The Stone House Primitives: Duck Days

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Duck Days

I finished putting Easter/Spring decor out yesterday in hopes of it helping encourage Spring...it didn't work...

Last night about 9pm

This morning

Their bellies are dragging in the snow, they need longer legs lol!

Everyone (except me) stuck their face in the snow first thing out.

Poor Remmie (Ruler of the Roost) thought it would be a good idea to try flying off the ramp

but her landing was off and she did a face plant into a drift. I laughed and then got a dirty look.

"Let's eat the snow off the Hut...because we can't find ANY anywhere else."

I have been playing with wax today:

Will making Easter decorations encourage Sring?

Lastly, I have been excavating the craft room. While doing so I have unearthed many treasures that I have picked up for giveaways that I havn't been dilligent about doing soooo, for current followers (so please don't advertise on your blog) I am offering the following:

A crow rubber stamp, a handmade crow pin, note pad with, you guessed it crows, and of course a pencil to go with it.

Just let me know that you want to be entered in a comment on this post and be a current follower.

I will draw a winner on March 6th!

Watch for an Easter giveaway to come too!

Enjoy the remainder of your day my friends!

Oh! One more thing, I just have to show you what my BFF "prim sister" surprised me with yesterday!

Thank you Sis xoxo :)

Love to all,

Kendra

11 comments:

Jessica @Blessings in the CountryFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Poor duckies! Too funny about the snow. We just got dumped on too. Hurry spring! LOVE your wax creations. I have some aluminum/metal molds and do you think they'd work well for wax? I've never tried them before. Oh and very cute penny rug! What a sweet gift!
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CindiFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Oh Kendra I love the wax creations and the penny rug is so perfect. Thankfully we did not get anymore snow but I am sure we will. Poor duckies!
Have a great day!
Be blessed,
Cindi
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Simple PleasuresFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:19 PM
Hi,
I'm glad you like the ducky mat! Just a little something to say "I quack you".
Love the wax creations...awesome.
xoxo
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DorothyFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:52 PM
How are you doing the wax?? they are really cute!
Love the duck photos -- too funny
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CynFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:41 PM
ducks dont get cold in the snow? LOL can you tell I am from Arizona lol. Love your giveaways.
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BumbleBeeLaneFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:31 AM
Kendra~ I so want your snow.PA has gotten so little this year.Throw my name in for the giveaway.Warm Blessings!~Amy
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Faye HenryFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Hi Kendra.. Love your birds and please throw my name in your giveaway.. I have been trying to find a crow stamp.. hint hint.. xo
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Primitive StarsMarch 1, 2013 at 3:44 PM
Hello Kendra, would love a chence to be in your giveaway.....wonderful....Just got home from our trip, Hugs Francine.
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Lori @ applegrovetreasuresMarch 1, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Hi Kendra, I would love to be entered! Love the duck penny rug, what a cute gift from you BFF:)
~Lori
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ElishaMarch 1, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Your wax bunnies turned out good... Like the blackest disc one best! I would be grateful to be entered in your cute crow giveaway ;) thanks for the post
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jennifer768March 5, 2013 at 2:57 PM
Hi Kendra,I so enjoyed your pics!The ducks seem to be having a fun time.I have mine all locked up for the night. Love your wax goodies,they are awesome!I would love to be entered in your drawing.Have a wonderful evening,Jen
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.