July 14, 2009
by Julie
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We haven't really had any hot weather to speak of but over the past week Jason noticed the a/c wasn't blowing very cool air so he put in a call to the repair guy. We might have skipped getting it … Continue reading
July 11, 2009
by Julie
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An email from Tougas Farm yesterday morning reminded me that if I wanted strawberries this season I'd better high-tail it over there and get picking. The siren call of fresh berries was strong enough to over-ride common sense and I … Continue reading
July 8, 2009
by Julie
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I love when I get a special request for something I can make. I know it's much more likely to go over well when it's been asked for so I was especially pleased when someone asked me to do some … Continue reading
February 9, 2009
by Julie
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The mailman left me a plethora of goodies out on the step today. On top was a package containing 8 wonderful ounces of Rambouilet Corriedale roving from Amanda for which I traded some soaps. I'm tickled pink about this barter. … Continue reading
January 25, 2009
by Julie
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Last time I ordered soap supplies I picked up some peppermint essential oil and making a soap with spearmint and peppermint combined has been on my todo list for a couple months now. When Debbi asked if I'd demo soap … Continue reading
November 1, 2008
by Julie
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I’ve been a busy bee this week and completed 5 batches of soap thus cleaning out my scent samples. As expected by a few readers, the sewing room does indeed smell pretty nice just about now!
October 27, 2008
by Julie
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While soap can be used pretty quickly after it’s made it improves with several weeks of curing time during which excess water evaporates out leaving you with a harder, longer-lasting soap. With that in mind I am gearing up and … Continue reading
October 25, 2008
by Julie
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What with all that spinning going on I need to keep my hands well moisturized so this week I’ve also been making lotion bars and body butter. I’m quite settled on the lotion bar recipe but I tried a new … Continue reading
July 16, 2008
by Julie
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Last weekend we dropped by Home Depot so I could pick up some better eye protection. I’ve been wearing glasses but I know that’s not enough. These are "splash resistant" glasses and it took a bit of searching to find … Continue reading
July 9, 2008
by Julie
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Farmer’s Market season is finally in full swing in our neck of the woods. I had hoped to take my wheel yesterday and do some demo spinning but half an hour in the heat did in my respiratory system and … Continue reading
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