Tag Archives: Crafts

Soap Day

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today was soap making day at Happy Acres. Last year we starting making our own bar soaps, using what is called cold process soapmaking. We made so much last year that this will be the first time this year we … Continue reading →

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Shooting (and Cooking) In Style

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I celebrated another birthday this week. It was a pretty low-key kind of day. I spent much of it starting about 200 pepper and eggplant seeds. Yes, for me that is a fun way to spend my birthday, doing something … Continue reading →

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Homemade: 2010 Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It has become our custom at Happy Acres to make homemade Christmas ornaments each year, and to unveil our ornaments on Christmas morning, before we open our presents. I have been making ornaments since I was a kid, and I … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

From all of us here at Happy Acres, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

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In A Lather

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Thursday was soap making day here at Happy Acres. We’ve got several new creations we want to try, and after a busy summer it was finally time to get down to it. And since so much time is spent on … Continue reading →

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