Monthly Archives: May 2009

Tea Tree Soap

Posted on May 29, 2009 by cindy

Today I made soap – “Citrus Fresh” (orange and lemon).  I took photos, but will wait until the soap is ready to be cut tomorrow morning to get the last pics, then I’ll post them here. Emily and Christine, I’m … Continue reading →

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Daily Harvest

Posted on May 27, 2009 by cindy

I was out of town over the long weekend and really missed spending time outside with my chickens and the garden.  With the weather having turned terribly hot and humid, I only go out in the morning and early evening.  … Continue reading →

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Catching up, finishing projects

Posted on May 22, 2009 by cindy

With my husband’s job coming to an end soon, we decided to declutter some more and I had a big book sale yesterday at my home.  As a certified book-addict, and a homeschooler for more than a decade, I certainly … Continue reading →

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And then there were three…

Posted on May 18, 2009 by cindy

Thought I’d give an update on my journey with the chickens!  After a series of unfortunate events, I find myself going from six chicks to three. As I wrote before, a predator managed to get a hold of one of … Continue reading →

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Drying Herbs – Mint

Posted on May 15, 2009 by cindy

I read in one of my herb books that if an herb is “taking over” that means you’re not using it.  Well, anything in the mint family will definitely take over, but cutting it does help keep it under control.  … Continue reading →

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Cat on a Mat

Posted on May 15, 2009 by cindy

Welcome to my new readers!  It is so nice to share ideas with others on this journey   Yesterday I worked on weaving another cotton towel, and today I’m hoping to get my two boys to help me tear sheets … Continue reading →

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New Addition to Our Homestead

Posted on May 14, 2009 by cindy

As I progress on my journey toward simplicity, I keep a list of skills and crafts I would like to learn.  One of those crafts is making rag rugs.  Well, let’s just say it’s a good thing I started decluttering … Continue reading →

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