Who Says You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

Last weekend we headed up the hill to check the GameCam.

The dogs usually follow us, but Cujo seems to be opting to stay home more often. It's gettin' up there in years and it's finally starting to show.

(He's pushing 15!)

Well he made it up the hill, but a little late. We were already turned around and apparently he was refusing to walk back...

Now, it's not that odd for him to ride on the back of the 4-wheeler...behind the rider...but since we have the kiddos with us, there just isn't room anymore for him anymore.

Well, he didn't care. He climbed on the foot well (like a floorboard where your foot rests) and WOULD NOT MOVE!

So this is how we rode alllll the way back home.

And a few critters from the GameCam

(Coyote)

Attn: Laundry Soap Makers...

...I need your help!

I love, LOVE what I'm using now, but the budget is a little tight right now, so I thought I could start making my own laundry soap.

So I have questions...lots actually.

• Do you use superfatted soap or not?
• Do you scent the soap as your making it?
• Do you mix oils or stick to one type?
• What do you add to the mix after grating it?
• How do you know if your soap is safe for HE washers?

ANY and ALL info is much appreciated!

Breathe....

Having made up my mind about the business has released this weight on my shoulders!

I don't feel that constant pull that I should be doing something productive rather than watching cartoons with the kids.

My focus has changed.

Consider this my late resolution

You want to know some of my goals?

Take care of my house!

Do a load of dishes and laundry everyday, just one.

(it's amazing how fast it piles up around here!)

Provide more, depend less.

I want to stop buying so much food, and make more myself.

I'm thinking a bake day to start with. Make enough bread for a week and store it in the freezer. Maybe I'll work up to more (or even sell some!)

Get healthier!

I've gained a little weight since High School. Haven't we all?

Start simple...exercise! I always joke that chasing 3 kids around is exercise, but it's not.

So I bought a treadmill...and I plan to use it just 5min everyday and work my way up to more, but 5 minute increments is about all the free time I can get right now.

What are some of this habits you've formed over the years to keep everything under control?

Nag Champa Hemp Soap AVAILABLE!

Nag Champa Hemp Soap AVAILABLE!

Yeah!

You can get it here!

And just an FYI, all the soaps in the 'Curing Rack' are cured and ready for purchase. I just haven't photographed them yet

I'm Still Here...Sorta

I have been rolling some ideas around in my head for a few months now...what to do, what to do.

Let's just start with the fact I GROSSLY underestimated the amount of work just ONE extra child has made in my life.

It's been hard keeping my head afloat with housework, let alone even trying to run my business since Sam's birth.

I'm sure you've all noticed the neglect to the blog, etsy shop and website.

I've been in this tug-a-war trying to decide if I should shut it all down or hit it full throttle. Those seemed to be the only two options....but are they really?

So I've decided to suspend 'promoting' the business.

I'm not going to hibernate and take a vacation, but to just 'not try' and accept the 'easy' orders. Lip balms, lotions, foamy soaps, stuff I have on hand. I'm going to stop fretting over getting soap made, stocking the shelves (real and virtual), and worrying!

I have other goals in my life right now...raising my kiddos; taking care of my family.

So to all my loyal customers,

I AM STILL HERE and WILL STILL HAVE WHAT YOU NEED.

You just might have to email me to get it though

*smiles*