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Arika commented on Arika's blog post 'On Ravioli and Emergency Preparedness'

"@ Shellie- thanks for the support! :) @ Cornelia- thanks for reading! Glad it was helpful."

Feb 4, 2011

Cornelia commented on Arika's blog post 'On Ravioli and Emergency Preparedness'

"This is a helpful thought process to see -thanks so much!"

Feb 3, 2011

Shellie A. Gades commented on Arika's blog post 'On Ravioli and Emergency Preparedness'

"Sounds like you're on the right track - keep at it! good job!"

Feb 3, 2011

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On Ravioli and Emergency Preparedness

Sitting here, eating local, seasonal corn and carrots which I froze this summer, a frozen fruit smoothie, and delicious local ravioli from Mama Mucci's in Canton. I'm thinking about the epic snow storm that will be soon descending upon Southeast Michigan. Thinking about emergency preparation (oh crap, we have no bottled water or spare battieries...) is encouraging my mind to drift to something a little more fun, which is my planting plan for this…See More

Feb 2, 2011

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Arika replied to Torry's discussion '2011 Seed Swap' in the group Resurrect the Barter!

"I'd like to join the Seed Swap! I'm in zone 6 in lower Michigan! I have a variety of home-saved flower seeds as well as some peppers, watermelon, and some seeds of change seeds as well. I'm looking specifically for onion seeds,…"

Jan 23, 2011

Arika joined Torry's group

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Linking people together to trade farm goods. Variety is good!See More

Jan 23, 2011

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Planting Plan- Make your garden more successful in 2011!

After your first or second year playing around in your garden/balcony, window planters, etc. it's easy to get an itchy green thumb! Once you've gardening for several seasons, you're more able to notice what grows well where in your area, better understand the micro-climate you provide your plants, your sun/shade setting, etc.If you're at that point, it might be time to truly dive in to this homestead adventure that many of us are on. I've found that it is not only satisfying to sum up some of…See More

Jan 15, 2011

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Rachel Hoff commented on Arika's blog post 'Homestead goals for 2010!'

"What a great list!"

Mar 5, 2010

Randy Hughes commented on Arika's blog post 'Homestead goals for 2010!'

"We have a swifer style mop, and bought like the 18 pack of white cotton washcloths from wally world they are cheap,washable, and work great on the old swifer we have...wet or dry...we use them a lot in place of paper towels, make great shop type as…"

Mar 4, 2010

Arika posted a blog post

Homestead goals for 2010!

Today I am inspired to reflect on how I am doing so far on my 2010 goals(thanks Kathie @ Two Frog Home)!Finding a source for local meat/animal products Achieved! Meat and eggs from Karl BaerContinuing to focus on eating seasonally and the methods that enable me to do that, like freezing, preserving, storing, and drying food. Official hard-core start date: AprilCut down shopping at chain grocery stores, such as Kroger, Whole Foods, etc. In ProgressMy overall…See More

Mar 4, 2010

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Arika is now a member of HOMEGROWN

Mar 4, 2010

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What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?: Earth Mama, Dirt Under My Fingernails City Slicker

A bit about me:: I am a city girl who enjoys reading, playing outside, spending time with friends, kitties, crafting and knitting, canning, baking, growing things, being active, and loving.