Thursday, January 7, 2016

I just heard that the government is cracking down on the amount of sugar we should be consuming and easing up on coffee and salt.  Actually, the government is the last place I'd go for diet advice, but glad to hear they are catching up.  After all, I am pretty sure that coffee is a food group.

Yesterday I went to lunch with two friends.  It was a pleasant time!  Afterwards I stopped in at the office at St. Mary and chatted with a couple of former co-workers.  The ache is starting to heal a bit.  I stopped in because I am working on a scent blend that smells like Chrism and I wanted an opinion on how close I am.  Todd will be ordained to the permanent deaconate in 2017 and a former Shepherd student will be ordained to the priesthood.  Diane and Todd both liked the scent, but I want to tweak it a bit more.  I decided to go to the staff party on Sunday.  I am ready to heal.   I have also decided to remain in the Diocesan choir.  

Wednesday nights are Word and Communion services at St. Patrick.  I have decided to attend those.  I like the people and the fellowship.  Clay and Claire went with Harold and I.

Last night I bottled the rest of the Peppermint foaming soap and today I made a batch of Country Apple.  

I have been having a ball designing labels.  I have started purchasing from a company online that has templates for the labels.  It is much easier to keep organized and to experiment with new designs.  They may be a bit more expensive, but the time I save trying to use PSE is worth something.

I just finished the stocking order that came in a few days ago.  They need to be sewn and made ready to ship.  I also forced myself to go up into the attic and organize and sort my inventory.  

I ordered a graphic for a grungy jar candle that I want to make available at the Shepherd Maple Syrup festival - but before I do that I gave myself one major project for the day.   I have to sort and put away the laundry.  Tomorrow the Christmas stuff gets put away.  I leave the winter decor out until Lent so basically the tree and the Santa stuff has to go.  The porch lights stay.  

Today I am getting my diet under control.  With the stress at the church over the last few months, I did a lot of stress eating and gained about 20 pounds.  Need to get on the stick with that.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Been doing some of the more fun things around the Sugar Bush. My favorite thing to do is package products. I made a batch of Country Apple Bath Fizzies yesterday and they turned out really nice. I packaged them this morning.

Also, my first batch of soap made with fresh goat milk from Diane Davis is ready to package. It will be fully cured on Monday. I tried a bar this morning. All I can say is OMIGOSH! It is so creamy and nice! This is scented with Raspberry Jasmine Spice.   These would make really cute gifts for wedding or baby showers.

Last night Anna hosted an Album Making Party at her house.  I'm going to use it for Grandbaby pics.  Of course I'll need to make a few more to hold all the pics I have.


Word of the day:
Saint Barnabas, apostle – Memorial
Saint(s) of the day : St. Barnabas, Apostle
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 10:7-13.

As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.'
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.
Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts;
no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep.
Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave.
As you enter a house, wish it peace.
If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Made soap again last night. I made Country Apple and I am puzzled that my green mica looks black and my black mica looks green. I also tried some more cupcakes and failed miserably. But the soap looks and smells nice.

The picture doesn't really do it justice because there is glitter on the top that looks really pretty.

This morning was a Madison/Meghan day.  Madison has her hat on because she is planning on going home.  LOL!  Eventually she did. Harold reminded me of a trick that Kelli used on Meghan the last time we were over there.  When she fusses, the sound of the hair dryer quiets her.  I have no idea why that works or how someone would have discovered it, but it quiets her right down. 

Because the girls were coming today, I went out running this morning and was home and showered before they got here at 8:00.  I love getting out early in the morning, but I have to prepare myself mentally the night before.


Word of the day:
Monday of the Third week of Lent
Saint(s) of the day : St Gontran, King (545-592)
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 4:24-30.

Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth: «Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.
Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land.
It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.
Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian."
When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury.
They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong.
But he passed through the midst of them and went away.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

On the lowcarb front:
Ummmm, I'm a little late with the blog today (sorry Kelli) but I got way off schedule.
I'm still struggling. Today I didn't feel well - a cold is coming on. I have absolutely no energy. At least now I know why. The last 2 days I have done wonderfully during the day and then caved at night.

On the home/business front:

It's been a totally busy day. Puttered here, puttered there. Finished up the 4 heart grubbies that a lady ordered last week. I can't believe I poured all four of them yesterday. (I have only one mold.) I love making these so I am always thrilled to get an order for them. All four of them were vanilla and my workroom smells wonderful. I tested them and then packaged them up so they are ready and waiting for when the customer comes to get them. While I was waiting for wax to melt, or cool, or whatever, I poured a batch of caramel apple jar candles for October's Applefest show.

I'm testing some new wicks and so far I really like them. They smoke a lot less when the flame is put out.

Last night I made a batch of Country Apple Soap so the upstairs smells like Country Apple. I may be sick of all things apple by the time our fall shows are done.

I was going to do a few more stockings tonight, but I am feeling nauseous so I think I'll just put my feet up and watch House. Have a great night all!

God bless the troops!