Ashley- Sweetteaandcrochet

Happy World Social Work Day! This year’s theme is ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing,' which emphasizes the importance of caring and respecting across generations to build strong societies, sustain the environment, and share wisdom for a better future. Happy #WSWD2025

Thank you!

In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.

The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes are emotional, not rational.

Resources for Federal Employees U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner

I’m deeply disturbed by the widespread reports of layoffs across the federal government and I am fighting back. If you’re an impacted federal worker in Virginia, I want to hear from you.

Please take a moment to share what’s going on here: www.warner.senate.gov/public/index...

Here's what we're working on at #NASW #fyp #socialworkers TikTok video by NASW

Here's what we're doing at NASW! Remember: This work isn't easy and we need help! Tell your friends that grousing on social media isn't enough. Join your NASW state chapter and VOLUNTEER to help. www.tiktok.com/@nasw_social...

A sleeping calico cat in the upper left corner of the picture. In the foreground is the yoke of a cream knitted sweater on the needles.

A happy Sunday spent #knitting with my girl and watching podcasts

🧶 pattern: Staffin Sweater by The CreaBea
🧶 yarn: Sewrella Classic DK in Odette

The Crocus Shawl pattern is now available!

This crescent shawl is the perfect mix between a shawl and a scarf. You will need 3 skeins of DK yarn. You can colorblock like mine, or mix it up however you desire!

From the Anticonsumption community on Reddit Explore this post and more from the Anticonsumption community

Had to share this list of ways to “treat yourself” without actively spending money that @pliesandhellhounds.bsky.social shared with me today. I love the idea of a day without “should”.

www.reddit.com/r/Anticonsum...

Don't panic. Take action!
#SocialWorkers: Here's what you can do.
#NASW #Trump #ExecutiveOrders

New Bluesky fiber peeps, welcome! Here are some get-started tips so you can feel more at home here:

1. Add the yarn ball emoji to your posts to get picked up in the "Crochet and Knitting" and "Craftiverse" feeds

Finished this morning’s group by letting my students know that Taylor Swift’s cat has more net worth than her boyfriend. Going to enjoy the hilarity of their reactions all day.

Sunday self-care checklist. Do activities you love. Look after your mind and body. Avoid bad habits. Limit your screen time. Eat healthy food.

Here is your self-care checklist for today and everyday! 💛🧡💚💙💜

Lets do it! A Knitalong to get the community going here on @bsky.app!

Start something new (or pick up an old project) using blue yarn, any shade and use the #SkyKAL hashtag to post progress or finished projects. We will let it roll until the end of February. To keep things simple. See comments…

#NASW is alarmed by Trump Administration executive orders that could harm populations that social workers serve. Watch this message from NASW CEO Anthony Estreet @DrStreetz on this important issue.
Watch on YouTube https://buff.ly/4hpoca6

It is #NASW’s point of view that President Trump’s DE&I executive order will worsen America’s racial disparities related to access to higher paying employment opportunities that have growth potential — while increasing the nation’s economic divide. https://buff.ly/4avmGRy

I made one for my mom and it turned out beautifully!

Thank you! It’s always tough to find ways to show off variegated in crochet and I think this pattern does a great job of that

A flat lay of a textured, multicolored crochet fabric. There is a D-3 crochet hook at the top of the picture next to a wound cake of yarn. A Kindle is laying diagonally across the crochet fabric.

Got a new Kindle over the weekend and decided to make my own cover. Loving how this #Sewrella yarn in Garden Room is working up!
Pattern: The Road Kindle Cover by Laurie Sand

#Crochet #Yarn #IndieDyedYarn

Take a scroll break. Put down the phone. Go outside. Take a walk. Climb a mountain. Craft a wizards staff. Summon a dragon. Ride away from society. #selfcare

Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...

Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.

Empty cosmetic product bottles, including toothpaste, sunscreen, skin serum, lotion, shampoo, dry shampoo, facial moisturizer, and sugar scrub

First update of #ProjectPan2025
I liked almost all of these products and for a variety of reasons I won’t be repurchasing any except for the Tree Hut scrub.

YouTube video by Ruby Granger how (& why) to start a commonplace book

I’m devastated by the amount of information I’m going to lose by losing TikTok. So here’s what I’m doing today with my saved videos to help preserve what I found there:

youtu.be/ZAxMbEb8i7E?...