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**MaryJanesFarm Products & Merchandise:  April/May Issue  |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 08:48:11 AM
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Sandra - Hallmark is another one that died and I just bought Mom and myself a subscription in December. I suppose they will keep the money as I've not heard anything but it's easy to fall between the cracks so hope, still, springs eternal.
I agree on the MJF magazine for all the reasons you mentioned plus there aren't snarkey remarks about people who hunt. We live in an extremely rural area and hunting is a way of life for many rural poor as well as those who aren't poor but grew up hunting. I don't hunt but have no problems accepting the meat when it's offered.
My other reason is it's a, sometimes, pretty frosty world out there and I've downsized my life so I've surrounded myself with nice people. "Nice" seems to be outmoded, passe, unsophisticated but not around here. Nice rules around here!
Sandra
Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
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lorijarrett
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Lori
Norfolk
NY
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 2:25:55 PM
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Hi everyone, haven't been on in awhile. After being let go from my job late last year I sort of took a bit of time away from everything :O( But have started getting back on my feet and really perked up when my issue of MJF came yesterday. My husband perused it first though while I was busy in the kitchen. I like that he was interested. He really liked the small camper idea as well. I am currently making my own cheese spread that is featured in this issue. Will post when it's finished to let you know how it turns out. I have to tell you though that a bit more sunshine here in the north country would make all the difference in the world. Spring needs to hurry up! lol Take care.
Lori
www.countryhandsandheart.etsy.com
www.farmgirlinthemaking.blogspot.com
Farmgirl at Heart #397
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 3:44:52 PM
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Still haven't gotten mine... sigh!!
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 7:37:52 PM
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Oh...yipes for the other magazines. I'm sure they have fans. I just so hope our MaryJane and her magazine fare well through these times. As you've noted, she really does "hit home" and I would think her ever important messages would be even more recognizably important especially now. Good thoughts of continued success to MaryJane's business in all its many wonderful, generous, refreshing ideas.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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lorijarrett
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Lori
Norfolk
NY
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 09:02:43 AM
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I second that! I look forward to receiving that magazine more than any other mail I get, well except for family stuff. I agree that in times like this I would hope to see the subscription rate actually increase. I tried the homemade cheese spread recipe in the lastest issue and it's wonderful. I love cheese so the idea that I can make my own soft cheese spread and flavor to my liking is very appealing. Again, it's just another reason why I keep coming back. This was something I could make with readily available products and it's fresh, homemade and delicious. I can't wait to share this recipe. Take care everyone and have a great weekend.
Lori
www.countryhandsandheart.etsy.com
www.farmgirlinthemaking.blogspot.com
Farmgirl at Heart #397
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 09:10:32 AM
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Sandra, I agree whole-heartedly!!!! I don't hunt and God forbid if anyone sees ME with a gun in my hand you better start running! LOL! But I respect those who do it for the meat and not the sport. It is healthier for you and considering we really can't trust the food supply in this country...if I could I would but at my age it would be hard to do it I know. I think you have to be raised with it...I couldn't even watch! LOL! But I do eat it and although I'm not a big meat eater I would be hard pressed to give it up.
As for "happy" people....I think I might have mentioned this before on a post but I have a girlfriend who just retired from 30 some years as a practicing psychologist and she told me if we knew how many angry, pain-filled people there were out there we would be afraid to step out our door in the morning.....sad but true. I have VERY few friends and not really any close ones that I could truly "open up" to so I call myself "The Happy Hermit" and you know I AM! Society tells us we need to surround ourself with people and "join in " and be a "team player" and I have done that most of my life and now that I am retired so-to-speak I have never been happier! The husband left, the kids left, the animals died off and I got sick and the career is gone now but I moved away from "it all" and stay to myself and I have gotten much better health-wise and although I am poorer than I have ever been, I owe nothing to anyone and I am HAPPY!!!! I work hard every day, gardening, landscaping, decorating, reading and researching and making do and being as self-sufficient as possible and what a great feeling of purpose and joy I have each and every day. Do I get lonely....yes, at times....but I have you gals and lonely can be good...it makes you re-evaluate yourself, your life and your relationships instead of just living your life on auto-pilot which I did for so many years. So, now I am making up for lost time and when I do deal with people now I have a lot more to give, hopefully.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 12:15:06 AM
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I just bought (still haven't gotten around to subscribing) the April/May issue of MJF and I've already started making my own salad table. It's such a down-to-Earth, wholesome magazine--full of info on how to live an organic life without all that new-age weirdness of some magazines (not that new age is all that bad; but I cringe when I hear people talk as if new age and organic are synonymous). I feel sad that the other Mary (Englebreit) magazine folded, as I love crafts, but MJF is full of ideas and projects to keep me busy(busy hands=quiet mind=no gossip). I love this particular issue because it focuses on "getting out" into the wilderness and we could all benefit from that. It's made me realize that
the life I was living wasn't really me; I'm still discovering my "inner farmgirl" and I'm not sure where she's taking me--but with MJF as my guide, it should be an interesting journey! |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 1:48:14 PM
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I haven't been able to find the magazine yet. I haven't subscribed since I'm on the road so much with work. I love finding the magazine on a Sunday and curling up and forgetting work, the road, and hotel life for a while and daydream.
Best Growing |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 11:21:19 AM
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Hi Sandra, I don't hunt...yet...but there may coma a time when I am hunting. I've got the equipment just not that hungry...yet...smile. Guys around here are always giving us meat and I dearly love eating wild turkey. When we first moved to the farm, I'd slaughter and put up hogs but, as we age, we're cutting back on meat.
I figure the term 'team player' came from someone who wants to watch me work then collect all the credit. -smile-
I'm a happy person and find myself avoiding unhappy people; perhaps that's why my friends are few where we live. My one friend, just one year older than I, has Alzheimer's and is now in a nursing home; she was a fellow farmer farm girl and it's been real lonely since she's been gone.
I don't live on auto-pilot; I live like God intends for me to live...LARGE! -smile-
Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 2:03:00 PM
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I haven't gotten mine either. I bought a subscription in February. Could that be the problem?
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 2:17:34 PM
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 4:42:56 PM
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Is this issue of the magazine for sale on the connection?
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 8:28:52 PM
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Still haven't gotten mine. I wonder if it's a problem with the post office?
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 11:19:42 PM
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Stephanie, when did you subscribe? It took me almost three issues before mine came on time...it's very disappointing I know. My poor fiance would look in the mail box for me before I came home just to warn me. IF this is your first issue in your subscription be patient... and it will come.
I'm still reading through my magazine. I like to savor every bit of it. I glance through it to get a feel of what is in it then I go back and read things a little at a time. Then I reread those fun helpful useful tips that I know I will use again. It's like Christmas in the mailbox...it's the little things that please me...
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 08:14:34 AM
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This is my second issue... will it really take two more before I start getting them on time? Bummer! Ah well, they say patience is a virtue.
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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mimilou
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Mary Lou
Lancaster
PA
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 11:09:53 AM
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 11:56:13 AM
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| I've seen the new issue in the stores and I live in small town. JoAnn |
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 4:21:28 PM
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I found several issues at the Tractor Supply. YEA!!
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 10:26:14 AM
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I got my issue last night when I got home. YAY! My first one! I have been reading every word and plan to read more tonight. Go to my peaceful place and have a good evening.
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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peachy
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Melissa
Fennville
MI
USA
593 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 9:38:50 PM
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It's officially 12:36am, March 28 and I still haven't received my April/May issue:( I've been getting them regularly and just sent a check in to renew...just so I wouldn't ever miss one! I suppose I might have to make a trip to TSC tomorrow to see if they have any left!
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
http://oldethymecountrybarn.com/
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 11:22:53 AM
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Melissa, your not he only one I havent recieved mine either sure hopr it gets here soon!
Blessings,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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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 3:21:00 PM
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keeperofthehome
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
Suzanne
Atlanta
Georgia
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2009 : 6:22:45 PM
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I typically find my issues at Whole Foods. I am going there on Tuesday so I will definitely have to look out for it! I really need to subscribe since it's cheaper!
Blessings!
~Farrah
www.oldfashionedhomekeeper.blogspot.com |
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