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| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 07:51:47 AM
1. The "environmentalism" is a common sense, practical kind. It's not preached and 'guilted' all over the place.
2. The truth about GMO's, vaccines is proclaimed fearlessly.
3. The recipes are simple and don't contain foods I can't find or never hear of.
4. It's not 'uncool' to be me on the message boards.
5. Even if I don't agree with something that is printed, I don't feel like the idea was forced on me. This leaves me open to consider the idea and who knows, maybe someday I'll come to the same conclusion.
6. I learned how to sew french seams and make tasty homemade crackers,... that even my husband liked!
7. I've learned about new products such as Propex for discouraging weeds in our garden. Also, I'm going to check out the organic meat that can be delivered to my door.
8. I've expanded my reading with introductions to new ideas and authors - on the forum, books and magazines.
9. The one thing I don't like (hehe) is that it will take me rest of my life to put to use all the wonderful creativity that MJF has inspired!
10. Suggestions: Any ideas for gluten-free, non-dairy recipes? My family is sensitive to both. I'm always trying to find ways to combine garden veggies with GF grains such as wild rice, millet or quinoa. BTW loved the article about heritage grains and that quinoa and amaranth were included in the sidebar.
Keep up the good work -- loving what I read!
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
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| sugrdoll |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 06:36:44 AM
I purchased my first magazine at a local quilt shop....then I LOST it...I couldn't get away from the reading. I immediately started a search for more books re Mary Janes Farm. To date (a mere two months later) I have purchased books, subscribed to the magazine, joined the Sisterhood and applied to start a chapter. Oh my, how can I express my delight to find out the way I grew up is now a COOL way to live. I can't wait to teach others while I, myself am learning more. Thank you to Mary Jane and others who participate and share....Send me more stitchery ideas, I love it. |
| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 05:12:39 AM
RubyJunes,
Thanks for the heads up about the website. I will check that out.
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
| RubyJunes |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 6:12:30 PM
Judy,
As far as your gluten-free question, I wanted to let you know that farmgirl Lynn aka Weedy Ways is an excellent resource on gluten-free recipes, etc. She has a website at http://www.weedyways.com/
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com
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| Chives |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 5:47:38 PM
I wonder what inspires Mary jane the most? She is terrific. Vicki |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 4:17:33 PM
I so agree Judy!! I love the shining example that MaryJane sets without being preachy. I haven't tried a french seam yet but it is on my to-do list. Everytime I pick up one of her books or magazines I am re-inspired to be a better person.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Annika |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 10:37:28 AM
You said it Brenda, I love all of the things I have learned and all of the wonderfully talented women I've met here.
Thank you again MaryJane!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| classygram |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 10:13:04 AM
I can't express how MJF has changed my life and thinking. Trying all kinds of different things now. And love the lovely relationships you have on the blogs. Love ya girls and MJ. I just can't start my day without a dose of MJF.
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 10:02:15 AM
Judy- What a wonderful way of saying much of what I have thought!! I know there are some great GF recipes here on the board in Kitchen section and also there are some recipes for the Gluten Free Budget mix also available through MJF.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 09:59:19 AM
Judy - great post! And so true. Especially about never having the time to really try out all the good ideas and recipes and products! :)
Oh, and I will add to your list:
I even enjoy looking at the ads, because they are all in the best interest of good simple living.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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