Favorite Things Episode

I heard on the radio an advertistment that Oprah had just relased her yearly list of "favorite things." Since "O" and I live let's say a bit differently it caused me to pause and think what would be on my list?

Of course 1st I'd take the stage and proclaime it's "my favvvooorrrittteee things!" ( you know you just read that in Oprah's voice!

 Grown women would jump until they were winded... then they would weap for joy.. Finally with limited commercial interuptions I'd present my items!

1. Hats knitted by a Mom Mom.

 My Grandmother's are all resting peacefully in heaven, but every local craft fair I find the Mom Mom stand. You know the one with the Mom Mom with the adorable crochet everything. I usually just open my wallet, dump it on her table and say please fill my bag!
So handmade woooollll haaattssss everyone!

2. Diffuser Necklaces

 This cutie is from Kilnfired Diffusers. Check out their Etsy shop. This beauty allows me to diffuse my oils even when on the go. Which with a 1 and 3 year old is pretty much constantly!  So you get a diffuser and you get a diffuser everybody gets a diffuser!

3. A Chicken

 Ok so people might say they are only getting "a few" that translates to 8! I prefer a mixed flock for my own entertainment oh and let's get some ducks too! I mean if you can't be happy in a chicken pen, the we can't be friends. So bring out the chiiiiiickennnss!

4. Popcorn

 If you know my Vaughan lineage you know that popcorn is a major food group. We LOVE red popcorn best, but any ANY popcorn will do! So everyone is going home with Popcorn!!!!

5. Canning Jars

 Have I dug canning jars out of trash cans in strangers homes... yes... yes I have! Canning jars are essential in our life. Here's half of my $1 score from a local estate auction. So 12 canning jars for everyome!

6. A Milk Jug

 We drink raw milk at 2950. We have an ample supply courtesy of Foo Fa and his lovely dairy herd. (No raw milk debating with me folks. It's superb , I know the source, and I'd eat in that barn before I'd eat in some people's kitchens!)
So everyone's getting a gallon of raw milk in their own J-U-GGG

7. Bread Machine

 I don't like "one trick ponies" so an appliance has to be versitle. You can do SO much with a bread machine! I grabbed this guy $10 at the Gucci Goodwill (we gave a goodwill in an affluent area that has killer stuff)
So a bread machine is yours!

8. A Woodstove

 Our woodstove is our religion from October thru April. We worship it daily and spend our weekend cutting wood to stay in it's good grace. It dries our laundry, cooks our food, makes the coffee, and heats the house!  You're getting a WOODSTOVE!

9. Tomatoes

 If you have to can 1 thing that will change your life... can tomatoes!  You don't need a pressure canner and they are incredibly versatile for cooking! So everyone is getting 250lbs of canning tomatoes!

10. A Tula

A Tula! Where do I even begin! LBR is my snuggle bug. I love being close with my ladies and having them with me whether it's the Appalachian Trail, our garden, or the grocery store! Tula has a kinda cult following, but if you get one you'll drink the kool-aid!  So you get a Tula everyone gets a Tula!

I am a momma who is blessed beyond just the material! But... these things are my favorite things I would recommend to anyone who is considering a more simple and joy filled life!

And now back to your regularly scheduled program!

In love & light & woodstove warmth,

♡AVR