfection. Why not top it off with cream cheese and deli turkey for a tasty higher-satiety breakfast, or smear it with butter, and you’re in keto heaven.

There are many ways to make a stretchy bind off (we discussed some of them in this tutorial), but not all of those ways look good with ribbing. And not all of them are easy to make. So how do we make an elastic bind off that works with ribbing and doesn’t require a lot […]

This Leg Warmers Free Knitting Pattern is an easy way to keep your legs warm on a chilly winter day. They are easy to work up.