My big, bad, keeps-wolves-away, soft-hearted Tulip. I now have four skeins of spun yarn from her fur and Saphira’s, a Siberian Husky. I’m thinking perhaps a vest or a hat? No, silly, not for Tulip, but for me.

My big, bad, keeps-wolves-away, soft-hearted Tulip. I now have four skeins of spun yarn from her fur and Saphira’s, a Siberian Husky. I’m thinking perhaps a vest or a hat? No, silly, not for Tulip, but for me.

Lean in, girls …
Here’s a nibble of gossip that’s begging for gab:
I hear that a Carrotmob may be coming your way.
Keep your eyes peeled!

Photo by Kander via Wikimedia Commons
I can only imagine what you must be thinking …
A carrot-hurling gang of hoodlums!
Garden raiders!
Is Bugs Bunny behind this?
What’s up, Doc?
Before you take up your garden hoes,
let me explain.
The Carrotmob isn’t about raiding
(or rabbits).

Photo by Kessa Ligerro (GFDL or CC-BY-SA-2.0) via Wikimedia Commons
It’s a fabulously fresh initiative that is out to convince businesses to make positive changes by providing incentives.
The philosophy is simple: dangle a carrot—you know the adage.
Holy Cow! Check out this short video from a humongous dairy near Chicago. Pssst. I wonder if the cows are given growth hormones and daily antibiotics? But what I’d really like to know is how many steps a day a cow there gets to take? Say it with me … Holy Cow!!!!! Another pssst. The birthing room is pretty cool.
Here’s an act of kindness that will make your day. Last week, we asked our customers to help us help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Guess what? You stepped up to the plate big-time. On behalf of our loyal, ever-so-generous customers, we’re able to send the Red Cross a check for $2,467!!!!!!!! You rock! MaryJanesFarm appreciates y’all.
Samples of the new fall colors from Chick Nail Polish arrived yesterday! Looking fab as usual and NOT smelling like a toxic plume. They are Big-3 free! No toluene, formaldehyde, or DBP.

My graphic designer, Karina, shows off the Punk Chick color …
Here’s an act of kindness that will make your day. Last week, we asked our customers to help us help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Guess what? You stepped up to the plate big-time. On behalf of our loyal, ever-so-generous customers, we’re able to send the Red Cross a check for $2,467!!!!!!!! You rock! MaryJanesFarm appreciates y’all.
Check out the Huffington Post Taste. My Autumn Vegetable Galette is being featured, along with 20 other recipes from around the Web, as a substitute for your turkey table this year. Go veggies! 🙂
