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Sweet Maple – a Sweet Read

Having spent nearly twenty years living in Vermont we are very familiar with maple syrup and the process involved in producing syrup. We had several neighbors with their own sugarhouses. Often we would help in the process. Disclaimer: Recently I received the book Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking From Tap To Table by Michelle Visser, free to review. I was thrilled to have a chance to read Michelle’s book and write a review. The opinions shared here are my own and are not influenced by Michelle Visser in any way. Sweet Maple was a sweet read!

Sweet Maple is filled with beautiful photographs of the Visser’s homestead in New Hampshire. The book is much more than just about the process of making maple syrup, and includes cooking with syrup. Michelle talks about their struggles and successes along the way.

Foreword by Joel Salatin

Joel Salatin has written a wonderful forward and says that, “Sweet Maple is as much about how we can live as it is about converting sap into usable sweetener. Every member of Michelle’s family is involved in these pages, making the book a compelling one for anyone’s self reliant book shelf.”

Try Something Different

If you have ever had any interest in making your own syrup or just learning about the process this Sweet Maple will answer your questions. I never knew that there were other varieties of trees that could produce syrup.

Try Something Different is a chapter devoted to the various maple trees which can also produce syrup, I always thought it had to be a sugar maple but that is not so. There are even varieties of Walnuts and Birch that can be used to produce sap although the sugar content is lower.

Perhaps you just want to know how to cook with maple syrup. Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking From Tap To Table is filled with many recipes. Each chapter includes several recipes, everything from drinks and maple pork stir-fry to maple popcorn!

After reading Sweet Maple I decided to try the scone recipe. I enjoy scones with my morning cup of coffee. Michelle’s Best Ever Maple Scone recipe is delicious and the maple glaze is reason enough to make these scones! I’ll be sharing the recipe on Friday.

I’m a cookbook reader and I thoroughly enjoyed reading Sweet Maple. Each mouthwatering recipe caught my eye. I also enjoyed reading about the process of making maple syrup, each step is covered from tapping the trees to filling your bottles with beautiful amber syrup.

How Can I Get a Copy of Sweet Maple?

You may be wondering how you can get a copy of Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking from Tap to Table by Michelle Visser? You can pre-order the book from Amazon right away. There are even bonuses available for those that pre-order with $75 worth of extras offered.

For more information on how to get Michelle’s book go to Michelle’s blog, Souly Rested. Michelle has many deals that she is offering her readers. She is even giving away copies of her new book. On the home page of her blog is a link to “Learn More” and enjoy $75 worth of bonuses at no additional cost!

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Goal Setting Update Week 41

After several days of unseasonable cold weather we’re back to slightly warmer temperatures and rain. We managed to get some planting done this past week. We planted three new bushes in our backyard which was fun. Hard to believe it’s time for another goal setting update!

Continue to monetize my blog. Thanks to all of you who have checked out my page on Amazon! I so appreciate those who have made purchases through my links and my page. Running a blog has many hidden expenses and I appreciate all of your support!

2. Create a cookbook. Now that the recipes are moved into a document the work continues. Thinking I may create several smaller publications instead of one large compilation.

3. Have 20 minutes of exercise at least 5 times a week. So nice to have this goal a part of my weekly routine. I’ve been faithful to go to my exercise class three times a week, I just love being able to walk there! Couldn’t be more convenient!

4. Explore ~~ten~~ 2 parks or hiking trails in the state of Washington or Oregon! No new parks explored this week but we explored three nurseries. I love walking around nurseries especially if they have a section where they have various plants planted so you can get an idea of what they look like in a landscape setting not just a pot. We were looking for a tree for our front yard.

5. Incorporate 20 Completed! No new recipes this week instead I relied on tried and true recipes such as Parmesan Pork Chops and Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes. Sometimes it’s nice to revisit family favorites!

6. Read 35 3 new books this year. Finished my thirty-third book, Five Presidents by Clint Hill. I don’t usually read historical books but this book was fascinating. Clint Hill was a secret service agent and served under five presidents from Eisenhower to Ford. It was so interesting to read about a part of history that took place in my lifetime, but which I don’t remember much of.

7. Complete ~~Four~~ knitting or sewing projects this year. Completed! Now that my goal is completed for the year I can take a look at what other projects I was to complete in 2020 and what new projects I want to start.

8. Visit family on the west coast. We have a trip planed to Eugene but this past weekend we had company at our house! An unexpected visit from my daughter-in-law’s father! Fun time and nice to get to know him a little better! Just 12 more weeks of sharing my goal setting update!

9. Explore ~~Six~~ 3 new museums in the area. No new museums this week. I took a look see what other museums our library pass covers, thinking we may go to the Chinese Gardens in Portland soon. I’m thankful for my weekly goal setting update as it sure keeps me focused on the goals!

10. ~~Find A New Home~~ COMPLETED! Wonderful to have this goal completed! Our new house is finally feeling much more like our home. The majority of the unpacking is behind us and we just have some art work to hang on the walls. So nice to have this goal completed!

“One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.”
Michael Korda

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Master Tonic: A Natural Antibiotic

Staying healthy is important. We try to take precautions to stay healthy which means less trips to the doctors. Years ago a good friend sent us this recipe for The Master Tonic. We made a batch, whenever we felt like we were under the weather we would take a dose. Coincidence or not we managed to stay very healthy that year! I even had several friends who asked for the recipe!

NOTE: The picture below was taken before the mixture was strained through cheesecloth. Once the mixture is strained only the liquid will be left.

Preparation warnings:

Do not rub your eyes when chopping hot peppers and be sure to wear gloves!

Powerful fumes are released when chopping fresh horseradish.

Master Tonic: A Natural Antibiotic

Probiotic: antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitical.

Ingredients:

Chopped garlic cloves (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral anti-parasitical)
Chopped white onion, hottest onions available (similar properties to garlic)
Grated ginger root (increases circulation to the extremities)
Grated fresh horseradish root (increases blood flow to the head)
Chopped fresh Cayenne Peppers, or other hot peppers such as Habanero, African Bird, or Scotch Bonnets (A great blood stimulant)
1 bottle raw, unfiltered, unbleached, non-distilled apple cider vinegar

If possible make sure all the vegetables and herbs are fresh and organically grown, use dried herbs only in an emergency.

hot peppers, horseradish, garlic, ginger, vinegar

Directions:

Use a ½ gallon glass-canning jar and add a one cup of each of the above ingredients. The jar should be filled ¾ of the way with the peeled, fresh, chopped or grated herbs. Fill the rest of the jar to the top with raw, unfiltered, unbleached, non-distilled apple cider vinegar. The mixture should look milky. Each day for the next two weeks shake the jar. After two weeks filter the master tonic mixture through a clean piece of cotton or cheesecloth. Bottle the tonic and label your bottle.

Results:

The master tonic stimulates maximum blood circulation while putting the best detoxifying herbs into the blood. It strengthens the good guys (probiotic) in your system that helps defend against infection that broad-spectrum pharmaceutical antibiotics kill. This formula is not just for the sniffles; it has helped to turn around the deadliest of infections.

The dosage is ½ to 1 ounce, two or three times daily (1-2 Tbsps. a time), gargle and swallow. Don’t dilute with water. For ordinary infections, a dropperful taken 5-6 times a day will deal with most conditions. I am not a doctor so if you are really sick don’t hesitate to see professional advice from your primary care physician!

Make up plenty; it does not need refrigeration and lasts indefinitely without any special conditions.

(The friend that shared this recipe with me got it from The University of Natural Healing, Dr. Richard Schultzs’ adaption of Dr. Christopher’s’ original anti-plague tonic)

Zucchini Dill Pancakes

These days I always have a few zucchini waiting to be used. The other day I decided to make some zucchini dill pancakes for supper. It was a light refreshing meal and I served them with tomatoes. Perfect end of the summer meal! And an excellent way to use up some of your summer harvest!

Zucchini Dill Pancakes

Ingredients:

3 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded (about 2 ½ cups)
½ tsp. Salt
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup flour
½ cup crumbled feta
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped dill
¼ tsp. Black pepper
½ cup plain low fat Greek yogurt

Directions:

In a medium bowl toss together the zucchini and salt; let stand for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out the excess liquid. Spread the zucchini on several sheets of paper towels and pat dry.

Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl. Stir in the scallions, parsley, flour, feta, egg, dill and pepper. Mix well.

Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick spray, set over medium heat. Using a ¼ cup measure drop the zucchini mixture into the skillet. Cook in batches, turning once until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining zucchini mixture. Makes about 8 pancakes, which serves about 4 people.

To keep the pancakes warm place them on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven while you cook the remaining pancakes. Leftovers can be heated in a microwave oven.

Next time you are wondering what to do with all those extra zucchini from your garden make some zucchini dill pancakes!

Gifts From The Homestead

In case you missed it I wanted to let you know I’ve teamed up with several other bloggers to share Gifts From The Homestead. I shared two great gifts, Snickerdoodles and Making a Veggie Hod. Both would make wonderful gifts for the loved ones in your life.

For other ideas check out the links below, I’m sure you’ll find some fabulous gift ideas!

More Gifts From The Homestead

Gifts You Can Make in an Hour or Less

Creative Cookie Packaging Ideas || Rootsy Network

Create a Giftable Indoor Herb Garden Kit || Not So Modern

Two Holiday Chai Tea Blends: The Perfect Fall or Winter Gift || Healing Harvest Homestead

Soup in a Jar: the Perfect Comfort Gift || Dehydrating Made Easy

Snickerdoodle Cookies || Nancy On The Homefront

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds (with printable gift tags) || A Modern Homestead

How to Make & Give Homemade Hot Cocoa Mixes || Homespun Seasonal Living

How to Can Homemade Salsa || Not So Modern

Make Gift-Worthy Bread Mix In A Jar – Great for Your Own Pantry Shelf Too! || Oak Hill Homestead

Make Your Own Lotion Bars || Learning and Yearning

Easy Homemade Bath Salts Recipe || Better Hens and Gardens

Peppermint Foot Salve || The Self Sufficient Home Acre

SPF Lip Balm Recipe || Our Inspired Roots

3 Bedtime Bath Teas for Kids || Homestead Lady

DIY Flaxseed Neck Heating Pad for Soothing Muscles || Joybilee Farm

No-Sew Scented Sachet Bags With 5 Herbal Recipes || Rockin W Homestead

Fall Air Freshener DIY || Feathers In The Woods

Gifts You Can Make in a Day or Less

Easy Applesauce Recipe For Canning or Eating Fresh || Hidden Springs Homestead

How to Make Hot Process Soap Complete Picture Tutorial || Healing Harvest Homestead

Crockpot Apple Butter with Canning Instructions || A Modern Homestead

DIY Quilted Mug Rug || Flip Flop Barnyard

Feathers & Hugs – How to Create a Psalms 91 Throw || The Farm Wife

DIY Flower & Veggie Row Markers || The Self Sufficient Home Acre

Make Your Own Veggie Hod || Nancy On The Homefront

Horseshoe Farm Sign – Fun DIY Gift for the Horse Lover || Homegrown Self Reliance

Gifts You Can Make in a Week

Easy Primitive Throw Pillow Tutorial || Hidden Springs Homestead

How to Make a Rag Quilt || Flip Flop Barnyard

Make Your Own Plant Pots and Baskets || Homestead Lady

Special Gifts That Take One Month to Create (but are well worth the wait)

Making Herbal Vinegar || Better Hens and Gardens

Elderberry Elixir – A Delicious Immune Boosting Gift || Homegrown Self Reliance

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract || Farming My Backyard

How to Make Strawberry Wine Step-by-Step || Stone Family Farmstead

How to Make Cold-Process Soap from Scratch || Oak Hill Homestead

Goal Setting Update Week 40

Can you believe it’s October already? The colors are changing and with all the rain we’ve had the fields around us are all turning green. So different from Vermont where the leaves are turning such beautiful colors right now but the fields are not turning green. Hard to believe it’s time for the goal setting update week 40!

Continue to monetize my blog. Thanks to all of you who have checked out my page on Amazon! I so appreciate those who have made purchases through my links and my page. Running a blog has many hidden expenses and I appreciate all of your support!

2. Create a cookbook. October first was my goal to have all the recipes put into document which I can then edit to create the cookbook. I have been so diligent to get to this stage of the project. As of Saturday all 400 plus recipes have been transferred into a document which now must be edited once again before bing printed!

4. Explore ~~ten~~ 2 parks or hiking trails in the state of Washington or Oregon! No new parks explored this week but we found a wonderful apple orchard! We love driving out in the countryside this time of year as it’s just beautiful!

5. Incorporate 20 Completed! Tried another new recipe Skillet Beans and Sausage. This is one of those comforting meals that is perfect for a cool autumn evening. I used turkey kielbasa to make the recipe a little more healthy. the recipe will be shared next week.

6. Read 35 4 new books this year. Finished by thirty-second book, City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. It took me a while to get into this book but once I did I couldn’t put it down. It’s all about love and finding yourself. The story takes place in New York city during the 1940’s. A young girl from an affluent family comes to live with her aunt who runs a little theater. Very entertaining story.

7. Complete ~~Four~~ knitting or sewing projects this year. Completed! I used up a bit of yarn and made another hat! So nice to have this weekly goal update completed! I’m already thinking ahead to next year and have sorted throughly remaining yarn and looked at various patterns to figure what my projects will be for 2020!

8. Visit family on the west coast. We’ll be back down in Eugene in two weeks to visit friends but not family visits planned right now. Just 12 more weeks of sharing my goal setting update!

9. Explore ~~Six~~ 3 new museums in the area. No new museums this week. I took a look see what other museums our library pass covers, thinking we may have to go to the Chinese Gardens in Portland soon.

“It’s important to set your own goals and work hard to achieve them.”
–Yuichiro Miura

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Sharing Crow’s Cache, a Vermont business

Almost a year ago a friend of ours that we’d known for year’s decided to start a small business. Today I am sharing Crow’s Cache, a small Vermont business. Erika started the business Crow’s Cache in November of 2018. Here are Erika’s words when I asked how the business got started, “It all happened pretty quickly! My two sisters and I had briefly started a creative endeavor called Three Sisters Guild in 2017, with each of us offering our various crafts (mine at the time being beeswax candles and lavender pillows). After we decided to disband (amicably!), I was talking with my partner one day about how I wanted to offer my own herbal creations under a personal trade name. Within a week I had come up with my name and logo, and started making a few creations to offer to people for the holiday season. I had been pursuing a path of self-study for herbalism up to that point, and decided to enroll in an online course through the Herbal Academy as well.”

I asked Erika why Crow’s Cache got started,

“I started Crow’s Cache for a few reasons. I’ve been an avid gardener for years now, growing all sorts of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. I was always pretty good about preserving the fruits and vegetables— jarring or freezing, or at least getting fresh produce into the hands of someone who would do the processing! But when it came to herbal creations, I always relied on someone else. My sister and brother have both studied herbalism as well, and they had been crafting salves, tinctures, and such for family and friends. I had this block in my mind that I could never do that. I admired their skills so much and appreciated the amazing products they created, but felt like I should just stick to gardening. At the same time, I was buying lots of natural bodycare products for personal use. One day, it just clicked. I can make this! I already grow all the ingredients. I already tend the bees and have access to honey and beeswax. I know exactly where it’s all coming from. I knew people would really appreciate what I had to offer, and my personal connection to each step in the process. “

What impresses me most about Crow’s Cache is the quality of the ingredients used. All of the herbs, the berries, etc. are all grown by Erika, naturally, with lots of care and zero chemicals. Erika is adamant about that, for obvious reasons relating to the health of the ecosystem and the health of people. Other ingredients are wild harvested from their abundant land in Vermont. The ingredients like coconut oil, used in the body butter, or hempseed oil used the salves, Erika buys online in bulk from Mountain Rose Herbs, a company dedicated to organic and fair trade practices.

Knowing Erika’s dad works with bees I asked Erika about working with the bees. “Yes, I work with bees. I have since I was a child, with my father, who started beekeeping when he was a boy. We have a small apiary, which through the years has ranged from 1 hive to over 10 hives, depending on the health of the bees (which is a whole different topic- the plight of pollinators right now). I use the honey and beeswax from our bees in my creations. Occasionally, I have to buy extra from another local Vermont beekeeper whose practices I know and trust.”

You may wonder what sorts of products are available at Crow’s Cache? Erika responded, ”my first year, I offered a lot of different tinctures in addition to salves, herbal body butter, and elderberry syrup. The syrup is hands-down the most popular creation. I’ve scaled back a bit on tinctures. I currently offer Tulsi Tincture, Calendula Salve, Balsam & Palo Santo Salve, Blissful Body Butter, and Elderberry Syrup. Everything I make is in small-batches, sometimes to-order. If it’s not listed as available on my website, it will be soon.”

Where did the name Crow’s Cache come from? Erika got the name Crow’s Cache in a moment of inspiration. “Crows are my favorite bird. They’re so smart and playful and resourceful, and they, like other “bowerbirds”, often create caches- hidden or secret stores of things, which they save sometimes just for pleasure’s sake, but also as resources. I’ve always been a bit of a bowerbird myself. As a child, I loved to collect pretty, shiny things in a wooden treasure chest in my room- a golden game piece, an abalone button, a silky rainbow ribbon. Any time something went missing in the house, my family knew where to find it. So, that’s me, a crow creating a beautiful, delicious cache of things for others to enjoy, to secret away for themselves in times of need. The tag line for Crow’s Cache is “crafted with magic.” Sometimes people aren’t sure what that means. For me, it’s about the intention, all the hard work and love that weaves its way into my creations. It’s about the power of plants and reconnecting with the relationship that we as people have with the earth. That’s the magic!”

Wondering how to contact Erika or place an order from Crow’s Cache? People can find Erika online at the website: www.crowscachevt.com or on Facebook and Instagram @ Crow’s Cache. There is a contact form on the website if you would like further information. Sharing Crow’s Cache with your friends and family is also encouraged. Stop by and visit the Facebook page and spread the word about this wonderful Vermont business.

Erika’s products sell quickly so don’t delay, check the website and place an order! Sharing Crow’s Cache has been my pleasure too, this small business is definitely worth checking out!

Green Surprise Dip

What surprised me about this Green Surprise Dip was how delicious it was. I was trying to use up all the ingredients from our recent CSA order before the next order arrived! I had a small bunch of Swiss chard and was wondering what I could make with it? I turned to one of my favorite cookbooks, Simply in Season for an answer.

I love this cookbook because the recipe use fresh local foods that are in season. The book is divided into the seasons of the year and each section will only include the vegetables you will find at the Farmer’s Market that time of year.

This dip is the perfect with vegetable sticks, crackers of tortilla chips. I think it would also be good on numerous other dishes as well. We even used some on the Zucchini Dill Pancakes I made recently! When you first mix the dip up it will be very green, the colors fades a bit after a day but the dip will last for several days in the refrigerator.

Green Surprise Dip

Ingredients:

1 cup steamed Swiss chard
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup cooked chickpeas
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cloves of garlic
½ onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
½ tsp. Salt, more if desired

Directions:

Add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Best enjoyed right away but this green surprise dip will keep in the refrigerator for several days.

If you don’t have any Swiss chard on hand this dip would work equally well with steamed kale or spinach.

Fall – A Season of Harvest and Preserving

It is fall and the garden season is coming to an end. Hopefully it’s been a good gardening year for you. There are many ways you can deal with your abundance of produce. Your produce can be preserved by freezing, drying, or canning. I use a combination of all three methods.

Freezing your extra produce is probably one of the simplest and least time consuming ways to preserve your harvest. Your freezer is an excellent resource to keep your vegetables ready for use at a moment’s notice. You can also freeze whatever size portions work well for your family. Frozen foods are more like fresh foods than those that are canned or dried. Freezing keeps the natural color, fresh flavor, and nutritive qualities of most foods better than any other method of preservation. The equipment needed for freezing vegetables includes pots and pans and strainers and other utensils that are normally used in the kitchen for preparing everyday meals. In the fall I often freeze my herbs in ice trays to be enjoyed during the winter.

The quality of your harvest is the most important factor in determining the quality when it is served. Packaging designed for freezing foods is required for proper storage for food in the freezer. You can find specially designed plastic bags or small plastic containers to freeze your harvest. For specific guidelines for the various vegetables consult a cookbook or the Ball Blue Book which is found in most stores that carry canning and freezing supplies.

Dehydration is another method used to preserve your harvest. Foods can be dehydrated using a dehydrator, the oven, or the sun. The three basic elements in home food dehydrations are heat, dry air, and air circulation. When food is dehydrated, 80-95 percent of the moisture is removed, deactivating the growth of bacteria and other spoilage microorganisms. Again you want to make sure your harvest is fresh, high quality, and ripe. Some produce benefits from pretreatment techniques such as blanching or dipping. Blanching is dipping the produce in hot water or steaming for a specific time. Dipping is a pretreatment used to prevent certain fruits from oxidizing. Common antioxidants are lemon or lime juice, ascorbic acid, and commercial products that contain a blend of ascorbic and citric acid. Specific directions for each fruit and vegetable can also be found in the Ball Blue Book. I love dehydrating leeks and tomatoes.

Canning is a third process used to preserve your harvest. This technique does involve special equipment and directions must be followed carefully to insure a safe final product. However nothing is more satisfying than walking into your pantry and seeing your shelves packed with jars filled with nutritious, chemical-free, tasty food. Again the Ball Blue Bookprovides specific directions for canning your produce. I use my water bath canner to can all sorts of things from tomato sauce, salsa and jam! Nothing pleases me more than having jars of home preserves in my pantry!

Fall is not the only time to preserve your harvest, it can be done all summer. Enjoy preserving your harvest; growing and preserving your own food will give you a feeling of self-reliance and save you money at the same time. And it’s prudent, too, because you never know when a natural disaster or national emergency is going to inhibit your access to the grocery store!

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Goal Setting Update Week 39

Can you believe we’re nearing the end of September? We keep thinking about the wonderful time we had in Eugene, did you know they have the most wonderful bike trail? Now that we’re home it’s time to get back on track and finish a few more projects that have been on our to do list! So once again I am here with my goal setting update!

Before I go any further I do want to announce the winner in my Celebrating Blogging Giveaway! Congratulations to Tony M! I hope you enjoy the books!

Continue to monetize my blog. Thanks to all of you who have checked out my page on Amazon! I so appreciate those who have made purchases through my links and my page. Running a blog has many hidden expenses and I appreciate all of your support!

2. Create a cookbook. October first is my goal to have all the recipes put into a document which I can then edit to create the cookbook. I’m in the home stretch! I have less than 50 recipes to go through and update and move into my ever growing document. Then the real work begins!

4. Explore ~~ten~~ 2 parks or hiking trails in the state of Washington or Oregon! No new parks this week. Hoping to find an orchard where we can pick apples, think that would count?

5. Incorporate 20 Completed! Tried anther new recipe using zucchini! Yes we’ve had an abundance of zucchini this summer, I grew some of my own and also received some from our CSA. Made Zucchini Dill Pancakes for dinner the other night. Nice fresh light supper! Will certainly be making them again. I’ll be sharing the recipe next week!

6. Read 35 4 new books this year. Finished by thirty-first book, only four more to go before I can check off this goal. I’m waiting for a few books on my list to come in at the library so I read another book by Elizabeth Berg called The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted and Other Random Acts of Liberation. I didn’t realize when I started the book that it was a series of short stories. This is actually perfect especially when you are reading at the end of the day. Some of them were so funny I actually was laughing out loud!

7. Complete ~~Four~~ 1 knitting or sewing projects this year. I have one project to complete and although I did do some knitting while we were traveling last week I did not complete anything. I took a hard look at the projects I still have to complete and decided to make my granddaughter a hat! It will probably be my last knitting project of the year.

8. Visit family on the west coast. No plans in the near future, I am waiting to hear back from a great aunt and a second cousin regarding visiting them. For the time being we’re just enjoying being home.

9. Explore ~~Six~~ 3 new museums in the area. No new museums this week. Have to look and see what other museums our library pass covers! Looking forward to completing this goal and being able to give you my goal setting update and let you know it’s complete!

10. ~~Find A New Home~~ COMPLETED! Wonderful to have this goal completed! Our new house is finally feeling much more like our home. The majority of the unpacking is behind us and we just have a few family photos to hang on the walls. So nice to have this goal setting update completed!

“It’s important to set your own goals and work hard to achieve them.”
–Yuichiro Miura

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