Monthly Archives: September 2010

“It’s a Girl Thing” Kits

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Angela

The kits are finished!! Many, many thanks to the nine ladies and three girls who helped sew, and the ladies who purchased fabric and undies for this project! Together, we have blessed and changed the lives of eleven young ladies … Continue reading →

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Mason Jar Cozy – Free Pattern

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Angela

The mason jar – gotta love it for carrying coffee, tea, ice-water – you name it.   Since it’s glass, a mason jar is non-reactive (unlike plastic water bottles).   The screw-top lid keeps drinks from spilling in the car/in my … Continue reading →

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Buttercups and Golden Hubbards

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Angela

This afternoon, while the children built a fort on the driveway out of spent sunflower and cosmos stalks, I spent a good two hours in the front yard, harvesting Golden Hubbard and Buttercup winter squash from the bed closest to … Continue reading →

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Early September Garden

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Angela

  Temperatures have been dipping down into the low 50s and high 40s at night, and there’s been a crispness to the air that says Autumn is on her way here.  Many plants are waning, having set seed and beginning … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Gardening, Learning, Locally grown, Nature Table | 3 Comments

Sewing Service – “It’s a Girl Thing”

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Angela

I’ve been given permission to put up a section of a recent post from Andrea’s blog, Babe of My Heart: Every month, I have to deal with what most girls deal with…a monthly cycle. Sorry if that’s too personal to … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Crafting, Giving, Mamas Who Inspire, Moderation and Economy, Sewing | 4 Comments