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| SwanMountainSoaps |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 06:09:02 AM
I'm a homeschooling mom of 5 kids and we live about 15 miles outside of Wasilla, Alaska. I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, but about 20 years ago my husband got assigned up here with the Army and we loved it too much to ever leave. Over the years we've inched our way further and further away from the city, and now we own some land on a small lake, which we share with our big goofy dog, a bunch of moose, several foxes, eagles, muskrats, loons and a resident pair of swans that returns each year to our lake to raise their babies.
I'm a stay-at-home mom but I help pay the bills with my soapmaking business (I'm SwanMountainSoaps on etsy.com). For the last few years we have been trying to become as self-sufficient as possible, and this former city-girl (who's always been a farm girl at heart) has learned to bake her own bread, sew her kids' clothes, harvest and make teas and simple home remedies from the herbs we grow and find in the wild. This spring we're getting chickens and goats, and I'm learning to make cheese and wine. We'd also like to get a hive of bees this summer if possible.
I fell in love with Maryjane's magazine a few months ago, and am really looking forward to connecting with all of you great folks here. It is always a huge pleasure to meet kindred spirits. =] |
| 19 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 08:16:27 AM
Welcome Christina!!I checked out your etsy site and I can't wait to order some of your shampoo bars!!
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 |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 07:49:23 AM
Welcome Christina!!! 
It'd nice to have you join us :) You will love being part of this group of wonderful ladies :)
I would love to go to Alaska someday. Have you ever made Birch Syrup? I was checking out your etsy shop and your products sound great :)
I look forward to getting to know you better :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 7:42:47 PM
Welcome Christina!
Maggie |
| Karrieann |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 11:48:16 AM
Hiya Christina!
Wow, your place sounds so lovely. I am new on here as well and is looking forward to getting to know more farmgirls!
~ Karrieann |
| stefffic |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 11:33:16 AM
Welcome Christina!
I'm trying to move up to Alaska next month for a year... Always wanted to, and I'm going to do it!
Steph
"A quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself."
"One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries." A A Milne |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 10:56:12 AM
Welcome aboard, Christina!!
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Swap Blog~ http://mels-swapshop.blogspot.com/ |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 10:24:51 AM
A warm Louisiana welcome, Christina! YOu are going to fit right in!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 05:34:28 AM
Christina--Welcome to the farm!! You sound like your heart is smack full of farmgirl spirit! :) I look forward to getting to know you better!
hugs
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 9:55:45 PM
Christina!!! Yay! I am so glad to see you here! ....Gals! Her stuff is awesome!!! I am a regular customer at her etsy site and have loved every little thing I have purchased!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| ZenGoddess |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 01:11:40 AM
Welcome Christina,
You will be a great addition to the big hearted family here,
let us all know when your ready to barter some soap !!
Hugs,
ZenGoddess/Southernplum
My life goal is to Simply - Simplify my life.
http://herbalcottage.blogspot.com
http://herbalcottage.etsy.com |
| SwanMountainSoaps |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 12:47:50 AM
Thank you everyone for making me feel so welcome!
Julia, -60 is way too cold for me too! =]
quiltin mama, thanks for the congrats! I love your etsy shop ... your quilts are just lovely! |
| ktbird |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 7:34:08 PM
Welcome Christina! Your home sounds beautiful.
-Kate |
| Julia |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 3:18:56 PM
welcome Christina! I use to live in Tok. We were there a year and a half. It was way to cold for us. -60, no thanks. It is beautiful and I do miss cross country skiing.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/ |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 1:07:08 PM
Christina, Welcome! You were just the featured seller on Etsy not that long ago- congrats on that! :) Glad that you've joined us here!
my blog www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com
handmade quilts on etsy www.mountainhomequilts.etsy.com |
| OzarkFarmGirl |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 09:12:49 AM
Welcome Christina! Alaska, that sounds so rustic and peaceful. I'm pretty new here too - but absolutely love chatting with everyone! I know you will enjoy chickens and goats - I have a lot of them.
Keep It Simple! |
| Calico Hen |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 09:02:25 AM
Welcome Christina!
You will love being a part of this chat group. I have learned so much and spend more time reading than posting! I love chickens and you will be so happy when you get yours!
Meg |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 08:57:57 AM
Welcome Christine!
Maggie |
| Autumn Leaves |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 08:07:41 AM
Hello Christina!
Wow Alaska! always wanted to visit there, I think it is so beautiful and rustic. Glad you found us, you'll love it here. I'm excited to hear about the chickens when they arrive, I have 25+ and love them, they are so much fun!
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 06:24:40 AM
Welcome Christina, Im a homeschool mom too! So glad you joined us sounds like you have a beautiful place look forward to hearing more about you. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
