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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Babies don't keep...
These two little ham bones at the breakfast table...
Yes we have cake for breakfast...
Life is not easy... Even with Jesus life is not always easy...
As tough as life is with financial burdens, relationship problems, marriage woes, busy times, I am so glad that we were blessed with more babies after we undid what God had given us... You know, there is never the perfect time to have a baby... If we waited for that perfect day, it would never happen... To many people wait for that day...
These precious 2 babies were born after we had a vasectomy reversal. We have had 5 pregnancies after our reversal and 2 babies that were born to us. I would do it all again, even go through the losses as hard as they were to see these 2 precious faces every morning...
We got a lot of flack about having a vasectomy reversal - even from "good christian" people- When we miscarried, they wouldn't acknowledge the loss as they never approved of the reversal. Sad for them truly...
"The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture, we apply for a curse and reject blessings. Something is wrong with this picture." ~ Doug Phillips
"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. (Psalm 127:3-5)
Thank you Jesus for our 6 blessings - our rewards from You!
I believe the only time the Bible mentions a reward from the Lord Himself given to us on earth is by the fruit of our womb.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Spring is in the air at Maple Valley Farm!
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and we are so happy!
How about you?
Any plans for your spring?
Do tell...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
She has no fear... For life
and in the barnyard
and she declares to me almost everyday,
"Momma, I'm not scared of anyfing"...
I wonder when it was we let fear creep into our own lives?
For there was a time when we were also like this...
If we could see through the eyes of a child with their child-like faith, I just bet we would be fear less as well...
For there was a time when we were also like this...
If we could see through the eyes of a child with their child-like faith, I just bet we would be fear less as well...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Come to a Morel Hunting "Spring Treasures in the Michigan Wood"
Come to a “Spring Treasures in the Michigan Wood” Course
At Maple Valley Farm
May 4, 2012
10:30- 2:00 pm ish
This course will discuss the basics of morel hunting and the possible edibles discussed will be Morel mushroom, Ramps/Leaks, wild chives and fiddle heads. First we will be meeting at the Maple Cottage over a farm luncheon. We will discuss tree identification and the general habitat of morels. After our class room talk we will head out to the practical part of the course near the White Pine Trail in Sand Lake – Howard City. Please bring a mesh type-onion bag, small insect repellant and compass. Dress weather appropriately. **EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK** Maple Valley Farm does not claim any of the outdoor plants to be safe for human consumption whatsoever, nor do we recommend eating any of the plants we are referring to. This course is merely a discussion about mushrooms and plants in the Michigan wood.
Class taught by Jeremy Tobin – Morel hunter and mushroom connoisseur
In the spirit of farming, family and faith,
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Monday, March 26, 2012
Art at the Farm! Painting with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints!
Intro to {re}imagining With Paint Class!
Taught by good friend Michelle Gryzbowski
May 11, 10:30-1:30
Lunch included
Michelle just returned from Chicago where she was trained by Annie Sloan herself! However, she is not a beginner painter whatsoever. You will love Michelle's style, her patina's and her! Very creative, VERY inspiring!
May 4-5!!! Don't miss it!
Want to paint your farm kitchen cupboards or farm furniture? Here at Maple Valley Farm we use Annie Sloan Chalk Paints! Once you try them, you will never go back to sanding, priming and then painting. This paint seems to be magical!
This class is a wonderful, informative hands on class.
We go over the foundations of {re}imagining with paint.
Class includes:
descriptions of different types of finishes
basics using, spray paint, latex and chalk paint
how to distress and how NOT to
antiquing with glaze, waxes, stains etc..
glazes and waxes
stains and poly finishes
your very own set of brushes
use of my paints and waxes
We will be painting a take home project, a frame you provide or purchase from Michelle, that we will practice on using chalk paints.
Class length and lunch is approximately 3 hours. -This is a great thing to do with your daughter/mother or sisters or best friends. Last time we had a few mother/daughter and sister combinations, they had a blast!-
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage
$75
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 11 10:30-1:30 Paint course
Invite your girl friends or group out for a great afternoon!
Any questions, feel free to email me at angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
***Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
In the spirit of farming, family and faith,
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come to Maple Valley Farm for a simple cheese making course and cultured dairy making!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a simple cheese making with cultured dairy making and friendship on
May 17, 2012
10 am – 12:30
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
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Make a day of it in the country by attending our afternoon Fermentation course and save $20 –both courses $130 rather than $150.
The simple cheese making with cultured dairy making course with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by the adorable “Farmgirl Cyn” – www.cindy50.blogspot.com
Join us as we learn the basic steps to making yogurt, kefir, creme fraiche, and ricotta cheese right in your own kitchen! We will be using farm fresh raw milk for our demos, but most of these recipes can be made with pasteurized milk. No special, hard to find ingredients will be necessary....these are recipes your great grandma would have made!
yogurt being strained for
greek yogurt, and fresh, homemade yogurt with a raspberry sauce
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage and some tasting of the course!
$75 or take the afternoon course as well and save $20 on both
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 17, simple cheese making course and cultured dairy making 10-12:30 or all day if applicable
Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
If you have any questions email angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
In the spirit of farming, family and faith,
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come to Maple Valley Farm for a beginner-touch up knitting course!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a beginner-touch up knitting course and friendship on
May 10, 2012
Noon – 3 pm
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
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Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The beginning knitting-refresher course with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by my friend Cary Smith of Serenity Farms
Come and discover the joy and satisfaction of knitting - a practical, portable, useful craft. We'll give you a solid foundation for your knitting future, teaching the basics plus a little more! This course is intended for wishful knitters (total beginners) as well as for those who might need a "refresher" or just a little bit of extra help to keep them going with their knits. We will provide all of the materials you need to get you going, so just bring yourself and your desire to learn! We will be working with wonderful, one-hundred percent farm raised wool yarn for a true knitting experience!
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage
$75
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 10 – beginner-touch up knitting course noon-3
Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
If you have any questions email angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
In the spirit of farming, family and faith,
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Our new Homesteading courses at Maple Valley Farm
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To stay abreast of all of the new homesteading courses offered here at Maple Valley Farm - just click on this link on our side bar from now on!
It's that easy...
You will love what we have planned here!
xo
HomemakerAng - The Sophisticated Agrarian and Co.
Come to Maple Valley Farms to a drop spindle class!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a drop spindle course and friendship on
May 3, 2012
10-12:30
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
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Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The drop spindle course with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by my friend Renee Mc Causey of Tail Spin Farm
The ancient art of transforming fiber to yarn can be done both economically and efficiently through the use of a drop spindle. In this class, you will not only learn this skill, but also how to prepare fiber to be spun. Your time will be made complete with a spindle of your own and some fiber to spin
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We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage
$75 or save $20 and stay the day with us to join in the salve and more making course - $130 for the entire day
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 3, drop spindle course 10-12:30
Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
If you have any questions email angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
Our Angiepologie blog: www.angiepologie.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
Come to Maple Valley Farm and take a course in fermentation!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a course in fermentation and friendship on
May 17, 2012
Noon – 3 pm
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
***
Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The fermentation course with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by the adorable “Farmgirl Cyn” – www.cindy50.blogspot.com
Learn how to preserve the way your great grandma would have! Using salt and whey as your base, we will learn how to naturally ferment foods such as Korean kimchee, sauerkraut, and beet kvass. Not only are these foods a delicious addition to your kitchen, they increase the vitamin levels and digestibility of the vegetables, produce enzymes, and are full of healthy probiotics
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage and some tasting of the course!
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 17, fermentation course noon-3
Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
If you have any questions email angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
Come to Maple Valley Farm for a Salve and More Making class
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a Salve and More making class and friendship on
May 3, 2012
Noon – 3 pm
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
***
Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The Salve and More Making Class with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by the adorable “Farmgirl Cyn” – www.cindy50.blogspot.com
SALVES AND MORE CLASS....
calendula salve
Beginners class for simple salve making. We will also be making all natural throat lozenges and elderberry cough syrup. We will be making a calendula and lavender salve...perfect for sore babies bottoms, rough, dry, chapped hands and feet, and owies! This salve makes a lovely baby shower gift!
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage
$75
or join us in the morning for the drop spindle course as well and save $20-
$130 for the entire day
or join us in the morning for the drop spindle course as well and save $20-
$130 for the entire day
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: May 3 Salve and More Making Class noon-3
Invite your girl friends or group out for a great afternoon!
Any questions, feel free to email me at angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
***Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
Come to Maple Valley Farms for a soap making course!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, a beginner soap making class and friendship on
April 19, 2012
Noon – 3 pm
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
***
Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The Beginners Soap Making Class with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by the adorable “Farmgirl Cyn” – www.cindy50.blogspot.com
Beginners Soap Making class:
Join us for a simple, basic cold-process soap making class. You will learn the best and cheapest places to shop for your ingredients and equipment. How to mix your lye safely. How to add essential oils/fragrances/herbs for some variety. How to color your soap with natural ingredients. And how to cut your soap in preparation for the curing process. These bars make wonderful Mother’s Day gifts as well as birthday, showers, and Christmas!
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage finished soap will also be available for sale
$75
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: April 19 Soap Making Class noon-3
Invite your girl friends or group out for a great afternoon!
Any questions, feel free to email me at angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
***Please note: we cannot accommodate children or food allergies. Thank you for your understanding
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
Our Angiepologie blog: www.angiepologie.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
Come to Maple Valley Farms for a Sour Dough basic class and lunch!
We are inviting you to join us for a farm lunch, sour dough bread making course and friendship on
April 26, 2012
Noon – 3 pm
At Maple Valley Farm – The Maple Cottage
By reservation only
***
Make a day of it in the country by attending the local Trufant Flea Market first. Then come back to the farm (just 3 miles away) for lunch and a class!
The basics of Sourdough with Maple Valley Farms
Taught by the adorable “Farmgirl Cyn” – www.cindy50.blogspot.com
Learn the basics of sourdough, starters, how to keep your starter going FOREVER, and how to create a simple, basic sourdough bread. It is a wonderful sandwich style sourdough bread...a perfect starting point for other sourdoughs. You will also learn how to create a no-knead sourdough bread that will be the envy of your friends!
BONUS!!!!! You will go home with some wonderful sourdough starter of your own from the tiny island of Ischia, off the coast of Italy.
BONUS!!!!! You will go home with some wonderful sourdough starter of your own from the tiny island of Ischia, off the coast of Italy.
We will serve you a wonderful farm luncheon at the Maple Cottage complete with sour dough tasting!
$75
Reserve by email and mail your check to:
Maple Valley Farms
2902 Amble Rd.
Coral, Michigan 49322
Memo line: April 26 Sour Dough class noon-3
Invite your girl friends or group out for a great afternoon!
Any questions, feel free to email me at angela@maplevalleyfarms.net
***Please note: we cannot accommodate children. Thank you for your understanding
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
616.566.8481
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
Our Angiepologie blog: www.angiepologie.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
**THE WINNER OF THE SHABBY APPLE AHOY DRESS IS**
Renee Mc Causey from “Tail Spin Farm”
Please email me for the directions on how to get your free dress from Shabby Apple!
Thank you EVERYONE for playing along! Don’t forget to use the discount code in the post below for a limited time only for your free discount from Maple Valley Farms and www.ShabbyApple.com
Thank you Shabby Apple for this wonderful opportunity!
Angela M. Kuncaitis
“HomemakerAng – The Sophisticated Agrarian & Co.”
Come visit our beautiful 40 acre farm and shoppe at
www.MapleValleyFarms.net Sales held 3 times a year!
Our very unique farm blog: www.eclecticculturefarm.blogspot.com
Our Angiepologie blog: www.angiepologie.com
And of course www.TheSophisticatedAgrarian.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
AHOY Farmgirls! A FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY from Shabby Apple!
One of my new absolutely FAVORITE websites is www.ShabbyApple.com! As you know I love to wear dresses, skirts and feminine wear. Just because you wear dresses or skirts 24/7 doesn't mean you have to look like a frump dump! www.ShabbyApple.com proves that outdated theory wrong everytime!
Shabby Apple is a "vintage" on-line boutique for everything a woman would ever dream of from the coolest "ladies dresses" to "women's dresses" to "little girls dresses" to "maternity dresses". I also happen to adore all of their accessories and most of their adorable swimwear.
One of my favorite spring "women's dresses" they offer right now is this adorable "Ahoy" dress shown above. A fun but cute "ladies dress". As you will see, ShabbyApple is a one of a kind on-line boutique. What I appreciate besides its trendy, upscale and vintage line of dresses is that they are all modest as well. (A topic for another day ladies) "Ahoy" dress from ShabbyApple. Click here to read all about it!
In honor of spring, ShabbyApple has generously offered you readers of "Living Simply at Maple Valley Farm" a chance to win this beautiful dress above from ShabbyApple for FREE! Almost a $100 value!
For you to be eligible to win this adorable spring feminine sailor dress is to go to ShabbyApple and take a look-see! To be entered into the giveaway, simply like ShabbyApple on Face book, then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite "vintage dress" you like best from ShabbyApple and mention that you also have liked Shabby Apple on Facebook. To be entered into the giveaway a second time please post this blog post on your blog linking back to here and leave that you have done this
in the comments below with a link so I can check.
in the comments below with a link so I can check.
***The best part of the giveaway is that EVERYONE that reads this blog, "Living Simply at Maple Valley Farm" wins! ShabbyApple is offering all readers a 10% discount.! how sweet is that? Simply enter "livingsimply10off" when placing your order. The generous discount is good for 30 days from today's date.***
Please note, the winner must have a US shipping address and the giveaway dress may not be returned or exchanged.
The contest starts right NOW! SO hurry over to ShabbyApple and follow the above directions to be added in the giveaway!
CONTEST ENDS March 23, 2012 with the winner announced here on March 24, 2012.
Happy shopping and lets welcome spring to Maple Valley Farm!
Thank you Shabby Apple,
xo
HomemakerAng - The Sophisticated Agrarian
HomemakerAng - The Sophisticated Agrarian
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Why are we unique on Pinterest?
On our Pinterest boards we are unique because we have only pinned photos of our life, our style, our farmhouse etc. I am not repinning other photos from other blogs etc., only our own. You can see some neat photos of our "brand" by following us on Pinterest
Hope to see you here!
xo
In the spirit of farming, family and faith,
HomemakerAng - The Sophisticated Agrarian and Co.
Our Maple Cottage!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Our tea caddy cupboard in the Maple Valley farmhouse kitchen
For years I have loved this little cupboard. I recently painted it Emperor's Silk - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - and distressed it then added a good coat of dark wax. It hangs proudly near our wood cook stove. Very Tasha Tudorish, don't ya say?
The bottom cupboard doors hold all of our loose teas that we dried from the herbal gardens, bagged tea and coffee. On top I love to display our collection of various tea cups. I feel "rich" when I go to grab a cup of tea from this pretty cupboard.
My favorite tea cups are from my English collection. They are fine bone china and St. George stamped on the bottom of them. I purchased these at a tag sale. I love the porcelain container on the top shelf that holds my loose tea. It says June 2, 1953 - Coronation Elizabeth II. the bottom says "Sand Land Ware" Lancaster & Bandland Ltd. Hanley Saffordshire, England. My only regret about the collection is that they had at least 30 tea cups... I should have picked up a few more!
Do you have a collection you would like to share? Link in the comments here below, I would love to see it!
The Sophisticated Agrarian - HomemakerAng and Co.
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