• Monday, December 26, 2005 - Let me introduce myself...

i just found this blogsite through my sister who has a blog here also.  It looks like just my cup of tea!  Even though i was born and raised in a large city in the midwest, it was always my hearts desire to live on a farm.  i haven't made it to a farm yet, but we live in a very tiny town and have lived on a very small acreage just outside of a very tiny town.  Because of my love of homesteading, i have learned many skills that relate to living simply and making things for yourself.  On our little acreage, we had chickens which i just loved.  We also could buy raw milk from a local dairy (which is now out of business  ), and i would make butter and use the cream in other things.  i also have taught myself to knit and crochet; have made a quilt with much help from dd's friend, and taken a weaving class.  i bought a loom and have made some dish towels and long for more time to weave and also to quilt.  i also grind wheat and make our bread. Several years ago, i discovered soapmaking in my quest to learn all things "old-timey".  At first i made it as much like grandma used to make it as i could; since then i have studied and learned how to make a lovely bar of soap that does not eat the skin from your hands.  i actually sell some once in a while.  i have always wanted a little cow or goat to milk, but not yet.  The other area of homesteading that i am at all well-versed in is gardening.  i am hoping to learn to like it and do better at it through the helpful advice on this blogsite.  Now that i have told you all a bit about me, i look forward to learning more about all of you!

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• Monday, December 26, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by livin4Him6

Hi there and welcome!! :0) It sounds like you have taught yourself alot of homesteading skills that have been very useful to you. I would be very interested in learning how to make soap, if you have any tips I would love to hear them. :0)

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• Monday, December 26, 2005 - Hi, yourself!!

Posted by rosehillranch

So great to have you over here!!! You know lots more already than I do! This will be fun! Simply, Jeani

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• Monday, December 26, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by heerhomestead

Is that your house? I have porch envy. ;-) Thanks so much for writing this out. It is encouraging to read from a self-taught person since I have been/will be self-taught in anything of this nature.

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• Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mklene

I'm glad you found us! Isn't this a neal site? I t's really amazing all the things you've taught yourself over the years... We need to talk about chickens one of these days (check my blog if your wondering what I'm talking about). Don't forget to post pictures of your kitchen remodel... I'll be waiting with baited breath!!

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• Monday, January 2, 2006 - Great

Posted by winterpast

What you are doing sounds great! I to wish for more time! I would love to hear more about weaving.What yarn/fabric did you use for the wash clothes? I have a loom in the loft of my parents barn. I need to get it out, see if it is okay (praying it is) and then teach my self. ~ Rebecca

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