Welcome October!
And thank you to our returning sponsors:
.: Hybrid Rasta Mama : A conscious parenting, natural living, holistic health blog
Jennifer is a stay-at-home crunchy mama to a precious daughter brought earthside in early 2009. She is passionate about and writes about the benefits of coconut oil, herbs and essential oils, holistic health, natural living, and conscious parenting. Jennifer and her daughter also live an “allergy-friendly” lifestyle sans gluten, grains, eggs, dairy, nuts, and a slew of other foods thanks to a compromised immune system due to toxic mold exposure. Jennifer has authored three recipe books and two children’s books which can be found at Jennifer Saleem Books.
Jennifer is a stay-at-home crunchy mama to a precious daughter brought earthside in early 2009. She is passionate about and writes about the benefits of coconut oil, herbs and essential oils, holistic health, natural living, and conscious parenting. Jennifer and her daughter also live an “allergy-friendly” lifestyle sans gluten, grains, eggs, dairy, nuts, and a slew of other foods thanks to a compromised immune system due to toxic mold exposure. Jennifer has authored three recipe books and two children’s books which can be found at Jennifer Saleem Books.
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.: Earnest Efforts: Natural Woodworking
Every teething rattle, box, spirit shaker and barrette we (the husband & wife team known as Earnie & Ellie Efforts) create is handcrafted as a functional and artistic object using found or sustainably harvested woods of Oregon. We were born artists and children of Mother Earth and we honor and praise her in our mission to create the treasures that we share with you and those you love.
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Every teething rattle, box, spirit shaker and barrette we (the husband & wife team known as Earnie & Ellie Efforts) create is handcrafted as a functional and artistic object using found or sustainably harvested woods of Oregon. We were born artists and children of Mother Earth and we honor and praise her in our mission to create the treasures that we share with you and those you love.
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.: Timberwolf Farm
Inge and Wolf are operating Timberwolf Farm, a small homestead in Oregon situated in the foot hills of the Cascade Mountains. They are keeping sheep and two alpacas for the sole purpose of transforming their wool and fiber into beautiful yarns, needle-felting wool and finished items like hats, trivets, scarves and more. All dyeing is done by Inge on the farm using dyes from homegrown plants and environmentally friendly acid dyes (Greener Shades brand). Inge is also making dollhouse miniatures using a variety of techniques.
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Inge and Wolf are operating Timberwolf Farm, a small homestead in Oregon situated in the foot hills of the Cascade Mountains. They are keeping sheep and two alpacas for the sole purpose of transforming their wool and fiber into beautiful yarns, needle-felting wool and finished items like hats, trivets, scarves and more. All dyeing is done by Inge on the farm using dyes from homegrown plants and environmentally friendly acid dyes (Greener Shades brand). Inge is also making dollhouse miniatures using a variety of techniques.
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.: Sweet Skins : Organic Apparel
Mira Fannin is the mother of 4, and started Sweet Skins Organic Apparel in 2004, in her garage in Eugene Oregon. Sweet Skins are made of eco-fabrics like Hemp, Organic Cotton and Eco-Fleece. Designs are classic, simple and versatile, with detail to fit and wear-ability, made to dress up or down, with your personal style. Visit us at www.sweetskins.com
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Mira Fannin is the mother of 4, and started Sweet Skins Organic Apparel in 2004, in her garage in Eugene Oregon. Sweet Skins are made of eco-fabrics like Hemp, Organic Cotton and Eco-Fleece. Designs are classic, simple and versatile, with detail to fit and wear-ability, made to dress up or down, with your personal style. Visit us at www.sweetskins.com
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Little Red Barn Produce was born out of my love for gardening and wanting to grow good food to help feed my large family. However, I always grew too much! So, in order to find a way to both provide my family with healthy, naturally grown, fresh food, and to make the best use of our resources, I started Little Red barn Produce. I sell my produce on Lanelocalfoods.com, and at the Veneta Downtown Farmers Market. In addition we also provide weekly produce boxes. And yes, we do deliver! (=
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Beautiful goods that celebrate imagination and nature. Hand-dyed playsilks, organic flannel & silk blankets, and more.
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.:SO Awesome : Modern, durable, irresistible wallet-sized card sets for awesome kids!
Inspired by her twin boys, Momma and graphic designer Marie-Claire Camp created educational, wallet-sized card sets to help her small children (and now yours) understand the world around them. Montessori-infused, spit-proof and approved for all ages and stages, these cards are a perfect addition to home classrooms and a welcome companion on voyages outside the home.
Current decks available, Alphabet, Color & Shape, GO!, Numbers, and a special wallet made (in the USA) just for kids with cards and play money in it called My Wallet.
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.:Scratch and Peck Feeds : You are what your animals eat
Scratch and Peck Feeds produces soy free and organic chicken, turkey, pig and goat feeds that are completely raw and unprocessed. Our business promotes sustainable farming practices, supports local economies, and produces healthy organic animal feed without using genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Scratch and Peck Feeds’ is a family company which includes anyone looking to make honest and true choices about their food and where it comes from. In 2011, we became the first Non-GMO Verified animal feed manufacture in North America and in 2013, we stepped it up to become 100% Organic, the first feed manufacturer in the nation to hold both badges. To top it off, we ONLY produce Organic and Non-GMO feeds because we want to help lead this sustainable food movement by example. You are what your animals eat!
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.: Homesteader’s Supply : Your Product Source for a self-sustaining lifestyle!
Homesteader’s Supply became a reality because of a passion for homesteading and self-sufficient living! Our mission is to offer you the best quality we can find in homesteading supplies at the best prices. We offer a wide variety of products to assist in every aspect of your homesteading lifestyle, and now even manufacture some of our own products! USA made is our first priority! We can’t always compete price wise with the big box stores, but we do offer something they probably don’t… friendly service! Don’t believe this… give us a call and see for yourself!
Homesteader’s Supply became a reality because of a passion for homesteading and self-sufficient living! Our mission is to offer you the best quality we can find in homesteading supplies at the best prices. We offer a wide variety of products to assist in every aspect of your homesteading lifestyle, and now even manufacture some of our own products! USA made is our first priority! We can’t always compete price wise with the big box stores, but we do offer something they probably don’t… friendly service! Don’t believe this… give us a call and see for yourself!
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.: Homestead Drying Racks : Handcrafted wood drying racks in Sandy, Oregon
Hello, we are the Gunderson family of seven! The Homestead Store is a small, family owned, business. We make the highest quality wooden drying rack on the market right on our family homestead in Oregon with the hands of our entire family. We carry homesteading supplies, including canning, cast iron cookware, lanterns, and stainless steel bakeware. We are real homesteaders who have learned to live the simple life, living on our farm for the last 24 years.
.: Homestead Drying Racks : Handcrafted wood drying racks in Sandy, Oregon
Hello, we are the Gunderson family of seven! The Homestead Store is a small, family owned, business. We make the highest quality wooden drying rack on the market right on our family homestead in Oregon with the hands of our entire family. We carry homesteading supplies, including canning, cast iron cookware, lanterns, and stainless steel bakeware. We are real homesteaders who have learned to live the simple life, living on our farm for the last 24 years.
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Ann says
Favorite shawl is definitely the pattern Citron on Ravelry. I’ve made about 10 of them as gifts and for myself. Someone has added a page to show how you can enlarge it by adding rounds which you can also find there. I’m 5’11” and need it larger so I do 7 rounds. It stays on better than some other patterns I’ve made and is made of lace weight yarn. I’ve made other shawls, just finished a Shetland Hap half and it’s lovely but so far it’s too hot to use it here.