Archive for December, 2009
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
grateful
With New Years fast approaching, I try to take time to look at where I am in life. Where I am going. And where I have been. Six months ago we moved to this little farm in our tiny cottage. We are caretaking 160 acres and every day we remember to be grateful for this [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in Beekeeping,Food,Growing,Homesteading,Musings by Amanda
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Dec 27th Potatoes
So ya know how yesterday I was complaining about my lack of planning. If you will remember, I mentioned not having a garden to eat out of. Well, go ahead, prove me wrong… Today I abandoned my tea for a good 15 minutes and tromped out to the garden. This is not a big endeavor [...]
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
A Christmas Carrot
After spending a few days off (tiny) island with my “up-island” family, I have taken hibernation to a whole new level. And my thoughts are starting to turn to “What’s next.” Yes, you may all realize that I am not very good at living in the moment. I am beginning to think about the garden. [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Advent,Beekeeping,Family,Food,Growing,Homesteading by Amanda
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Who’s needles
Yes, we have left our small precious island for a few days for Christmas Merrying. There has been a great richness in food, a surplus of laughter, a mingling of family and in between, a few stitches cast on. But on who’s needles? This Christmas, Gramma, the quiet knitter, has been reading my blog and [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Advent by Amanda
Friday, December 18th, 2009
What I read today that inspired
There are two things I read that inspired me today. If you have time in the hussle and bustle of Christmas, I hope you enjoy them. Down to Earth- Living A Deliberate Life Soule Mama- My Little Elf In all the busyness, I hope you get a moment to enjoy a cookie and a cup [...]