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A Farm of My Own:  What are your winter plans?  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 17 2009 : 10:19:16 PM
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Are you already starting to think about Christmas gifts and winter plans?
I woke up this morning to a distinct nip in the air. I realized it won't be long before we will need to scrape windows of frost and then snow will be flying.
So do you have any crafts that you like to work on in the winter? Spinning, quilting, soap making?
Or perhaps you freeze fruit during the summer so you can can it during the cold of winter?
What do you have planned for this winter?
This winter I am going to wrap up projects that have been pending for a long time, get homemade christmas gifts made, and get my school work done for the semester!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2009 : 11:08:35 PM
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Just started a big felt soft alphabet block for my grandson for Christmas and will be starting on lots of other gifts also. Planning on a teddy bear, crib sheets, blanket for him and some stocking caps for all my guys. Thinking bags/purses for my mom and one of my sisses. Thinking about some knitted or crocheted slippers and embroidered tea towels so lots in the works. Most of my sibs and us have decided long ago to keep gift buying to our immediate families so we don't have to scrimp on our own families to purchase for everyone else. That helps with the finances at holiday time too. Last yr. I made rum fruitcakes but the recipe I used called for too much cloves so think if I do that again it will be cut drastically...LOL. I also gave cookie mix in a jar and pancake mix in a jar. Home made jam....fun and yummy gifts. So lots to do and I want to get a jumpstart on things this year cuz I am slooooowwww....LOL
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 07:05:14 AM
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Sewing, embroidering, cross stitch and all the other things I've had to put off in the interest of being in the garden. :) So much to do, so little time. DH would probably really appreciate it if I would fix holes in his work jeans. LOL!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 09:09:29 AM
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Winter time, is my time for " house work ", something that does not get done the other 3 seasons, lol. But in late fall, once the place has pretty much been put to bed for the year, I work on all the Christmas presents that I decieded I was making this year. I only do for my kids and grandkids, other wise I would be doing for so many, that none would get done. I have 3 Grandsons, and they each get handmade gloves and stocking caps, and scarves, plus the traditional storebought underwear and socks. I also give each one a giftcard that can be used at any store, so they can pick out what they want/need themselves. Plus each one gets a whole day with Grandma, ( me ),to do what ever they want, no one else invited. For my kids ( including my 2 d-in-laws ), I make flannel pj's for all, pants for the boys and gowns for the girls, plus giftcards. Then after Christmas is over, I start my quilting and jewelry making, plus I plan on re-painting my bedroom this year and new curtains and matching bedcover and skirt. Now alot of this is I "hope" to get done, as far as non-christmas things go, but it will depend on the weather, cause if we have more nice days than bad weather days, I would much rather be outside doing.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 10:45:51 AM
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| I'm having a really hard time planning for the next 6-12 months. My job is going to end next April. I was hoping that I would be enrolled in some sort of academic program by fall and planning for some future career. But I keep running into dead ends. (Like, the advisor for an academic program I wanted to apply to telling me "Don't bother unless you've got a rich husband to support you 'cause there are no real jobs in this field.") Arg. I know the time is ticking away, but I'm just spinning my wheels here! |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 12:47:20 PM
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These plans all sound great!! My plans for this winter will be working on my new farmhouse. Well its not so new, but its new to me! I'll be working on making it a home for me and the BF.
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 4:20:12 PM
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I have already started Christmas shopping. We have 8 grandchildren between my husband and I. I am going to try to take a wine making class in a month. I will be giving to bottles of wine I make as gifts to the adults we give gifts to. I am also going to make some sleep pants from pillow cases. I got this great book, it shows alot of great things to make from pillow cases.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 05:31:14 AM
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| Alee, I was looking into two: paralegal certification and history masters. I decided I really didn't want to be a paralegal after all, and the history program discouraged me from applying. Still not sure how seriously to take that: after all, that department head has a job, doesn't she? I really hate working in an office. I want to learn to make or fix something, but I can't afford to go back to working for minimum wage, so I'm kinda stuck. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 05:53:47 AM
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Gosh...I have SOOOO many plans! As far as Christmas gifts go, it's going to be homemade again this year (jams, vinegars, etc.) We paired down considerably last year, and this year will be the same. I love to give gifts, but it's important to me not to put us into debt and last year was a very nice result (and a good lesson!).
We are doing a lot in the house, too. The kitchen: Revamping storage; putting beadboard panelling on ceiling instead of drywall; new flooring. Thinking of the old congoleum, but I have to see what's involved (maybe a chocolate brown and ivory checkerboard, OR chocolate brown and sage green. Not sure yet. Want it to be warm, though, whatever we choose. It's a small kitchen, so we are attempting to make it a place to eat in, and where Violet can sit at the table and do homework (still a ways away, thankfully!). But, for too long, Jus and I have eaten at the coffee table!!!
I'm also looking into school, Amie. They are offering grants for education degree candidates who would teach in rural schools (math and science). I'm thinking that, if I can do the program, I'll start teaching about the same time Violet starts school!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Jennifer Mulkey
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Jennifer
Arkansas City
KS
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 06:17:24 AM
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| Me too, busy that is. I have a quilt to finish for our bed, woolen hats and mittens to make, sweaters, dishclothes, scrapbooking to finish up, toys and barbie clothes for the grandkids, canning to be done (I do that with freezing fruit, because I never have enough time during the summer, so the jams and jellies come later in the year, usually after the garden has been put to bed for the winter), cooking, baking, reading (if I ever get an extra minute), darning, sewing, ..... well, too darned much, that's for sure ;) |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 06:35:50 AM
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I can't wait! I love Fall & Winter and prefer colder weather.
~I plan on knitting. Some shawls for our church's ministry for the elderly. I would like to make the slippers in MJF's magazine and think that those would be great gifts for the gals.
~I desire to learn how to sew and just haven't had the time yet. So hopefully this winter.
~Canning. I do freeze alot of fruit and juices to can in the winter when the garden isn't tugging at me :)
~Organizing and purging some more :)
~For Christmas Gifts in addtion to jams, jellies, vinegars, marshmallows and home-roasted coffee, I want to make a recipe book. A friend and I made one 10 years ago and we've compiled alot of recipes since then. We named it Keepers :)
~Make Christmas Ornaments
Jonni, I am so with you on the debt thing. I WILL NOT go into debt for Christmas. We had done it years ago but for the past 10 or so years it's strictly been handmade unless we do have the funds.
Amie and Zan, I will be praying for you both for the Lord's provision :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 4:17:17 PM
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I'm not really thinking past October at this point. Our DD is getting married and I am eating, drinking and sleeping her wedding plans.
After the wedding is over...maybe I will be able to take a breath and consider what comes next.
Joyce |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 7:26:58 PM
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Oh Zan, I wish my little house was empty! I would so love for you to live here and do all that neat stuff here. You could teach me alot for sure. I would love to have bees and herbs and so much more. And I would love to just go away sometimes but can't because no one wants to milk goats. Anyway, my daughter and her hubby and daughter live in our little house next door but I have always wanted a farmhand to live there. That will hopefully happen one day when they move out. I keep looking in the market bulletin for that very reason. I can only dream now, though.
I just want to make it through the rest of summer right now. With all the fencing and animal situation here, I want it all done now! I will have more time when all the gardening is done. I want to start on all my homemade Christmas presents, too. And some heavy-duty house cleaning.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Aug 20 2009 : 4:26:17 PM
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I am gonna make some Christmas gifts for my "new found"family here, lol For Yarnmamma Linda YAY!!!!!!!!  
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 12:30:22 PM
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Cheryl, The title of the book is dozens of ways to repurpose a Pillowcase...the author is suzanne J.E. Tourtillott....it has great ideas in it.
deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 06:08:32 AM
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YES!!! i'm definately thinking of christmas gifts already... i have a list going most of the year, so that helps. anytime anyone mentions something they want or are interested in, i quickly write it down on my list which is always nearby in my wallet. it's one of the best things i could do because i don't have to do so much legwork around christmas time. and most of the time when people mention these things, they don't buy them. so when they receive them at christmas from me, it's more surprising because they had forgotten they wanted it! (i'm not crafty yet, so i havn't homemade gifts yet... but hope to someday!). and in recent years i start christmas shopping in october. then i'm not so stressed to be out in the hords of crowds at christmas time looking for gifts.
as far as winter.... i'm hoping to teach myself to knit. maybe go spend time with the MIL so she can teach me. and lots and lots of baking! especially trying new and different bread recipes. i find in summer i don't want to bake much because it's hot. but in the winter, it's a perfect way to stay warm!
"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."
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