Nothing New

Good morning all,
Things are slowing down for me at the farmers market downtown. Not sure if I've saturated that market or not, but am looking forward to the Elkhart Lake market on August 20th. It being an artisan market as well as farmers, I'll be able to bring my other wares.
A good client and friend lost a wire earring purchased at the JMKAC art festival and could not find the vendor to get a replacement. I suggested we make a necklace from it an she liked the idea. She also commented that she thought I could make something like it, I commented that I thought she was right. I have all sorts of wire around so I dug it up and went to work. Here are a few pieces that resulted from my experiment. Lots more to come so stay tuned! Hope to see you at the market on the 20th and wish you a happy, happy week!

Saving the Earth One Plastic Bag at a Time

Good morning all,
Every time I see something I like at a craft fair I say to myself (not to the vendor, I hate that!) "How could I make something similar?" I think about it and think about it and usually come up with my own version. I'm also always trying to come up with new ways to use those pesky plastic bags. Well Watson, I've done it again! Garden Mushrooms. They are colorful and fun and won't break like the ceramic ones I copied from. I'll be at the farmers market six more times this summer or until my products sell out. Mark your calendars for August 20th to visit the Elkhart Lake market. Happy, happy week!

BIG

Good morning all,
I often answer queries for HARO and enjoy sharing my experiences with fellow entrepreneurs. Stephanie Chandler of BusinessInfoGuide.com (BIG) shares my story. I hope you will take a couple minutes to read it and consider submitting your own. Until Sunday then! Happy, happy weekend!

The Pause

Good morning all,
I did not blog last week as I was taking a few day sabbatical. Anyone going through menopause can certainly relate to me. It's been a very long four years and everything natural I've tried to this point has not been effective. Soy, black cohash, vitamin E, bee pollen, aloe vera juice and sage. Perhaps in the beginning they seemed to be helping but ultimately my nasty symptoms returned. Hot flashes, those awful draining hot flashes! Night sweats, sleeping hands, mood swings, hair loss, bloating, weight gain... You get the picture. My husband heard a commercial on the radio for Amberen, a natural menopausal remedy. I needed to try a different plan and honestly was willing to do just about anything. I'm on my 9th day and I do believe they are benefiting. I still have symptoms but they are less severe. (I know what your thinking, it's all in my head! I don't care if it's in my head, toes, or tush at this point, as long as I''m getting relief!) I'll post more results after my 90 day treatment.
Very busy week getting some plants ready for another go at the farmers market and a moss ball making class at the Generations facility in Plymouth on Friday the 22nd. Please contact Jessica Dalske at pacc@plymouthgov.com to sign up. It's only $5 and will be lots of fun for all ages. Happy, happy week!

Nice Piece

Good afternoon,
Just wanted to pass along an article on the Claudia Fox Blog. You just might learn something about me you didn't know before! Enjoy the read. http://claudiafox.com/

Let Freedom Ring

Good morning all,
Now that July is here my commitment to the Farmers Market is over. My Saturdays are free once again. I worked in the morning and then was able to get outside and work in the gardens. I harvested a small amount of spinach and cilantro, rosemary and oregano (you thought I was going to say thyme!) The basil is not looking so good but the nasturtiums are flying! Can't wait to use them in the moss and talk more about their use. I do plan to be at one more market in Sheboygan at the end of July or early August. Most of my plantings should be ready by then.
God Bless America! Happy, happy week!