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| texdane |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:33:42 PM
I am pretty new here, just got my Sister Pkt in mail yesterday. But, I am SO inspired by everyone here. This morning, I actually got up at 4 to make bread (first time to try) so it would be ready for breakfast!  How has the forum inspired you?
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister 1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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| Faransgirl |
Posted - Mar 09 2010 : 08:47:36 AM
It has inspired me to try gardening again. I live in south Texas and it is very hot to get out in the summer and garden. It has also inspired me to get back into crocheting and knitting. I have always done a lot of sewing, but I had pretty much given everything else up as living in the burbs and the housing restrictions we have hinders a lot. Now I am hoping to move to a farm and get back to being me rather than trying to fit in with the folks around here that spend all their spare time trying to control their neighbors.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
| mellaisbella |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:15:03 AM
it has inspired me to be more "green" and also to make more things from scratch
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
| texdane |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:15:00 AM
Megan,
I am impressed that you are gardening, knitting and crocheting at your age! Keep it up! I hope to inspire my daughter to learn those kinds of things, too.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:02:02 AM
Thanks Nicole! It's great for you too. I think that Mary Jane has inspired everyone who reads about her in one way or another. I've also made new friends, though they are much older than me (I'm 14).
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| Candy C. |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 08:01:47 AM
I realized the other day that doing things the "Farmgirl" way is deeply satisfying to my soul.  Growing a garden, cooking from scratch, hanging clothes on the line, crafting, etc. just makes me feel "right" with the world.
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. |
| beadbabe |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 07:56:02 AM
I agree with all of you!! I am inspired to simplify my home, bring back simple pleasures, and do more by hand, and less with machines. (except for the dishwasher and washing machine!) I am air drying more clothes, which takes longer when done indoors due to rain! I want to make bread by hand, not the bread machine. I think a vase of homegrown flowers would look better on the shelf than a bulky metal box. I want to make more of my cleaning products, and I will be canning and dehydrating more foods this year. I am so grateful to have all of you as a resource! I never had a sister, always wanted one. Now I belong to a huge family of sisters!
Smiling in So Cal,
Farmgirl Sister #1217
Therese
If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud. ~Emile Zola |
| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 06:58:58 AM
I have decieded to start another renovation, me! I hooked up with Mary Kay and now that I look better I am getting more done.
It's all good! |
| texdane |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 04:29:16 AM
Good for you, Megan! Isn't amazing what a magazine/forum can do? I am doing the same. Just bought my seeds and am going to do a vegie garden for the first time in YEARS. I am working on trying out for several badges, including the Going Green one. I am inspired to "up" my knitting, buy green and organic products, crochet, embroider, and sew. I am making time for myself to do my craft products instead of just wishing I could. And, I've made new friends, including my penpal. I think MaryJane is a genius!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 2:49:26 PM
It has inspired me to try new things. I've been inspired to start looking for new patterns for crocheting and knitting. I'm also going to try and do a small garden this year without any help.
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 1:50:05 PM
I'm inspired to try to do things that I want to do no matter what...I'm very people shy and get tongue tied in groups, But I want a farm girl chapter and fellowship with other farm girls...so I'm taking a deep breath and jumping in with both feet and started the Palouse Prairie Girls chapter just a few days ago and am now setting about making member welcome packets! I love to cook and sew and garden and have found so much information on bringing new joy to these craft...This is the most amazing place and I'm jumpin in and plowin thru!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| herblady55 |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 12:50:35 PM
Shari...just start out slow and steady....don't get overwhelmed!
Michelle....I'll bring the organic coffee and tea and be right there....save me a cinny roll! mmmm...
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 11:58:15 AM
I hung out 2 loads of wash today, and made a batch of sweet dough. I made the yummiest cherry cheese coffee cake and cinnimon rolls.
It's all good! |
| texdane |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 7:00:56 PM
Ms. Hannigan - I hear ya! LOL.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Ms. Hannigan |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 8:09:13 PM
I was losing momentum on my Farmgirl lifestyle (tiring of being the "odd girl out" with my friends.) Now, I feel like I'm re-charged and ready to jump back into things, the only problem now is trying to decide what to tackle first!
...some women are drippin' with diamonds... some women are drippin' with pearls... look at me, lucky me, the only thing I'm drippin' with is... little girls...
Farmgirl #1158
blog: http://www.lifegetsmessy.com
website: http://www.eatlocaltn.com |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 4:09:46 PM
I've been even MORE inspired to Re-cycle and Simplify my life and to Make more things instead of bye them!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
| prairie_princess |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 1:59:03 PM
Congrats Nicole on finding farmgirl inspiration! i know this group has helped me see i'm not the only one out there interested being a country gal...
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
- Charles Dudley Warner |
| delicia |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 7:42:47 PM
I agree with everyone I have started back to doing the things that I really enjoy. I have learned to make my own laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and have the sour dough bread starter up on my counter and am excited to try my first loaf tomorrow. I think it is wonderful being able to share ideas, recipes and prayers with so many ladies who have similiar values and ideas.
delicia |
| Chives |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 6:58:38 PM
I think we are all an insperation to each other. Just knowing we can talk about how we live and things that we do. If we have questions there is someone out there to tell how its done, and understand what we are talking about. Its just being able to say this is how I live and glad that you are. Vicki |
| Ms. Treadle |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 6:33:12 PM
I agree with all of you. This group is helping me get back to me. I just need to figure out managing my time between homeschooling with my girls, going to college myself, being a homemaker and a homesteader. I love "hanging out with you ladies". I finally feel like I've found a family who "gets it"!
Blessings,
Leigh-Ann
The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary. ~Mary Kurtz
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| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 6:24:02 PM
It has inspired me to get off my rear end and start doing things I'd dreampt about-like taking up fiddle,getting into the yard more,learning about how to cook better or make items that I need (like aprons & pot holders) rather than just buying them. Gets a fire in your belly,it does!
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mando pickin & fiddle sawin' Farmgirl #702 |
| texdane |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 4:24:12 PM
I agree completely with you, Karrieann!
Nicole, Farmgirl # 1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 3:55:33 PM
...it is inspiring me to get back to who I truly am! ...back to baking, sewing, crafting, writing, growing things...being a happy at home housewife. It has been a long time (too long) that I did those things that really made me HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! One could say, that I am gettin my groove back!
Thanks to MaryJane and all of Mary Janes Farmgirls!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus ...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/
My Etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures ...http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
| classygram |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 03:20:12 AM
It most certainly has inspired me! I have gotten back into my crafts, meaning I see to it that I have my time, to do something for me. And joining in on the book clubs and discussions are great. It's got me thinking more about how I can change the way I eat and going green around the house. Also writing letters to others, something that was left behind since the email came along. I really enjoy sitting down and writing and love receiving mail that you know someone has taken the time to do. The list just goes on and on. You will love you journey through all the forums. Have fun and a wonderful day!
Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:51:59 PM
it sure has Nicole!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
