Got Corn?

I do!

You can have some too! Just go straight on down to the Hodges Family Farm in East Charlotte. Get it while the gettings good. Organic Silver Queen goes fast! They have a small supply of honey harvested right on the Farm! Same as the corn, get it while you can!

Support your local farmers! No Farm, No Food!

Still Slowing Down

Wendell Berry Discusses Life

Been contemplating slow living for a while now, the agrarian life in particular at the moment. Almost a time gone by but for the few who persevere to bring the bounty of the earth to our local markets.  This weekend I spent lots of time with some of the best people I know, helping shuck and freeze countless ears of corn to put up for winter. 

Been learning more about making my own household products this year. Good results on every account.

What would the home look like if we did more of this? If we lived a slower life, a more agarian life. How would we spend our time? I think it would be very different.

The older I get the more I love being a wife and mother, a job of the highest improtance. Feminism would say otherwise. Kudos to Piper for his answer to the question, "Is it OK for Moms to Work Outside of the Home?"

Wendell Berry was introduced to me by way of Hannah Coulter, by my sweet friend, Bonnie. I hope she enjoys this video of this author with whom she corresponds!  Right around minute 19, Bonnie, Wendell speaks about a topic we've been contemplating this year.

Fathers

In Loving Memory of My Dad, Thomas Peter Sansone...

(Turn off the Music Playlist below to view the videos)

In Honor of My Loving Husband and Father of our Three Children...

How to Make Your Own French Vanilla Coffee Creamer | eHow.com

How to Make Your Own French Vanilla Coffee Creamer eHow.com

This is a keeper.
Tasted-tested and approved by my girl!
Actually, she was fooled in the taste test.
Thought the homemade was store-bought!

Can you hear it too?
The cha-ching in my purse from all the money I'm saving!!
I'm on a roll!

How to forecast the weather without any gadgets - 22 Words

This dandy chart goes along well with my simplicity attitude:

How to forecast the weather without any gadgets - 22 Words

Little shout out to Kelly for introducing me to this and so many fascinating new blogs! Keep 'em coming!!

At Ease, Soldier

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This is the Preschool That I Want to Go To!

The article below describes the kind of preschool I would love to go to.  We're a quarter of the way there! We spend a minimum of 1 hour outside each day!Always on the lookout for something new in nature that we never noticed before!

My hope is to pique the curiosity of my young friends so that long after they leave me, they'll continue exploring God's creation, have an enduring appreciation for the beauty of it and always remember with fondness the time they spent out in the woods!!

Local News Outdoor preschool takes root on Vashon Island Seattle Times Newspaper

Learning Herbs

I've always loved natural remedies and homemade products.  I recently made a BIG batch of laundry soap. Let me know if you want some, I have enough for years!

I've also made my own dishwasher detergent, toothpaste and deodorant! Next on tap is some homemade shampoo, facial cleanser and a bath scrub!

I've always loved using herbal remedies and essential oils.  Lavender is my oil of choice because of its versatility!

I've been on sort of a mission of late, trying to eat healthier, cut out processed foods, HFCS, gluten and even my beloved nightshades. In doing some research I came across this great little website.

LearningHerbs.com is full of easy remedies and helpful information in an understandable and sometimes funny format. 

I've recently learned about Supermarket Herbalism, a FREE video class on to use items found easily in the grocery store for colds, digestion and first aid. 

Today I watch a webinar called Herbal Ninja.  This was a review of the Supermarket Herbalism with lots of NEW information.  I took 9 pages of notes on a steno pad!!! It probably would have been fewer pages, but they had these nice pictures of all the herbs and food items that I couldn't resist sketching!

If you want to go more "green" or just save money, check it out for yourself at Herbal Ninja. By clicking on this link, you'll be helping me to get a free ebook. I would greatly appreciate it!! :)

Learning Herbs is one of the best websites I've ever come across for learning about herbs!! Lots of freebies here!!!! I love learning about the ways God has provided to take care of His children!!!