tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5583754935346612209..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Working through the weekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17795038105938749672013-08-30T04:35:19.072+10:002013-08-30T04:35:19.072+10:00Hi, its pleasant post on the topic of media print,...Hi, its pleasant post on the topic of media print, we all understand media is a wonderful source of <br />data.<br /><br />Here is my blog: <a href="http://www.wistowns.org/node?destination=node" rel="nofollow">Ultimate Candida Diet REviews</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82573199101228031692012-09-18T11:08:39.285+10:002012-09-18T11:08:39.285+10:00Wonderful blog! I found it while surfing around on...Wonderful blog! I found it while surfing around on Yahoo News.<br /><br />Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News?<br />I've been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Appreciate it<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/juniors-swimwear.html" title="Juniors Swimwear<br /><br />Juniors Swimwear" rel="nofollow">Juniors Swimwear</a><br /><i>Feel free to surf my webpage</i> ... <b><a href="http://www.prescription-swimming-goggles.info/juniors-swimwear.html" rel="nofollow">Juniors Swimwear</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56320329182271854852011-07-08T10:31:54.998+10:002011-07-08T10:31:54.998+10:00Brilliant tip on silver cleaning! I have my Nan...Brilliant tip on silver cleaning! I have my Nan's old silverware which I usually get out for special occassions but I also use the Tablespoons regularly. They need a bit of love and this will do the trick!Neetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459212756522006257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32136921109063603052011-07-08T06:39:40.084+10:002011-07-08T06:39:40.084+10:00Heritage Fermgirl, I disagree with you. Rubbing si...Heritage Fermgirl, I disagree with you. Rubbing silver with baking soda or any silver cleaner will remove the silver. This method requires no rubbing - it is a chemical reaction, and is therefore better at keeping the silver intact. This is from the University of Wisconsin:<br />http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/homeexpts/tarnish.html<br /><br />Jenni, was the water boiling? Did the bowl touch the aluminium? If so, increase the amount of baking soda and add some salt.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51292698031144473032011-07-08T06:31:28.738+10:002011-07-08T06:31:28.738+10:00Thanks for the jewelry cleaning tip! I will have t...Thanks for the jewelry cleaning tip! I will have to try that on my heart-shaped pendant. It has a lot of scroll work that is difficult to get to, so this no-scrub soak method sounds perfect!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421091003306954816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1099689733917310812011-07-08T05:16:12.828+10:002011-07-08T05:16:12.828+10:00I tried this tip just the other day on a heavily t...I tried this tip just the other day on a heavily tarnished/marked silver sugar bowl from a tea set my husband's grandmother gave me, but it only made a slight difference. Is there a point at which silver is just too far gone? I'm not sure what else I could do to restore it (that's not incredibly costly).Jenninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68388465171761570452011-07-08T04:52:16.214+10:002011-07-08T04:52:16.214+10:00I thought you might like to know that removing tar...I thought you might like to know that removing tarnish from silver using aluminum foil will eventually ruin the silver wear. Eventually removing all the silver away. You are better to use a cleaner, such as from Amway. I do not sell the stuff and never have, but I know from the antique business and a chemist that this is to be true. One jar of silver cleaner will last your lifetime. I have lots of silver..... china cabinet full. The tarnish cleaner keeps it clean so I only have to clean, Easter and Thanksgiving.life in this 1880 farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911254579256152557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46244304132193426352011-07-07T21:16:33.126+10:002011-07-07T21:16:33.126+10:00I second the suggestion to use sheep's wool as...I second the suggestion to use sheep's wool as stuffing for baby toys. It's very soft of course, and I read somewhere that it's good because the baby's own natural scent clings to it and they find that comforting. (I have taken to gathering little bits that cling to barbed wire fences here in the UK, washing it, and storing it away in readiness for my possible/eventual grandchildren!)<br />BNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72076986486890245502011-07-07T17:44:49.828+10:002011-07-07T17:44:49.828+10:00Rhonda
Thanks for sharing your imperfections with ...Rhonda<br />Thanks for sharing your imperfections with us. It's a rare and beautiful thing. ;D<br /><br />Seriously, thanks for sharing the pics and I must say the fabrics shown were gorgeous!<br /><br />Jennifer@HomeMattersMostJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815336062313580688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42497902668625503672011-07-07T17:13:32.578+10:002011-07-07T17:13:32.578+10:00I love that you are reaching out into your communi...I love that you are reaching out into your community, teaching others of your skills, sharing yourself with others. I also love that you posted photos of your workspace. You have a home not a house, that is what is more important. You are living your life, making, creating, using your skills. My work space often looks the same.'Joyce'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965444361021567520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81343025090289754642011-07-07T16:58:07.571+10:002011-07-07T16:58:07.571+10:00They tried to sell that method through televisions...They tried to sell that method through televisionshopping here in Holland. A revelotionary way to clean silver...with a magic sheet to put in your sink, and magic powder to sprinkle in the water. Oh boy.. if all those people buying that expensive kit only knew how simple it really is. Thanks Rhonda.Nonnymousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989105686632313529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55284602519654083162011-07-07T16:39:31.368+10:002011-07-07T16:39:31.368+10:00fantastic tip for cleaning silver, as soon as i fi...fantastic tip for cleaning silver, as soon as i finish reorganising the pantry (i was inspired by one of your old blogs on stockpiling) it will be onto the silverware. thank you for all the work you put into keeping your blog relevant, interesting and informative!Archer's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608014181615332716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75819349230959358172011-07-07T15:58:09.416+10:002011-07-07T15:58:09.416+10:00Rhonda, what a blessing your classes will be to pe...Rhonda, what a blessing your classes will be to people in your area! I wish there was something affordable like your classes near me. <br /><br />By the way....that light green fabric with the flowers on it....could I please put a hold on the apron you use that in? lol Mostly just joking...but I will definitely be looking for it in the shop when you open. :-)<br /><br />BiblioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48756057997018232962011-07-07T14:39:09.806+10:002011-07-07T14:39:09.806+10:00Thanks for the tip on cleaning silver - I had my ...Thanks for the tip on cleaning silver - I had my MIL's silver out for cleaning this weekend, and was wondering how best to clean it.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26684681470401587882011-07-07T14:16:46.209+10:002011-07-07T14:16:46.209+10:00Dear Rhonda
Your work room looks exactly like my f...Dear Rhonda<br />Your work room looks exactly like my family room, kitchen and spare bedroom. I bet just like me you know where every thread, scrap of material or crochet hook can be found. Tidy it up and you'll be like me, hopelessly lost.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639277171611783456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2136218839502365362011-07-07T12:48:52.900+10:002011-07-07T12:48:52.900+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I've been cleaning my silver just ...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I've been cleaning my silver just as you do for years, it works great! Thanks for showing us your "working" office. Congratulations on getting a grant for your classes. They sound wonderful. <br /><br />Regarding your Addition: Compostablegoods.com, based in Vermont, USA, sells organic cotton stuffing. I've never bought from them nor am I endorsing them. I just looked them up and thought I would share.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br />Miriam, Austin, TX, USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77056637643022523852011-07-07T11:56:12.302+10:002011-07-07T11:56:12.302+10:00Rhonda..thank you so much for the simple silver cl...Rhonda..thank you so much for the simple silver cleaning method. I used it years ago but forgot exactly what to use and how long to let it sit. <br /> As for your sewing room..well it makes me feel so much better as mine is also a mess right now. My sewing room/office doubles as a guest room and we've had company the past week. Our company left this afternoon so tomorrow I hope to get the mess from having company cleared up so I can get back to sewing! MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7696378826239242172011-07-07T11:46:35.653+10:002011-07-07T11:46:35.653+10:00Hi there, I tried to clean what i thought was a si...Hi there, I tried to clean what i thought was a silver plated candlestick with this method but no success. Im wondering if its actually pewter now, any suggestions on cleaning pewter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4837132568957850532011-07-07T11:08:04.059+10:002011-07-07T11:08:04.059+10:00Those classes sound fab, makes me wish I lived nea...Those classes sound fab, makes me wish I lived nearby to take them. Would love to hear how they goPapillon Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755400795801681044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31969685153891258352011-07-07T10:45:12.615+10:002011-07-07T10:45:12.615+10:00WOW - you are going to be so busy teaching all tho...WOW - you are going to be so busy teaching all those classes. It would be "the best" to be able to attend your classes in person. Next best is the wonderful blessing of having access to your teaching through the internet. Keep on.<br /><br />One of your fans,<br />BStitchesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88123519620820013762011-07-07T10:23:54.243+10:002011-07-07T10:23:54.243+10:00The work shops sound fabulous! Such a great job yo...The work shops sound fabulous! Such a great job you do. And I am totally jealous of your fabric stash!!!Ariadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664753428007951602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25476606721707453582011-07-07T10:03:02.383+10:002011-07-07T10:03:02.383+10:00I have some silver cutlery that hasn't been cl...I have some silver cutlery that hasn't been cleaned in ages. I use a very similar method, but I add a handful of washing soda (the crystal looking one) to the foil. Never thought to use bicarb, so I will remember that.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70074504265602629902011-07-07T09:56:37.849+10:002011-07-07T09:56:37.849+10:00Well it never ceases to amaze me that when I get t...Well it never ceases to amaze me that when I get to catch up with your blog the hint I need is there,I co- ordinate a little op shop and this week a lady literally bought in her spoon collection for us..all tarnished of course, I sat down here for 5 mins before I go to the shop and look what is here!I am off to my cupboard and on to clean all these spoons,thank you again. Rhonda.carole johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721058683205450682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57201741872520622302011-07-07T09:49:12.262+10:002011-07-07T09:49:12.262+10:00Rhonda my 14 year old daughter and I love to read ...Rhonda my 14 year old daughter and I love to read your blog each day and frequently search old posts for loved recipes and tips - just this morning we were checking your post on growing sweet potatoes because we have planted one that is growing into a lovely little bush and had no idea what comes next! When we recently received the happy news that our little ones could have wheat introduced back into their diets I knew exactly where to go to find a simple bread recipe to try - and we have been making it every day for the last fortnight (the little ones even turned one batch of dough into alphabet shapes and a dinosaur!)Last night we had the thrill of eating our first produce from my daughter's garden - two beautiful golden zucchini in our chicken stew and look forward to some fresh-from-the-garden spinach and bok choy tonight with left over stew and dumplings. I really want you to know how blessed I feel to have the benefit of your knowledge and encouragement through your blog and love that you still share hands on in your community spreading the simple living message. You are a blessing to us all. Thank You! Love LeaB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66957502730706078312011-07-07T09:48:22.904+10:002011-07-07T09:48:22.904+10:00Hi Rhonda, We have a sheep that we shear annually...Hi Rhonda, We have a sheep that we shear annually. I keep his wool for stuffing things. This year I made a pillow stuffed with his wool. I'm sure you have wool near you somewhere but I could always post you some if you can't find any.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975556587020883049noreply@blogger.com