Revival!

It has been a long, long time since I have updated or blogged here. I am still around though and have been feeling called to write as of lately. So I may be around more often and will hopefully start updating and reviving this space. I know blogging is incredibley last decade, but I enjoy it and this is a more for me thing than anything else.

I am quite tired of the time suck of social media, I don't use Instagram and while I adore Pinterest, it again takes up too much time and often times becomes a rabbit hole of sorts. I have become increasingly more conscious of the time and ways I spend time online. Not to mention what is "out there". As a busy single mom, time is extremely short and all my minutes of the day need to count. But I would like a space for recording everyday happenings, select kid stuff as well as sharing crafts & recipes,etc. and I have been kind of missing blogging lately as well as the anonymity it can provide. So here I am again, stay tuned..

Frog & Flower Parade

Artisan Bazaar -- Sneak Peek!

Just a sneak preview of what I'm working on over here!

A stack of gorgeous batik headwraps among other goodies that shall remain a secret for now! I'm reopening my Etsy shop
(Earthy Mama Boutique) tentatively on June 21st!

I will be stocking headwraps in June then a new item each month afterwards as to not overwhelm myself while I get set up! (*I will NOT be taking custom orders*)

Some of the items to come are; homespun housewares, wrap skirts, handmade toys, herbal goodies, quilts, crocheted goods and more! Everything is 100% handmade with love by me!

As for my Etsy shop, I just need to get my banner made and take some good photos,etc. and I'll be good to go! Be sure stay tuned and thanks SO much for your support!! I'm really excited to get back into sewing as a means of extra income while I go to school! :)

Mother's Day Hike in the Woods (in pictures)

The Music We Are

The Music We Are

By:Rumi

Did you hear that winter’s over? The basil

and the carnations cannot control their

laughter. The nightingale, back from his

wandering, has been made singing master

over the birds. The trees reach out their

congratulations. The soul goes dancing

through the king’s doorway. Anemones blush

because they have seen the rose naked.

Spring, the only fair judge, walks in the

courtroom, and several December thieves steal

away, Last year’s miracles will soon be

forgotten. New creatures whirl in from non-

existence, galaxies scattered around their

feet. Have you met them? Do you hear the

bud of Jesus crooning in the cradle? A single

narcissus flower has been appointed Inspector

of Kingdoms. A feast is set. Listen: the

wind is pouring wine! Love used to hide

inside images: no more! The orchard hangs

out its lanterns. The dead come stumbling by

in shrouds. Nothing can stay bound or be

imprisoned. You say, “End this poem here,

and wait for what’s next.” I will. Poems

are rough notations for the music we are.

Ginger Bug & Kefir Water

I've been dying to try making our own fermented and homemade sodas. So I started a ginger bug & water kefir grains yesterday. (I attempted once previously but failed so this is take two!)

Anyway, I know what your thinking if you have never heard of fermented drinks. But, you can turn these weird looking concoctions into bubbly, naturally carbonated drinks for your family with NO added corn syrup, dyes or other nasty things and you can add fruits and herbs in unlimited combinations! Just in time for summer! Yay!

Check out my friend Darcey Blue's page for directions on how to make fermented drinks.  She is who first introduced me to kefir water and she makes some really tasty drinks. Now I'm dreaming up different combos in my head!

I bought my kefir water grains from Cultures for Health. I also ordered a case of bottles like these and this book on homemade sodas. Yes, I've been bitten by the bug!

I'm hoping my $75 investment will pay out. I admit to buying the occasional Coke (mostly when eating out or eating greasy food which I don't eat often) but I always feel gross after drinking some and I never finish the bottle anyway. A lot of times we get the natural sodas from the co-op but those are expensive and I'd love to be able to DIY. So, I'm hoping to save money here, be a little more self sufficient AND break an unhealthy habit! Win, win?!?

I will be sure to report back with my results soon!

UPDATE~ This experiment was an utter fail! I let them sit too long! :( Also I found out you are not supposed to culture two things side by side like this due to spores cross contaminating each other. Good to know! I will be trying again soon until I get it right!

Some Beaded Creations