tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post4551068436894660175..comments2023-06-03T10:17:45.199-05:00Comments on This Agrarian Life: Yeah, Yeah, I know.Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08909872672886308470noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post-86111780171592537412008-10-29T14:09:00.000-05:002008-10-29T14:09:00.000-05:00I'm enjoying the benefits of a friend's milk cow -...I'm enjoying the benefits of a friend's milk cow - she does provide milk, butter, and cheese making opportunities for two families. Right now she's so happy she's giving about 3 gallons a day with 20% cream!<br><br>Goats sound great. I'd try and put them on my city lot but that might be pushing it. So far the chickens are cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post-51024940342527678702008-10-29T15:42:00.000-05:002008-10-29T15:42:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful! I'd love t...Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful! I'd love to be able to make my own butter. Mmmmm...butter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post-34982984409882708532008-10-29T16:24:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:24:00.000-05:00Mmmmm crafty crafts. I love that crap. ;) Good luc...Mmmmm crafty crafts. I love that crap. ;) Good luck coming up with some good ideas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post-80520701385854728442008-10-29T16:39:00.000-05:002008-10-29T16:39:00.000-05:00I've been known to "shop" my own bookshelves for p...I've been known to "shop" my own bookshelves for presents during lean years. No one's ever been bummed out about it -- last couple of years I've given lots of jam, homemade pates, etc. in gift baskets that I supplement with some splits of wine or champagne. All my friends are old like me, and we all have enough stuff, but we still like to eat well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904946071865912794.post-71978819023607099952008-10-31T08:51:00.000-05:002008-10-31T08:51:00.000-05:00I have been thinking a lot about homemade gifts fo...I have been thinking a lot about homemade gifts for my family. I can sew, so some of the nieces and nephews will get pillowcases with fun/crazy fabric. For some of the adults, I was thinking of making coordinating table cloth/placemat/napkin settings (the easiest sewing you can do-just hemming). I also might try to braid a few trivets out of leftover denim or wool scraps from braiding rugs. I think making an assortment of fruit you dried yourself is good to ship(i.e. very light). I also though about making homemade granola and/or trail mix to give as gifts. I try not to give too many chocolates/sweets because I get so sick of them during the holidays. I also find that browsing Etsy every once in a while gives me fresh ideas for gift giving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com