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Fabulous products! Thank you!! :)
Commented 4 days ago on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Butterbean Sunscreen ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Butterbean Sunscreen ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Butterbean Sunscreen. In Summer's words: "The mission of Butterbean is simple. It is about using healthy ingredients that protect the skin, while complementing the relationship of people to their environment. Each of our products are hand...
So cute! Thank you! :)
Commented Jun 3, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ OTTOBRE design ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ OTTOBRE design ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, OTTOBRE Design. In Tuula's words: "OTTOBRE design® is a sewing and pattern magazine for those who love to sew for kids or women. In our hometown Rovaniemi, near the Arctic circle, we also have a beautiful fabric shop with a wide selection...
Beautiful! Love! Thank you! :)
Commented May 26, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Monaluna ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Monaluna ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Monaluna. In Jennifer's words: "Monaluna is an independent organic fabric company operating out of a 100-year-old farmhouse in Walnut Creek, California. All of our fabrics are GOTS-certified organic and tend toward the modern, graphic and...
Such cute designs! Love! :) Thank you.
Commented May 25, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Golly Bard ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Golly Bard ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Golly Bard. In Holly's words: "Golly Bard is the nom de plume of artist, Holly Ward Bimba. Her works on paper include prints and original watercolor paintings for the collector with a penchant for natural history and other curiosities. ...
Happy Mother's Day and Happy Birthday to Finn! :)
Commented May 13, 2013 on here we are at Sew Liberated
here we are
It's been a while! Although I didn't intend to put the blog down for a nap, it ended up being a nice, long one and I think we've both emerged from a very refreshing sleep. I suppose it was only the blog that was napping, though. I spent that extra time being really present with these little ...
So cute!! What a great giveaway. Thank you very much! :)
Commented Apr 28, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Bundle ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Bundle ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Bundle. In Julie's words: "Bundle is an innovative diaper service, that is opening up franchises nationwide. Our online shop has a modern collection of super cute must haves; from cloth diapers and baby carriers to bright organic clothes...
stylish sun protection--love it! Thank you so much!
Commented Apr 15, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ UB2 Urban Baby Bonnets ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ UB2 Urban Baby Bonnets ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, UB2 Urban Baby Bonnets. In Colette's words: "unique & totally original fabric combinations define our hip, artsy approach to kid’s apparel design. like you, we’re mamas, too, and we think we’re still kind of hip. we’ve done all of our ow...
SO cute! Thank you very much!
Commented Apr 13, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Magpie Patterns ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Magpie Patterns ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Magpie Patterns. In Amy's words: "A boutique of knitting, sewing, embroidery and crochet patterns for crafters of all stripes. Follow us on Pinterest!" SouleMama: how long have you been in business? Amy: Magpie Patterns got its start i...
EPIC!! :)
Commented Apr 13, 2013 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to...
What a wonderful foundation you were given to build your life upon! Have you ever returned to that old church to listen once more to the beautiful music?
Commented Apr 9, 2013 on sunday walk at SouleMama
sunday walk
Growing up, Sundays were a busy day for my family. Early Sunday morning was spent at church for Sunday School and worship service with our friends. Friends and music are what I remember most from all of that - so much heartfelt, beautiful music - organ, voice, guitar, banjo - so good. Leaving ch...
We love Nova Natural! So many wonderful products. We keep their catalogs on hand for the children to look through like a "magazine". :) Thank you so much!
Commented Apr 7, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Nova Natural Toys & Crafts ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Nova Natural Toys & Crafts ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Nova Natural Toys & Crafts. In their words: "We provide toys and crafts that inspire and encourage children and families to learn, share and play together. By selling toys made in Europe, the U.S. or in fair trade businesses, we ensure ...
I remember watching in astonishment as a hawk swooped in and carried off one our hens -- mere feet from where we were standing! As you said, it was sad, yet awe-inspiring too!
I do believe that it is good and healthy for our children to be immersed in the natural cycle (and reality) of life and death. Those early experiences have given me a perspective that not all city-raised folk seem to have. I'm grateful for it.
Commented Apr 3, 2013 on fox & hawks at SouleMama
fox & hawks
We've lost a lot of laying hens of late. A fox was to blame for most of them. We know for certain because I spied it out an upstairs window early one morning before anyone else was awake. She (?) was walking the rock wall with speed and grace - it was beautifully, really, and yet I knew what ...
I'm not certain if it is, but that stool looks similar to the one made my Elves and Angels: http://elvesandangels.com/collections/growing-ride-on/products/sturdy-stool
I know IKEA also sells a wooden step stool that is sturdy and made of solid wood.
:)
Commented Mar 27, 2013 on the evolution of a space at Sew Liberated
the evolution of a space
Here's our studio, as we call it, just after we moved in. It was one of the first spaces that I put together, knowing that Finn needed a space for independent play amidst the chaos of moving boxes and complete disaster in the rest of the house. It's an odd room, this studio of ours, as it...
What a brilliant idea! Thank you for the opportunity. :)
Commented Mar 24, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Bee's Wrap ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Bee's Wrap ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Bee's Wrap. In Sarah's words: "Bee's Wrap is a reusable beeswax and cloth alternative to plastic wrap. Use the warmth of your hands to mold the Bee's Wrap to create a seal around the top of a bowl, half of a lemon, a crusty loaf of brea...
Ooo! Love their yarns! Thank you so much!
Commented Mar 17, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Kelbourne Woolens ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Kelbourne Woolens ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Kelbourne Woolens. In Kate's words: "Kelbourne Woolens is the distributor of The Fibre Company yarns. Since 2004, The Fibre Company has been creating hand crafted artisan yarns for hand knitting and crocheting. Each unique fiber blend is...
Lovely, lovely! Thank you so much!
Commented Mar 9, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Alewives Fabrics ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Alewives Fabrics ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Alewives Fabrics. In Rhea's words: "For the past 35 years, Alewives Fabrics has been located in a big red barn in beautiful Midcoast Maine and since 2004 has been owned by the mother/daughter team of Barbara Neeson and Rhea Butler. A...
Lovely... :)
What fabric did you use for those fabulous pillows?
Commented Mar 7, 2013 on home alone at SouleMama
home alone
I cannot remember the last time I was alone in my own house. Mamas, it's a rare thing, isn't it? But yesterday, I found myself in just that situation - with all my people off a day-long adventure and me at home waiting for a meeting that was a little delayed. Home! Alone! But what's...
Love it! You've inspired me to be brave and grab my tools!
That burlap lampshade is FABULOUS. :)
Commented Mar 7, 2013 on do it yourself (myself) at SouleMama
do it yourself (myself)
It's funny the things we think we can't do, isn't it? For years, I've been sending lamps out to the workshop/barn/basement/storage spot of the moment. Those vintage ones I fall in love with while out thrifting and bring home, not entirely certain if they work or not, plus those in the hou...
Love, love, love their store! Thank you!! :)
Commented Mar 4, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Imagine Childhood ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Imagine Childhood ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Imagine Childhood. In Sarah's words: " ... a little nature... a little imagination... a lot of play. Toys, tools and activities for growing minds. Imagine Childhood is a family owned and operated company offering high quality environmenta...
Gypsy, that's a great idea! I'll bet it would make a lovely quiche crust.
Kay and Jodean, it's so wonderful to learn from our grandmas isn't it? They have so much wisdom and sense that we seem to have lost in our "enlightened" modern age.
This settles it! I'm gonna have to get me some lard! :)
Commented Mar 1, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
Thank you, Jodean! :)
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
Wonderful! Thank you!
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
P.S. Could lard be substituted for shortening in pie crusts? I've used coconut oil that way.
P.P.S. A thought on those wonderful oatcakes from yesterday: unless circles are a much-loved shape, you could cut them into squares (or triangles?) with a pizza cutter. Saves a lot of time! :)
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
Yay! Great minds think alike! :)
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
Haha! We were just discussing how any meal is better with bacon. :) (We had potato + bacon soup for dinner last night, inspired by your post yesterday...YUM!)
So sorry to hear of your coconut loss...but happy for you that you've found an excellent substitute -- and one you can supply yourselves! (As, I imagine coconuts don't grow in Maine.) ;)
I wonder if this popcorn recipe could be made even more decadent with a bit of maple syrup added in? Sort of a "backwoods kettle corn" idea? Time to experiment!!
Commented Feb 28, 2013 on A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn at SouleMama
A Year of Popcorn: Breakfast Popcorn
As promised, and just in the nick of time, today I bring you our February Popcorn! This one has been a special treat around here lately, just right for the darker days of late winter when indulging in such things as extra bacon feels good and right, dare I say - necessary. But, bacon in po...
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