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SwanMountainSoaps
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Christina
Wasilla
AK
USA
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 Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 06:09:02 AM
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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. =] |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 06:24:40 AM
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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/ |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 08:07:41 AM
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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 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 08:57:57 AM
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Welcome Christine!
Maggie |
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Calico Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Meg
Middle Tennessee
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 09:02:25 AM
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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 |
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OzarkFarmGirl
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Pam
Annapolis
MO
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 09:12:49 AM
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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! |
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 3:18:56 PM
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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/ |
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ktbird
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Katherine
Huron
South Dakota
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 7:34:08 PM
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Welcome Christina! Your home sounds beautiful.
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Edited by - ktbird on Sep 22 2009 7:35:43 PM |
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SwanMountainSoaps
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Christina
Wasilla
AK
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 12:47:50 AM
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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! |
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ZenGoddess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Cindy
MO
USA
613 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 9:55:45 PM
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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 |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 05:34:28 AM
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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.
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 10:24:51 AM
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A warm Louisiana welcome, Christina! YOu are going to fit right in!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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stefffic
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Stephanie
Cherryville
NC
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 11:33:16 AM
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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 |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 11:48:16 AM
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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 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 7:42:47 PM
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Welcome Christina!
Maggie |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 07:49:23 AM
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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
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 08:16:27 AM
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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 |
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