Saturday, June 9, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
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! :)
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The Music We Are
and the carnations cannot control their
wandering, has been made singing master
congratulations. The soul goes dancing
because they have seen the rose naked.
courtroom, and several December thieves steal
forgotten. New creatures whirl in from non-
feet. Have you met them? Do you hear the
narcissus flower has been appointed Inspector
wind is pouring wine! Love used to hide
out its lanterns. The dead come stumbling by
imprisoned. You say, “End this poem here,
are rough notations for the music we are.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
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!
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