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Abe Lincoln

“You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich...strengthen the weak by weakening the strong...bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift...lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down...build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence...help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves." -Abraham Lincoln

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Punkin Seed Give Away


Punkin Seed is having a give away!
Please follow the link and follow all the rules to win this great collection of salt dough fall goodies.  Good luck, and have fun!



Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday Market with Old Farmhouse Gathering

Welcome to the last Monday in August, fall is just around the corner.  I have three more great shops for you to visit today.  The first shop is Homespun Annie, where Annie has tucks and ornies for all season, plus E-patterns.  Wonderful to add to a wreath, or display in your home.  The next shop is Household Words, where Mandie has the best way to add some instant fun art to your walls.  Vinyl graphics decals for every room of your home.  Are you renting and can not hang pictures, then this is for you, easy on and off.  The last shop today is Juds Trash-N-Treasure, Judy has this shop filled with great vintage finds.  If you need to replace a piece or add to  your collection,  or start one this is the shop for you.  If anything a trip down memory lane! 

Friday, August 27, 2010

Dirtroadteam on Etsy - The Hicks Fix

Welcome and please join me in a visit to the Hicks Fix shop on Etsy.  Debra who says she has a buzz from coffee  is busy making soap, dishcloths, and hand carved signs.  Plus a page of vintage items.  Debra enjoys working on her 160 year old home, working in her gardens, and enjoying life to the fullest.  You will have a great time visiting her shop and getting to know her.  While you are visiting her shop check out my favorite the hand carved bunny rabbit.  Stop by next week for a visit with another member from the Dirt Road Team.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Yorkie's Primitives Give Away



Yorkie's Primitive Give Away

Please follow the link below to a wonderful give away by Yorkie's Primitive.  Follow the rules and have fun.



Cricket Hollow Primitives Give Away




Cricket Hollow Primitive Give Away

Follow the link below and enter to win a wonderful handmade pumpkin and pumpkin room spray.  Please follow all the rules and have fun.  Remember to vote for the  Muddy Rose Therapeutic Clay project.
 


Wednesday, August 25, 2010

What is it Wednesday


Welcome friends to another What is it Wednesday.  Both of these are waffle iron.  Different from what we are used to seeing today, and a lot heavier.  The one on the left is from Stroluminum, Detroit.  This company made aluminum pot and pans.  The waffle iron on the right is by Rey-O-NOC from Chicago, Il.  They start out in 1853 and sold the company to True Value Brand (True Value Hardware) in 1962. Rey-O-NOC also made hardware, tools, cutlery, paints and sporting goods.  This waffle iron is very heavy, sold cast iron with a patent date of 1-1908.  Waffle made with both would only be 6 1/2" across.  So when you take your frozen waffles from the freezer and pop them in the toast, remember how they used to be made.  We do have it a lot easier today!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday Market with Old Farmhouse Gathering

Hello blog friends!  I hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer.  With all the high temperatures and humidity we have been having I'm looking forward to some cooler weather, not cold cold, just cooler.  I have three more shops from the Old Farmhouse Gathering for you to visit today.  The first shop in Handmade by Bette.  Bette makes clothes pin bags, feed sack pillows, pot holders, and the very best lost sock bucket.  Next please stop by and visit with Ilene from Happy Valley Primitives.  She has been sewing from early childhood, making dolls and fabric mats.  The last shop for you to visit is Harvest Moon Prims, where Marilyn makes makes bowl fillers, dolls, and candles.  All three shops have wonderful items in them, and you will enjoy your visit with all three.  Please stop by next Monday for three more shops from a great team on Etsy.