Here's an idea -- how about an unscheduled life? That's what I aim for. It's a little nuts because I'm a grant writer for a non-profit part time, so I'm supposed to be a slave to the calendar. But I've been working for the last several years from home, and I've been learning how to pay...
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Okay, here's my worry-- the Naptha Laundry Soap. That stuff contains Napthalene and that stuff is lethal! I know it's a small amount, but still... So I'm wondering if Ivory Soap might work as a substitue? -- I have all of the ingredients on hand if the Ivory Soap works as a...
Erthymom -- one other thought. Have ever looked at Elizabeth Zimmerman's book "Knitting Without Tears" Published by Schoolhouse Books. It's a wonderful entertaining book that gives a brilliantly clear straight forward lead in to knitting. Her voice as a writer is in itself so clear and...
Well, I'm a knitter, but I don't think I could bear to knit something for someone "on contract." It's like cooking -- the love is what makes it really worthwhile.
Maybe you could knit these slippers yourself? Have you tried? I think there's two ways people learn to knit-- one is to watch...
Love this thread. So nice to know we're not alone, trying to live closer to the earth. It's great to hear of other people with small holdings (we have 7 acres) with mixed livestock etc. It's really so much fun, inspite of the work. Nothing seems to beat that feeling when you're eating a meal...