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Macaroni Kid

Thank you Macaroni Kid for your article about my Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops!!!

Yummy Newsletter #19

It has been a busy month teaching so many of you in my Yummy Community how to knit - virtually!! Loved spending time with each of you!! I am beyond grateful that Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops have been a helpful activity during this trying time.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to The Washington Post, Parade Magazineand MacaroniKid for writing about the benefits of my Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops. I am so appreciative of their positive words!!!

Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops is something you can do for yourself - without having to leave the safety and comfort of your own home!

I will instruct you using video conferencing every step of the way - you will learn to knit and at the end of the hour long workshop you will have made a Yummy Scarf! We will have fun and practice social distancing together!! This workshop is appropriate for all ages and experience levels.

Knitting is a great way to be mindful, creative and de-stress during this difficult time - and I am looking forward to knitting with you soon!!!

Please click here to email me to receive details on these Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops!

If you are interested in joining an upcoming Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshop or if you have a group and would like a private workshop - please click here to email me for more info!!

Stay Safe...xoxo!!!
Jessica

The Washington Post

It's a...Yummy is so happy to be included in this Washington Post Wellness Section feature on Crafting during Covid.  Thank you Charu Suri and The Washington Post!!!

Yummy Newsletter - Mother's Day

Happy Almost Mother's Day! 

Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops make an excellent Mother's Day experience gift! It is something you can do with your mother or gift to her - and neither of you have to leave the safety and comfort of your own home!

I will instruct each participant using video conferencing every step of the way - you will learn to knit and at the end of the hour long workshop you will have made a Yummy Scarf! We will have fun and practice social distancing together!!

Knitting is a great way to be mindful, creative and de-stress during this difficult time - and a great way to treat your mom this Mother's Day!!!

Please click here to email me to receive details on these Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops!

If you are interested in joining an upcoming Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshop or if you have a group and would like a private workshop - please click here to email me for more info!!

Stay Safe...xoxo!!!
Jessica

Parade Magazine

Thank you Parade Magazine and Nicole Pajer for including Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops in this feature!

Yummy Newsletter #18

Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops!!

Would you like to de-stress during this stressful time? Want to be creative and mindful? Interested in learning a new skill?

I have an idea - learn to knit - virtually!!!

I can teach you to knit from the comfort and security of your own home!! I will provide group Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops via video conferencing - a virtual knitting class! We can be socially distant and be connected! I will be able to instruct you each step of the way and you will be able to socialize with the other video conference attendees!

We will have fun and practice #socialdistancing together!!!

Thank you Parade Magazine for writing about these newly launched Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops!! Happy to provide a way to occupy your hands and minds and stay social during this stressful time.

If you are interested in joining an upcoming Virtual Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshop or if you have a group and would like a private workshop - please click here to email me for more info!!

Stay Safe...xoxo!!!
Jessica

Yummy Newsletter #17

Hello and hope you have had a Yummy month!

2019 brought some exciting experiences to It's a...Yummy - especially meeting YOU - our Yummy Community!! Some of the highlights include:
  • Teaching Yummy Mindful Knitting at incredible destination spas and resorts like Golden Door, Canyon Ranch, Rancho La Puerta, The Lodge at Woodloch, Ocean House, YO1 and Red Mountain Resort
  • Teaching knitting workshops in the NY area at Kahlo, King Street Art Studio, Chappaqua Continuing Education and privately in my home
  • Yummy recognition from appearances in Traditional Home Magazine, Country Living Magazine, TMZ, Doctor and the Diva, AARP, Tea with Shira and Super Girls Club
Looking forward to an amazing 2020 - teaching, knitting and a whole lotta Yummy!
Want to learn to knit? Want to create your very own Yummy Mini Scarf? Looking to bring some mindfulness to your life?
Come and learn to knit in a Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshop!! Upcoming Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops:
New Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops are being added all the time - so please visit itsayummy.com for the most current class schedule!
Yummy College Scarves!!
What a great way to show your school spirit!! Would the college student in your life like a Yummy College Scarf in their college colors? This Yummy College Scarf can be made in any college/university colors!!
This article is from awhile back but it is still very relevant! A great reminder of all of the Yummy benefits knitting can bring into your life!!
We would love to hear from you – and welcome your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, pics of you with your Yummy’s, etc. Click here to email us.

Until next month...xoxo!!!
Jessica

Yummy Newsletter #16

Hello and hope you have had a Yummy month!

Just arrived home from a Yummy month of workshops coast to coast!!
First stop was a return to The Lodge at Woodloch - always a great place to teach and visit!
Next stop was Ocean House - I was honored to have been selected as an Artist-in-Residence! My visit was spent teaching Yummy knitting as well as presenting my newest workshop - Get Inspired with Jessica. This presentation focuses on my journey as an entrepreneur, reinvention, expanding your community, positivity and the power of saying yes to new experiences!!
The final stop this month was back to Golden Door. It was a week of workshops for their guests - as well as the Golden Door staff. What a treat it was to teach Yummy Mindful Knitting to their wonderful employees - so happy to have had that opportunity!
Yummy College Scarves!!
What a great way to show your school spirit!! Would the college student in your life like a Yummy Scarf in their college colors? This Yummy Scarf can be made in any college/university colors!!
Free Shipping for the Holidays!!
Yummy holiday gifts for everyone on your list and enjoy free shipping on your orders for the rest of 2019!! Please use the code FREESHIPPING2019 - Happy Holidays and Thank YOU!!
Wishing all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
I am thankful for my family, friends and my loyal Yummy Community!! Thank YOU for all of your continued support of me and It's a...Yummy!! I am beyond grateful that knitting has brought me so many positive experiences - especially the chance to meet, get to know and knit with my Yummy Community!!
We would love to hear from you – and welcome your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, pics of you with your Yummy’s, etc. Click here to email us.

Until next month...xoxo!!!
Jessica

Yummy Newsletter #15

Hello and hope you have had a Yummy month!

I was lucky enough to bring Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops to Rancho La Puerta and Red Mountain Resort this past month! Both destination spas were fabulous, unique and I look forward to returning in 2020!
At Rancho La Puerta I was honored to have dinner with Deborah Szekely - founder of Rancho La Puerta - such a gift to be invited to spend the evening with her. 

Thank you Doctor and the Diva - a new morning talk show that began airing this September - for inviting me on to teach the hosts - Kimberley Locke (from American Idol) and Dr. Steve Salvatore - how to knit.
So much fun - I had a great time!!

More travel and teaching is upcoming in the next 2 months - It's a...Yummy has been invited to bring Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops to The Lodge at Woodloch, Ocean House, Golden Door and Canyon Ranch.
Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA - October 25-27
Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI - November 8-11
Golden Door in Escondido, CA - November 14-20
Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ - December 7-11
I hope you can join me at one of these fabulous resorts.
Looking forward to seeing you then!!



What if you can't make it to one of my "on location" Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops - well...
Do you want to learn to knit?
Are you an advanced knitter looking to try new methods?
Looking for a fun idea for you and your friends?
Does your church, synagogue or preschool need a great fundraising event?
Interested in an artistic project for an upcoming birthday party or shower?
Could your employees benefit from participating in a sustainable and creative team building activity?
Contact me to learn how you can bring Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops to your home, office or a location of your choosing.
Be mindful, creative, socialize, have fun and learn a new skill!!
What a great way to show your school spirit with a custom It's a...Yummy College Scarf  - this one was created for a University of Washington student. Would your college student like a Yummy College Scarf this winter too?
Order yours in the custom colors of your student's college/university colors!!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a...Yummy created this scarf to show our support. 10% of the proceeds from the sales of this Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf go to a Cure In Our Lifetime - an organization whose mission is to fund innovative breast cancer research and to promote breast health through education and outreach.
Order yours today at itsayummy.com
We would love to hear from you – and welcome your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, pics of you with your Yummy’s, etc. Click here to email us.

Until next month...xoxo!!!
Jessica

Doctor and The Diva

Had so much fun on-set shooting a segment for Doctor and The Diva - thank you Kimberley Locke and Steve Salvatore!

Yummy Newsletter #14

Hello and hope you have had a Yummy month!

The Summer flew by so quickly - was it a good one for you?
Now that Fall is around the corner - It's a...Yummy has been busy getting ready for lots of upcoming travel. Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops will be happening all over the country this Fall - in addition to the NY area.

Come and experience the mindful and meditative benefits of knitting at a Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshop!! The act of knitting calms the mind and focuses your thoughts. It's a...Yummy takes knitting a step further by providing simple and quick tips to enhance the mindfulness of knitting as well as your everyday life!

Here are some of the upcoming resort destinations hosting
Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops:
Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico - September 21-28
Red Mountain Resort in Ivins, Utah - October 10-14
Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA - October 25-27
Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI - November 8-11
Golden Door in Escondido, CA - November 14-20
Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ - December 7-11
I hope you can join me at one of these fabulous resorts.
Looking forward to seeing you then!!

If you can't join me "on-location" - perhaps you can join me locally in the NY area. This Fall I will be teaching at:
Chappaqua Continuing Education - October 17
Scarsdale Adult School - October 29
Rocks - Jewelry Gift Home in Chappaqua - November 1

What if you can't make it to one of my local Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshopsor one of my "on location" Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops - well...
Do you want to learn to knit?
Are you an advanced knitter looking to try new methods?
Looking for a fun idea for you and your friends?
Does your church, synagogue or preschool need a great fundraising event?
Interested in an artistic project for an upcoming birthday party or shower?
Could your employees benefit from participating in a sustainable and creative team building activity?
Contact me to learn how you can bring Yummy Mindful Knitting Workshops to your home, office or a location of your choosing.
Be mindful, creative, socialize, have fun and learn a new skill!!
We would love to hear from you – and welcome your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, pics of you with your Yummy’s, etc. Click here to email us.

Until next month...xoxo!!!
Jessica



Traditional Home Magazine

Thank you Traditional Home Magazine - loved seeing my Yummy Throw featured in Lisa Mende Design's Great Room at the Traditional Home Hamptons Show House!!