Archive for August, 2009

Dana was having a “Tea moment” contest to win a really cool loose tea infuser container thing.  (Yeah, I know, great description.  See it here for yourself!)

I meant to enter.  I am not sure if I missed it, though.  I can barely get a tea moment around here, let alone an internet moment.

(This too shall pass.  It’s only a season.  Deep breathing.)

I am sure things will settle down once we start our school schedule.  But that is for another post, I guess.

Right now, the kids are in the other room being…quiet!  It won’t last.  So, I am going to put down the laptop and enjoy that first sip of a hot cup of Darjeeling warm my body (not that it needs it in this heat) and sooth my soul.  Ahhh!

I have always loved that first sip, but never so much as when it is enjoyed with a moment of silence.  What a delightful break from a hectic day!

I am thinking about Christmas and it is only August 4!

I had to, though, because I am making a bunch (that’s a scientific measurement) of Christmasy soaps and they need at least 6 weeks to cure before I (hopefully) sell them.  I am working on (hopefully) doing a craft fair, so I want to have everything ready.

After smelling all of my fragrances and planning some fantastic holiday soaps, I just kept going and started thinking about what to make family for Christmas.

I was thinking orange marmalade and vanilla.  Both homemade.  Maybe I will include some recipes using those ingredients, too.  Ooh, ooh, and I can make a recipe and include some!  (Now, I am on a roll)

And, of course, soap.  I hate being the relative that always gives soap, but no one seems to mind.  I love giving people soap, but I worry that people will get sick of it.  In fact, I backed off a little and then everyone started talking about almost being out of soap!  I guess it’s all good, then.

Okay, so will you totally kill me if I ask what you are doing for Christmas, on August 4?