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rockin_granola
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Kara
IN
USA
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 Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 09:10:09 AM
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 Hi there, from central Indiana!
My name is Kara, I'm mama to 3 kiddos 6 & under, married to my best friend and living in a small town in East Central Indiana. I'm a country girl married to a city boy and life in a small town was our compromise 
We've owned our home here for a few years now and every year it gets a little bit closer to our dream house ... this year we've planted a tree, put in a 4 x 4 raised bed garden (with major plans for branching out next year, but we welcomed a new baby in May and felt "baby steps" were important in more ways than one LOL), fenced in a children's play area in the backyard, laid pavers for a backyard patio, planted flower beds, and made some improvements to the house like putting in ceiling fans upstairs and downstairs. Not a lot, but every year we cross a few more projects off our wish list 
I love to knit, am learning to sew, and my husband and I love to cook together. I'm hoping to add gardening and more DIY home cleaners, bath products, and from scratch cooking to that list, too.
We strive to live pretty naturally and frugally ... I blog about it at http://granola.typepad.com
I can't believe I haven't discovered this plan, the wonderful magazine, and books sooner! I'm hoping to learn much from you all and hope that I can be an active member here, too.
Best Wishes!
Kara
a little bit "crunchy" and a little bit rock'n'roll |
Edited by - rockin_granola on Aug 08 2008 06:13:12 AM |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 09:53:50 AM
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Welcome, Kara! It sounds you'll fit right in here. It may not seem like a lot to you but I'm sure all those things make it feel more like home to you. Enjoy the journey with your home and with the farmgirls here. Glad to have you!
God bless -
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 09:53:52 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Kara!
Wow! You got a lot done, especially with 3 kids that young and a very new one! This forum has lots to offer and you sound like "our kind" of gal! Can't wait to get to know you more! I have an 18 month old daughter! Aren't kids such a blast? I have so much fun with my little girl. Sure, there are trying times occasionally, but overall they are such a light in life!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 10:01:39 AM
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Hi Kara,
Welcome! So glad that you joined us. You are gonna love it here.
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 10:07:17 AM
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Welcome Kara! Great to have you here with us! I love to knit also :) If you'd like to join in, we have a KAL going on the Gathered Up forum. Feel free to join us there!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 10:58:19 AM
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HI Kara~ wow three kids under the age of 6~ busy girl. Glad you found us! Welcome!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3852 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3852 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 12:44:55 PM
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Hi Kara,
I was so happy when I found this lovely place through my chac offer that came in the mail. I am waiting to get my first magazine and my sisterhood kit. I'm homebound so this is great for me. Most of my friends work and are busy running up and down the road.
Marjean
handmade cards and jewelry at jeanpatchbymk.etsy.com
jeanpatch.wordpress.com |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 1:20:46 PM
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Glad to meet you Kara! Isn't it amazing to finally find so many women with the same interests? I had begun to give up hope of finding any kindred spirits and somehow I got onto the MaryJane's site. I've been hooked ever since. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better!
Audrey
"Let us greet with a song of hope each day" |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 1:40:03 PM
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Welcome. I am new here too
"As you become secure in God's love, you will discover that you need not surrender to the opinions and judgments of others. GOD IS FOR YOU!" ~ Unknown
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 2:46:29 PM
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Welcome Kara, So glad you found us. I know you will love it here. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 2:55:35 PM
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hello Kara, I am relatively new myself and am enjoying this place ever so much. It sounds like you are indeed very busy, and I think you and your dh have done so much in such a short time, go girl!!! by the yard it's very hard, but by the inch it's a cinch, looks like your're proving it. keep us posted how things are going and welcome home...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
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KatyDo
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Kaye
Uintah
UT
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2008 : 5:35:38 PM
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Welcome Kara,
You certainly have been busy both with your hiuse and your little ones. This is a wonderful site with so many women and so many things in common.
Katy in Utah
Follow Your Bliss |
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rockin_granola
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Kara
IN
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 05:58:11 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! I'm feeling at home here already
It is funny ... it seems like it has been a slow year and then I look at my list in print and yes, I guess it does seem like some things have gotten done
Looking forward to getting to know you all better!
Kara
a little bit "crunchy" and a little bit rock'n'roll |
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Auntie Brenda
True Blue Farmgirl
168 Posts
Brenda
Boerne
Texas
USA
168 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 06:05:57 AM
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Hi Kara,
Welcome from Texas! I like the "rockin granola" a little bit "crunchy" and a little bit rock'n'roll! Our place is the "Rockin G & B". :O)
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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handyam
True Blue Farmgirl
394 Posts
Ada Mae
Greensburg
KY.
USA
394 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 7:59:49 PM
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Welcome Kara from the neighboring state of Kentucky. Sounds like you really enjoy life. There's lots of good advice here on any subject. Just keep looking around.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2008 : 05:46:50 AM
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Hi Kara,
Isn't it funny that we make the list and often forget to look at how much we really have gotten accomplished.
Glad you are here to have some fun and sharing.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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22shortie
True Blue Farmgirl
329 Posts
rebekah
sulphur
la
USA
329 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 11:52:42 AM
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I love love love your blog! I quickly marked it on my "favorites" list! I'm not Frugal by nature but i sure am going to give it a shot since you make it look so fun! LOL
Fresh and creative projects popping up on my blog daily! Stop by and check out what I'm up to today!
http://pumpkinseed-unscripted.blogspot.com/ |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 12:21:52 PM
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Welcome Kara, You will Love it here. So many interesting and caring farm girl sisters with many inspirational topics.
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 06:51:06 AM
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Hey, Kara! Welcome, from one of the Louisiana farm girls. Sounds like you've got a great start on farm living! Looking forward to hearing more about you!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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