I’m always in awe of organizations I run across that take on huge issues. The other day I discovered one in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where I have one of my two retail stores. On a quiet Sunday morning, I pulled over, snapped a photo, and then came home to my computer to find out more.
Human Rights Education Institute
Okay, that’s a huge issue. Tell me more …
“It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.” -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
My grandgirls’ sparkly pink Toms shoes they’ve been wearing this summer are THE fashion statement.
And so, like granddaughter, like grandmother …
Our 4th of July Farm Fairs are a magical experience, for my family and guests alike. They are an enormous amount of work, but the reward is a wonderful community experience—time to connect with new and old friends, take home plenty of fresh produce, and shop for a plethora of handmade treasures.
Our first Farm Fair took place in 2004, followed by two more in 2005 and 2006. We took a brief hiatus, then held another Farm Fair in 2009.
I chose one of my favorite holidays to celebrate rural life and Independence Day. Naturally, I thought a jaunt down memory lane was appropriate. So grab your red, white, and blue apron and let’s roll …
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.
