We plan on celebrating some unusual holidays this year so keep an eye out... maybe you can join us for Talk Like A Pirate Day... or Rubber Ducky Day... should be interesting. To start... HAPPY WORLD VEGAN DAY (November 1st!) And... November 2nd is COOKIE MONSTERS BIRTHDAY.... I can't make this stuff up.
October 30, 2009
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This morning I woke up to a mouse sized skating rink on top of my pumpkin. I couldn't help picturing it in my mind with it's little scarf and hat, twirling in circles until it fell. Wishing it had a cup of cocoa with marshmellows.
I think I need a coffee.
October 28, 2009
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Well we have owned our 76 acres for one year now! The time has just flown by which is suprising considering how time seemed to just creep while we were searching for property. We have made lots of changes like adding a garden, a teepee, a treehouse, built a mud room, a fire pit, installed a wood stove and painted. Here are a few before and after pics of the main room... it's amazing what a little colour will do!
October 18, 2009
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My friend Allie requested an easy hat pattern to knit. This used to be my favorite pattern but I must admit I started to crochet last year and haven't looked back.
Cast on 84 Stitches.
Knit the first row.
Purl the second row.
Continue alternating rows until it measures approx 8 inches when laid flat.
End with a purl row.
Knit 5 stitches, then knit the next two together. Repeat across the whole row. (knit 5, knit 2 together.)
You should end up with 72 stitches on your needle.
Purl the next row.
Knit 4 stitches, then knit two stitches together. Repeat across the whole row. (knit 4, knit 2 together.)
You should have 60 stitches on your needle.
Purl the next row.
Knit 3 stitches, then knit two stitches together. Repeat across the whole row. (knit 3, knit 2 together.)
Purl the next row.
Knit 2 stitches, then knit two stitches together. Repeat across the whole row. (knit 2, knit 2 together.)
You should have 36 stitches on your needles.
Purl the next row.
Knit 1 stitch, then knit two stitches together. Repeat across the whole row.
You should have 24 stitches on your needle.
Purl the next row.
Knit two stitches together across the whole row. (you should end up with 12 stitches.)
Cut off the yarn to there is a 1 meter long tail! (or about a yard for American readers)
Thread it onto a yarn needle. Thread needle through each stitch as you take it off your knitting needles.
Pull the yarn through the stitches leaving a little loop where you started. Thread the needle through the loop to form a circle and pull it tight. This is the crown of your hat.
With right sides together use the yarn already on your sewing needle to stitch up the side seam.
Stop about an inch from the bottom.
Turn the hat right side out and sew the last inch with wrong sides together. When the hat rolls, this seam will disappear.
Tie off and weave in your ends.
*** If you want to make a smaller hat reduce the number of stitches you cast on by increments of 7.
If you want to branch out into something more exciting.... check out the free hat patterns HERE... some of them are really funky!
October 04, 2009
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Happy World Vegetarian Day! Don't believe me? Check it out HERE!! So when you're planning out your meals today... skip the beef, free the chicken, and feed the fish!
October 01, 2009
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Well, not one to miss out on any kind of fun I had to make my own applesauce labels too. I made a few different versions but this is one I found free online and had a few different types to choose from... check it out HERE! They have one for Canning, Treats, Crafts, Homebrew, and Wine!
September 29, 2009
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The kids and I went apple picking. We made apple sauce last year and when we found a few jars in the winter time it was like finding a lost treasure. We decided we better make more! We scanned their artwork and helped them make up their own labels. They are pretty excited about giving away some of their own applesauce.
September 25, 2009
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On Tuesday I had to go to the dump. I did not come away empty handed. Some poor soul actually got rid of this....
I know.... I couldn't believe it either. His nose was almost severed and something bit a chunk out of his ear but otherwise, nothing a little love can't fix. In case you haven't recognized him... his name is Nipper and he is the RCA dog. After giving him a bath, which included vinegar and sandpaper here is Nipper after his big makeover....
You should note that this thing is taller than my real dogs and made all three of them growl the first time they saw him. SO... the next time you go to the dump keep your eyes open... you just might go home with a new member of the family!
September 17, 2009
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September 11, 2009
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Life up north seems SOOO quiet now that the Youth Builder team has left. We had this very cool group up to our property to talk about Simple Living & Sustainability. Dave also took them to Tyendinaga to speak with some Elders about First Nations land rights, justice, and culture. We had an AMAZING time with them. Dave fixed up two traditional native structures for them to sleep in and to their credit they used them. The group of guys actually slept in the teepee every night! Tom & Gillian lead the group last summer and this year.... and we can't wait until next year to do it again!
Most of the tarps used were free from the local lumber yards, we love a good deal!
Most of the tarps used were free from the local lumber yards, we love a good deal!
September 08, 2009
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