scrapbookbuzz Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Theme is self-explanatory! LOL Hello, and welcome to the Lounge! Pickings are sparse around here today as far as refreshments go. But coffee, tea, and water arealways available! What's something new you've learned/are learning this week? Here: I'm working through some interesting things about life in general that I don't know how to explain to another person yet without them possibly thinking I'm "out there." When I figure out how to explain it in an understandable way, I'll let you know! Anyone incorporating some new subjects in schooling this year? Here: not yet, but soon we'll be doing nature study (beginning with cultivated crops) along with music and art appreciation. Who's gearing up to make things for a holiday bazaar? Here: maybe. I have the opportunity to contribute to a silent auction happening mid-September. I was writing out a list this morning of various herbal concoctions I could make for that. Talk to me! 👂 👂 Ear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 For learning new things this well, I need to learn to make cooler dinners! But I have chicken in the fridge so tonight is another hot one. New subjects this year: Spanish (more formal), Creativity, Nature Study/Botany/To Not Kill Plants (first time we have a garden!), Drawing (more formal). For the kindergartner it is all new to him, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 herbal concoctions I would buy: 1. elderberry syrup 2. green salve (the comfrey, plantain, calendula variety)--for healing 3. black drawing salve 4. wild cherry cough syrup 5. slippery elm throat drops 6. fire cider 7. kloss's liniment 8. anti-aging essential oil (rosehip or sea buckthorn base) 9. headache essential oil blend Ok, well, actually that kind of looks like my fall list of stuff I need to make, but you know.... 😂😂😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Prairirewindmomma, I get it! I should probably get cracking on some elderberry syrup and more fire cider myself! I do have some tinctures macerating that will be strained the beginning of September. But the black salve, do you make that yourself?? Also, where are you living now that you're by the mountains and the sea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I'm in the PNW now! Jobs on the prairie dried up. My heart still skips a beat when I see wheat waving or a big open sky, but we really love it here. I've been leaning more towards just using straight clay lately because charcoal stains in the drawing salve, but yeah, it's easy to make. I've also been buying Burt's Bees Res-Q ointment instead of making green salve when I get behind. It works well. I'm still finishing up summer projects (like staining the deck--waiting for some rain to pass!) but I'm getting my order list together for my herbal stuff. I keep an emergency supply of elderberries on hand, but not much else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Hi Scrap! I am learning how to ask questions to get my kids making and evaluating their own plans, instead of being directive and making plans for them. I am pulling together a history of American popular music course for Ds. We have started school, but I won't have it ready til September. Mostly a timeline, library books and lots of listening. I am the least crafty person ever, so nothing for the bazaar from me. I'd shop, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Somebody turn off the outdoor heater!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I need to go to the store. I even have company coming in for the weekend....but I don't want to go. ***Sigh*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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