Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
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Let’s Get Physical
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
Now that the dulcet strains of Olivia Newton John are stuck your head for the rest of the day, let’s talk fitness! (It’s actually a merit badge.) Since I’ve made over my diet pretty darn well in the past year (goodbye, Mr. Chips, hello, Mr. Fruit Smoothie), I have finally decided to tackle the other part of my health plan.
Exercise.
Is it just moi, or did that word send shivers down your spine? I’m breaking a sweat just thinking about breaking a sweat. I feel like I need a good cooling down, and I haven’t done the aerobic activity yet. This is bad.
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Old Linens and Lace
Gorgeous!!!! Children’s clothing made from vintage linens and used clothing were sent our way to be juried for Project F.A.R.M. (First-class American Rural Made) certification.
The detail and care sewn into these are awesome! Impressive. Wish you could hold them in your hands. But wait, you can. Here’s where you can buy some of Dawn Baker’s Designs (db Designs) for your very own. She also takes custom orders for everything from furniture to architectural elements to ballerina wedding dresses. Check her out for yourself!
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Public Service
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
Mr. Wonderful has a wonderful way of being involved in the community that I’ve really sat up and taken notice of. I decided to take a page from his book, so to speak, and really up my connection to my hometown … and what do you know? There’s a merit badge for just such community spirit!
I have to admit to being a little intimidated by going to a town council meeting, but on the other side of that nervous pancake, I have always kind of wondered what they talk about in there. I mean, were they discussing the length of my grass, the state of my favorite downtown restaurants, voting in a new Bed, Bath and Beyond? What was all the chatter about every third Wednesday?
I resolved to find out by giving myself a new do and picking out an I-mean-business outfit.
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Mary Beth Schwarz says:
Good for you Jane! Involvement in the community is very important. Community gardens have helped many people enjoy gardening and given them delicious fresh food. Your new outfit and sleek hairdo are so appropriate for this new part of your life. Your fan, MB
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3rd Annual Fancy Feathers Farmgirls on the Loose
Last year, Jennifer Porter and the gals of Fancy Feathers Farmgirls on the Loose got together for their second annual weekend of all-girl-get-out-fun! We highlighted the great time they had here on the blog and in the March 2012 Cluck Sisterhood Newsletter …
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You’ve Got Mail
Can you feel it in the air? We’re transitioning to fall, and soon … winter and the holidays! We’re just finishing the December issue of my magazine and have been decorating Christmas trees. Tra-la-la, deck the halls with …
Michele Hieb made this adorable little prim angel for me. I met Michele during our Glampers on the Loose trip to South Dakota. Just lovely, darling, sweet, and thoughtful.
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Terry Steinmetz says:
Angles are singing with this one you have!
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Winnie Nielsen says:
It is close to 90 everyday and we have rain showers and humidity still. So, it does not feel like fall at all!! It still feels like July. Boo. Fall and Christmas seem so far away even though the calendar reads October.
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Betty in Pasco says:
It feels like fall here on the west side of the Palouse. We are supposed to have a freeze either tonight or tomorrow night. I’m picking the rest of my red tomatoes and getting the garden ready for its winter nap. Have to till the grass clippings into the soil for a little extra nitrogen. The lawn needs mowed and I have to get some coleus clippings in for the winter in preparation for 2013.
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Cross-stitch
Wondering who I am? I’m Merit Badge Awardee Jane (MBA Jane for short). In my former life …
For this week’s Merit Badge, I decided to tackle cross-stitching! Why, you ask? Well, that’s easy. I started a book club.
Huh?
Let me explain.
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Cathy R says:
MBA Janes entries are a hoot! Chuckles & grins! My one question ~ where are you shopping ~ your clothes are fabulous? Keep earning those badges and telling us about them! C:
Cathy in ID to the East
Good for you Jane! Making exercise fun is the key to doing it every day. I will try it too! Mary Beth
I made a commitment to go to the gym 3-4 days a week and have been doing so since 1997. I figure it is cheaper than medical problems and pills to correct the problems!!
Good for you!!! Great example. Great reason.
M.J.,
Ever since I took up writing/blogging the lure of my comfy chair, a hot cuppa joe and the tap tap tap sounds on my motherboard wins out over a regular exercise routine for me every time. I do however, love to mow our lawn and work in the garden but that’s quickly coming to an end! Now, where did I put that headband and my Olivia Newton John tape? Thanks for the nudge and FORGET THE FUDGE… It’s time to get moving! LOL! Good luck!