THE WAY PEOPLE VIEW YOU

Sometimes I think about the different characters I play in everybody’s story.

I’m a terrible person in some people's narratives and a Godsend in others.

And none of it has anything to do with the person I truly am.

The lens that others view you through is coloured by their upbringing, beliefs, and individual experiences.

Some people see your bright personality as endearing and others see it as annoying.

Some people think you’re weak and emotional and others feel safe to be themselves around you.

Some people think you’re rude and selfish and others respect the way you stand up for yourself.

Some people admire the way you take pride in the way you look and live your life, and and others think you’re conceited and think you're better than everyone.

Many like to disparage you, especially to other family, your personal friends. 

And none of it has to do with who you truly are as a person.

What you have to understand is that you have no authority over how people view you, speak negatively about you, so never try to control the way others see you or speak about you because the only thing that truly matters when the dust settles down at the end of the day is what you genuinely see in yourself and how God sees you, GOD loves unconditionally - He knows your history, sorrow & regrets!

APOTHECARY SHOP - PLANS FOR THE HOMESTEAD - SHARING & CULTIVATING NEW RECIPES

We hope by end of next year '2024' we will establish our LLC so we can offer a variety of Home Made/DIY products - soaps, cleaners, candles, deodorant, & various beauty products, as well as sell our eggs & turkeys (we won't be processing the turkeys but will suggest a good butcher.)

We purchased my she-shed for selling on the farm - NOW it is testing recipes to fill it & work on acquiring labels, containers & such!

Below, I will be sharing one of my favorite deodorant products, I like the cream-based vs the one I put in the tube, though I will be offering tube deodorant. 

DIY DEODORANT

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 Tablespoon grated beeswax, 2 grams
• 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 4 + drops essential oils of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Melt the coconut oil & beeswax together in a small *saucepan over low heat. 
• When the wax is completely melted, add the cornstarch/arrowroot & baking soda, mix until thoroughly combined. 
• Add the essential oils, if using, adding to your preference.

Source recipe for DIY Deodorant below👇

DIY Deodorant

*I have my own thrift store cooking pots & utensils for my soap making & DIY products.  

Next month, I will post a Pine Needle DIY Pine cleaner - Must test it first! 

FARM LIFE - MOVING TO OUR HOMESTEAD 2021 - PROGRESS FINALLY!

We had dreams for years on moving & starting a new business/farm - The excitement of it all!  The idea was to cultivate bees for honey & wax (wax to use in our planned apothecary); raise turkeys for meat profit, sell eggs (chickens, & duck) We recently ordered 65 pullets & we’re so excited to have them join our farm this July, we currently have 30 - We plan to add much more next year! 2024!!  

Some Newbies asked me "How do you store your fresh eggs?" well, it depends, many in my community don't want "washed eggs" - I accommodate those that don't want "washed eggs, I always Identify the eggs that are NOT WASHED on the label...everyone else gets washed eggs! 

I found this bowl at a antique store, I think it was originally used for making bread - not sure? -  This bowl can handle my eggs. 

 

My favorite niece brought me a little spiral egg keeper!   Love it!!  (Thank you Tory)     

FARM BOOTS - WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT?

The most expensive farm boots I purchased only lasted less than a year 😞- I found that many high-end brands their boots were hard to get on & off regardless of what money I spent & they did not last very long! I won't disparage the brands that disappointed me but I will say that a shopping trip to ALDI - provided me the best ever slip-on/slip-off Farm Boots & I did not have to spend a fortune, actually, I spent a whopping 17.99 for the boots you see below👇. My expectations for these boots are only about a year or two.... for the price - I got a good deal!  

Having a good pair of farm boots will dramatically improve my day, we don't stand still for long at Hooterville Homestead!   - My Sister Corinne purchased me boots last year from a local store for 12.00 - I still have them, though the soul is now thin & slippery - my new boots have some "Grip."   

Farm Girls - we don't need the most expensive farm boots - we just need the most comfortable & reliable!