Wow! Saw my name ad as a winner, Oh thank you so very much, can’t believe it! 🐝🐝🐝

Wow congratulations ladies! Those are some wonderful Spring gifts! Enjoy!

I love this wreath and it would look so grand on the door of my 1930 craftsman home in Knoxville, TN.

My favorite thing of MaryJanesFarm is the DIY items, and crazy enough… the ads. I love the fact that the ads are for organic food, health products, and sustainable items.

When I open a MaryJanesFarm magazine, I look forward to pictures and ideas that are not only inspiring but are also comforting.

The thing I most look forward to when my issue of Mary Jane’s Farm arrives is some “me time”! There is so much to enjoy, to learn from, to reflect upon between the two covers. Thank you for such a delightful read.

I look so forward to your magazine. I love all the tips and craft project I find in your magazine.

I allow myself a break of half an hour or so to look through the new issue.

I read all the articles and I look forward to seeing what recipes you have. MJF is the only magazine subscription I have!

I can’t wait for my subscription! I normally scim through the pictures,which I love. I then start from the back of the Farm Girl to the front, looking to see my top interest,second and so forth.

Well, I must admit that as I read I look for things I can do my self. There are usually lots of good ideas in there. I like the recipes, too. Thanks.

What I look forward to the most is seeing old pictures that are being shared. I enjoy looking at them and seeing if I can guess who is who and where they were taken. I especially love seeing pictures of my beautiful grandmother!

I would love to win the lemon wreath. It would look great on my front door between my yellow window shutters.

I love the recipes!

I love the recipes most of all. And the pictures and advertisements are all wonderful. Love the bright yellow color of lemons and will look nice anywhere in my home.

I look forward to farm inspiration!

When I sit in my chair next to the wood burning stove I look for the peace, love and fun in my MaryJanes Farm Magazine. I find that and more! Thank all if you at MJF for such a fabulous magazine. Keep up the great work, your the best!

I love the serenity I feel when looking at the pictures and reading the articles. It feels like my best friend just stopped by to visit and spend a moment.

It is so very peaceful to look at. In this crazy world a few seconds just looking at beauty brings a smile to the heart.

Well…as I am a Newby to Mary Jane’s Farm, with only one issue in my hands, so far I love every single page. Your magazine is chock full of gems from cover to cover! I am in love! ❤

I look forward to the feeling of “connection”. The feeling there are other people who appreciate re-purposing and showing your own creativity/ flare is a bonus!

I’m just drawn to your Magazines. They seem to make feel grounded with the unworldly presence it brings. I like to repurpose and not be so wasteful. Keep it coming!

Reading the magazine gives me a chance to explore new ideas, crafts and of course new products that I can use. I gave my oldest niece a gift subscription and we both enjoy talking about the different articles. It allows me to go to a place that is comfortable and warm.

My favorite thing about your wonderful magazine is that it makes me feel like I am a part of a much larger group of like minded people.
As I turn the pages I see people from all over who are immersed in living a life of respect, creativity and learning.
Keep up the fabulous work!

I guess I look at the pages with ideas for repurposing everyday things. It is always amazing to me how some folks think outside the box, and it helps encourage me to do the same. Some GREAT ideas!

I look forward the most to the crafts and DIY!

I always go to the library and get excited to find the newest copy of MaryjanesFarm dig in and look for the crafts! Recipes are second but the crafts are my favorite!

Time stops for no man (or woman)!

I think this was in your magazine, I love it and have shared it with many.”Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way”.

“Is it an upstream thought or a down stream thought. Everything you wants is down stream.” Abraham, Esther & Jerry Hicks

I’d love to win this. I’m trying to fill a focus wall in my dining room with various wall art. This would be a splendid addition. The other piece of artwork I plan to use has one of my favorite quotes: “There is always a reason to be Thankful.” There truly is.

When life gives you limes, make Margaritas —- and be sure to call me!

“Chin up princess or the crown slips.” Not sure who said it but I thought it was cute.

“You’re killin’ me smalls!” I find myself saying this quite a bit lately to my little dudes!
Love the wooden sign. It matches my living room clock perfect!

Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Two favorites:
Life’s not fair. Anyone who says it is, is trying to sell you something.
‘Normal’ is just a setting on the dryer… and a city in Illinois. 😉

Man plans, God laughs.

“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?”
-Rose Kennedy

My favorite quoter, Abe Lincoln .
Better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

I’m not sure who to credit this quote to, but my grandmother used it all the time when I became frustrated with people in my life when I was younger, “You can’t teach a pig to sing, it wastes your time and annoys the pig”

Total fav

whoever makes a garden has never worked alone; the rain has always found it, the sun has always known; the wind has blown across it and helps to scatter seeds; whoever makes a garden has all the help he needs.

just love this

“Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you”
And “You reap what u sow”
Thank you! Mary Jane Farms!

A slice of apple pie without some cheese is like a kiss without a hug.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.
That is why it is called the present.”

-Master Oogway

When life gives you lemons,simply smile, and when no one is looking put them in your compost!

When life gives you more than you can stand, kneel.

When I found out I had to be gluten free for the rest of my life. I didn’t like what was out there; tasted dry, no nutritional value so…I learned to bake gluten free making my own gluten free flour blends.
I opened my own gluten free bakery out of my home for now going to Farmer’s Markets, festivals and craft shows. My goal is to open up in our town in 2 years.
Everything is made as organic as possible if not organic then non-gmo.

We are so lucky to have lemon and lime trees locally and often neighbors and friends will bring and share some of their abundant produce. Fresh lemonade is such a treat with these lemons as well as using the zest for cooking and the juice for salad dressing and desserts.

When I was in my late 20’s with young sons I got divorced. I had managed to save my house with the help of some women who didn’t even know me but gave me the mortage. Women helping women. I saved the house but that left little extra. So our get-a-ways were weekends spent at the family chalet my parents built off grid when I was a young girl. We had a two seater out house, had to haul water, but had electricity if we ran a generator. If not it was candles and Coleman lamps. We hiked our woods, walked ravenes, fished and swan in our pond, read, target practice with gramps, games, and campfires. It seemed the stresses we faced fell off our shoulders with every mile we got closer to our beloved Thrush Haven. Not having that extra money to go to the show or go on expensive vacations was really a blessing in disguise as we all got to spend quality time together and bond. I know my son’s look back on that time as special, since grams is no longer with us. It was her slice of heaven and my favorite place on earth.

Nothing like a glass of lemonade from freshly squeezed lemons to reflect on the blessings of my life. LIfe often doesn’t go as planned, but down a path that may be difficult and challenging, yet an opportunity to grow stronger and more faithful. Life is wonderful for sure.

I think we all have many things that are hard to get through…every time you push through the hard things and remain hopeful for the good, you are making “lemonade”.

When my husband was out of work for medical reasons, I decided to try to make extra money selling things on etsy. It did not make up for his lost income but I started my online sales side business and now have 3 etsy shops and also sell on ebay. It became a “hobby” that my husband now joins in with to help.

Because life is full of those “lemon” moments I think it is important to remember that our attitude will help us as we muck through the hard times.

1996 was my “life gave me lemons year.” My 14 year old dog had to be put to sleep, my mother, husband, and father died that year and I was just 42. My son was in college; my 24 year government job was being contracted out to a non-profit organization – I was heart-broken and scared. Faith in God and courage to trust HIM to lead me to change got me through.

Most of life is filled with those opportunities, isn’t it. Trying to get by on a lower than average income so I could stay home with my babies led to homemade meals, gardening and canning and many other healthy choices. Also to camping as a family, and other sweet memories.

For the longest time I resented that my career path hadn’t gone in the direction that I wanted. I ended up in a position that simply didn’t afford the amount of creativity that I needed to feel whole and I didn’t see an option out of it. So I made it my own. I realized that in the post I had the luxury to make it more creative for myself and even surround myself with like minded people who also needed a creative environment. And so I did. I now no longer feel trapped but feel that what I’m doing is exactly what I was supposed to be doing all along. I just needed to mix it up the right way 😉

When I was pregnant with my first child I drank/craved lemonade made with real lemons and not the powder. I just love lemonade!!

When my boys were 10, 12 and 14, I got divorced due to my husband being prosecuted for embezzlement. A few months later, on March 11, our house burned. I was virtually penniless, but, by the grace of God, friends and family, I was able to secure a good job with the same schedule as my children. Slowly, but surely, I was able to pay off my house and have recently retired debt free. Persistence paid off and looking back, I know I managed by taking one day at a time and staying positive. Lemons made into lemonade worked for me and now I have a sign in my kitchen that reads “Mom’s lemonade!”

My ex-husband is an alcoholic. After nearly 11 years I found the courage to take our young kids and leave. I left with no job or money. I was able to put myself through school and build my business. Now the lemonade is sweet as can be!

When I was 31 years old I found out I was ill. Thinking that would pass I went to the doctor for medicine. That was the beginning of a thirty four year journey, that continues today. During that time we raised two children into lovely, and loving adults. I taught junior high for 21 years and elementary school for 9 years. I am still ill, and now a quilter with 2 grandchildren. Through it all my faith sustained me, and my life. I am blessed.

Last year my husband was diagnosed with skin cancer on his forehead. While going through treatment, he was a little embarrassed having to wear a large bandage around his head. So I made several adjustable headbands. They looked like biker headbands. 2 were red, white, and blue print and every time he wore one of them, he was asked where his chopper (motorcycle) was. We all got a good laugh and that made his recovery so much more easier. He’s healthy and that is our lemons to lemonade story.

Last summer, I was laid off of work, broke up with my boyfriend and ended living out of my car. And I’m super grateful for that entire experience! I was able to spend more time outside, settle deeply into a spiritual practice, committed to deep emotional healing and realized that I wanted to follow my heart more than anything else. I’ll be starting up my own business, embracing self-care and self-love, and have more gratitude for my living space while living with more intention!

My home kitchen is lemons and blueberries, but the lemons have trailed into our living room. These pillows will add some jazz to my new blue loveseat. Lemons are happy and yellow is one of the very colors spring and mother nature gives us each new year.

Nothing says happiness like a bowl of lemons on my counter. They are all ready to place in a mug of hot water and honey or to add to sparkling water. The right mug or glass makes such a big difference also. It says “you are a gift to my life”.

In 2014, I had to quit working because of health issues and because I needed to have 2 hand surgeries to repair a variety of issues. I was struggling with the “why, is this happening to me?” as I recovered from surgery. Little did I know that I was going to be a grandmother to a beautiful baby girl that stays with me lots while her Mother works. She was an unexpected joyful blessing in my life and I am thankful to God for her every day. I should know by now that God always has something better for me if I will learn to trust in him.

I grow not lemons, but kumquats! My opportunity to “make lemonaid’ came when awful scale attacked the tree. I picked it off every day for months, and it has now been scale-free for over a year. My potted tree is 15 years old, still only a couple of feet tall. It lives in my greenroom in the winter, goes outside when the weather warms and flowers in the sunshine. Once the fruit sets it is time to bring it back inside and I have kumquats for Christmas.
Loved your April/May issue.
I’d like a chance to win the pillows or the wonderful lemon clock on pg. 86.
Thank you!

My ten year old son and I were working on a ground training compatetion that required us both to work together to get Abi the Mule through the obstacle course. At the last obstacle her halter broke and fell off! My son and I had to think fast and work like a well oiled machine to finish. Which we did, and the judges were so impressed with our teamwork in the face of adversity they awarded us first place. Thank you Abi

🌳These beautiful pillow covers would
Inspire me to make lemonade 🍋🍋
Which I have never done and I even have a lemon tree…..New adventure in
The kitchen..,..

Growing up in California with lemon trees in the back yard we always had our endless supply of lemons to make lemonade and Arnold Palmers. Oh so yummy and how I miss my home.

Shortly after starting a new job I realized it was a big lemon;something I didn’t want to continue. There were a few things we really needed, but had no extra money. I told my husband I wanted to keep my paychecks specifically saved for these things as I didn’t know how long I could stand to stay in that job. After three months I had the money we needed.My boss came to me and said she knew i was unhappy and I told her it was a mistake for me to take this job. We came to an agreement and I was able to leave without any financial penalty as was stated in a contract I signed, if I quit before a year of employment.

I don’t wait for a crisis to make lemonade, the grand kids love it and it my way of making them feel a little special. That’s just a simple way, but it’s the simple thing that count most in the end.

I would definitely choose a Lemon/Lime theme throughout the house. I like the color combinations of yellow and green: light, airy and a good base to integrate other colors.

Wow! I just used honey last night in a pork tenderloin glaze. My husband uses honey everyday in his smoothies. My daughter in her facials. Always great on toast too! I could go on and on!!

First jar would go to my son Jeff.
Second and third will be enjoyed in tea, in oatmeal, biscuits and baked goods.
And of course a yummy teaspoon just as is.

I would make some honey boy cookies, and some honey whole wheat bread, use in ice tea, so many wonderful things to use honey in.

I just think honey is so amazing. I love it in my tea. I’ve even gotten my husband drinking hot tea with honey and he loves it! I also love it on yogurt. Thank you!

Add the honey to my tea and toast.

I would use the honey to make old remedies! I’v got one where you mix lemon, butter, and honey together for a sore throat…yum!

We are huge honey lovers! My hubby uses it in his tea, we both use it on our toast, scones, pancakes and bread. I bake with it, using it in my breakfast cookies, honey oat bread, my pemmican bars (Mary Jane’s recipe). It is TRULY AMAZING!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!

Three jars mean more for baking! Since I have cut out all refined sugar, I can also use these for sweetening my hot and cold beverages!

With three jars of honey: I’d give one to my mother, absolutely. She understands that honey is a perfect food and also healing for burns, cuts, etc. For myself I would have honey-butter toast every morning, hands-down. The third jar would be for medicinal purposes for myself, husband and horses. Yes horses! They’re always getting little nicks and scrapes. Honey heals those just as well. Good stuff.

I would use the honey in my morning oatmeal, homemade vinegrette salad dressing, and iced and herbal tea. I much prefer honey to sugar for many regular items that I eat or drink.

OOOUUUU, let’s see……I would keep one, of course! I would give the other two to my daughter and daughter in law! Honey is awesome! We all use it all the time! Have a great day, Mary Jane!

Honey let me count the ways….. in my coffee,a teaspoon on the back of your tongue to fight allergies and a scratchy throat, and almond butter and honey on toast is oh so delicious!

If I were to win three jars of honey, I would keep one jar for myself to enjoy, attempting new recipes. The second jar would be given to a local beekeeper as a ‘thank you’ to their local support, and the third jar would be given to someone as an introduction to the life of bees, accompanied with a book I would purchase about how to become a bee keeper.

Ooooh sweet prize!! 🙂 We LOOOOVE Honey round here! Would love to win..thank you for the chance!!

I would keep a jar..give one to my Daughter, and one to my “BESTEST” Friend!! 😀

I use honey in my coffee, in our shakes, and on yogurt. Honey is also a part of our elderberry syrup we make to ward off the flu.

Honey is my tea, on fresh baked bread and just a taste as I pass by the jar! Honey is the best.

I use honey every day in my apple cider/water mix. So I would use some for that. Then some for granola. And thirdly some to make some “treats” for others!

I would buy some sharp cheese, drizzle the honey over it, and serve it with a plate of charcuterie and a loaf of sourdough bread.

i would use the honey for baking bread, cookies, and my microwave mug cakes i also use honey in my homemade lotions and teas plus a spoonful a day is yummy!

Organic honey is the only kind bought at our house. The first jar would stay in the kitchen for tea, bread, cooking and eating. The second jar would go into the bathroom for cuts and scratches as honey works better than any antibiotic cream I’ve found. The third jar would be for sharing with my Mom!

Have a spoonful a day and make bread with it! Buttermilk and hiney bread.💓💓💓💓💓💓

I make an ancient Greek recipe of honeyed nuts and give them as gifts

In the bath, on my face, in wounds, in tea, on salmon, on toast…

I would sweeten Matcha tea with it….So relaxing.

Honey seems to keep forever doesn’t it? I’d open one for everyday use and put the other 2 in the pantry to age. I most recently used honey in an immunity booster drink with orange juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic and cayenne. It tastes pretty hideous but I swear by it. My husband has been sick since the weekend, but I’m completely well.

Congratulations everyone and have fun with these awesome giveaways from MJF!!

Enjoy Marcella!!

Congratulations! Such a wonderful prize!

Congratulations ladies! These arecso pretty!

Congratulations to the winners! I’m sure these beautiful mittens will be keeping you toasty warm.

Yeah! For the winners.

Currently it’s basil, because I love pesto & have been trying recipes.

My favorite is rosemary. So many uses and every time I smell it I just want to go cook something!

This is an extremely hard decision to make because I love all herbs and their individual fragrances. Lavender is a favorite of mine marching right along beside peppermint. I love cooking with many other delightful herbs but these tow run a close race. Their healing and refreshing aromas are inspiring. your product is both interesting and charming.

Love lavender. I do try to grow it, although where I grow it is a little clayish and prone to wetness during the spring.

I love herbs and really like the ones that come back year after year, lavender, thyme, mint and oregano. This winter the fresh dried oregano crushed with my fingers have spoken to me each day and I have used it in everything! Blessings!

My favorite herb is basil because of all the many types of foods and cooking it can be used with. I also love how easy it is to grow and use both fresh and dried.

My favorite herbs come right from my garden; lavender, mint, sage, rosemary and thyme.

Marilyn

Basil….it livens up tomatoes like nothing else.

This season my favorite herb is thyme. I love the smell and flavor. And I feed it to my chickens for the healthy benefits of good immunity and respiratory systems! Thank you!

I love Rosemary. Love the smell of it, the taste of it, and takes me back to my youth. My mom and sister are both Rosemary, so it’s always been a favorite in our families! I have a big plant in my yard and love just running my hand across it… smells so good!

I love mint. Endless varieties. Super easy to grow (almost TOO easy). I use it in tea, I use it for garnish, I dry it for gifting…and it looks so pretty in the garden! Chocolate mint, lemon mint, peppermint, spearmint. Even slip a leaf into your tennies during the warm weather for a little freshness. I also use peppermint essential oil — after cleaning the bathrooms at home, I use a few drops inside the toil tissue roll — every spin gives a little fresh zip to the air!

Did I say I like mint?

Rosemary. It reminds me of the family farm, mom’s hands and love. ♡

My favorite herb is Peppermint. So yummy in tea and cooking

Just one? Yikes! I think my favorite currently is chamomile. Its calming properties both to my mind and stomach make this herb a big player in my life right now!

Calendula, because the first t8me I witnessed it’s healing powers I was an instant convert, to all things herbal. Although I had used herbal preps before I hadn’t yet sought them out. This was a copule of decades ago and I am still amazed by nature’s healing powers!

If I must choose just one, I’d pick chamomile. It is culinary, medicinal, and decorative. An exemplary herb!

I love both Lavender and Rosemary. Lavender is just about my favorite scent. Rosemary goes so well with so many dishes. I will go with two 1/2 favorites so I select them both.

This is like picking a favorite child or pet! But basil is would have to be it.

Ahhh….So MANY wonderful herbs to choose from it is very difficult to say only ONE as my favorite!! I guess I’d have to go with experiences then and say Rosemary! Not only is the fragrance beautiful or that it’s flavors are awesome in cooking and baking BUT I use it for a mind clarifier! I have some in a roller ball for my daughter to take to school and place on her wrist periodically. It clarifies and increases her memory especially great for upcoming tests and such! I use it for creativity! I love how it refreshes and stimulates! ( and smells!!)

My favorite herb Sage. It’s delicious and very medicinal. Smells amazing too. I use it in a special soup I have developed after many years of studying herbs and essential oils. My family and friends swear by it. We call it Medicine Soup. It always contains a bundle of sage amongst other powerful herbs. This soup when taken within the first day of a cold or flu every few hours will either eliminate your cold or flu or shorten its lifespan by many days. I developed it years ago and it works every time. Sage being one of the most important ingredients. It is antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial and many other things. My first go-to.

Peppermint. I love making tea from it, using peppermint for colds, examining it while it grows and it’s always a delight to find some wild peppermint growing when I’m hiking.

Rosemary. It smells amazing and I can use it in my bread. I want to plant an entire hedge of it around my deck!

In food I love basil. For the scent I love lavender. It smells wonderful and is soothing. 🙂