Thrift Store Harvest: Priceless.

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If you take a close look at the two red tags, you'll see what I paid ($4.83) for two flannel shirts which yielded the following: two pillow covers for Christmas presents; a dozen or so buttons, 7 hanky-sized squares for cleaning the goatie's udders when milking (or whatever else you could think of), and a pile of odd sized scraps for ornaments, quilting, projects, etc. I filleted the shirts. What a deal. And the pillows are so soft! I will have to buy inserts that fit. I just stuffed old pillows inside for the photo. They remind me of my husband's belly.

Soap and Cotton Washcloths: Handmade for the Holidays

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While I was waiting in various meetings and waiting rooms over the past week, I used my time to crochet a few washcloths for Christmas presents. We already have the goat-milk soap; we may market a few sets with washcloths as well. I used "Peaches and Cream" cotton yarn for the cloths. It makes a soft, durable washcloth that holds water well. I actually asked my mom, who is a crocheting DIVA, to make a few for me for the farm fundraiser. Hers are better than mine. Maybe when I'm 81, mine will be as good.

Buttercup is NOT Amused

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Buttercup seems to be annoyed at the attention being paid to her and her pretty baby. She prefers anonymity. I'm the paparazzi.

Babycakes is doing well.

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Our calf remains nameless. Any ideas?

Innocent Bystanders (aren't we cozy?)