The Stone House Primitives: Look What I Found!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Look What I Found!

I didn't get out to the Duck Hut yesterday so I headed down this morning. I grabbed their big water jug and when I lifted it up I found an egg! The first ever! Granted it was frozen and cracked but it was an egg none the less and I have waited for sooooo long! I squealed with delight which scared all the ducks, they went quacking into the corner. Anyway, when I turned around with my precious egg and the water jug I must have glanced at the nesting box because I saw 8 more eggs. WooHoo! Looks like they had been laying for a bit, I just wasn't looking in the right place!

The eggs in the nesting box were all in a perfect half circle one next to the other so I thought maybe one of the guys was messing with me but when I got inside and checked the fridge the duck eggs that I had bought before were all accounted for. Jene razzed me all summer long that my eggs were probably in the bottom of the duck pond. They won't be laughing when I make them some yummy brownies with my eggs now will they?!

I can't wait to go out there tomorrow morning! It will be like a present every day now! Suppossedly the first eggs of the season that Marly lays will have a very dark brown shell, I am looking forward to seeing them.

Just thought I would share the excitment in my life LOL!

Kendra

6 comments:

BumbleBeeLaneFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:03 AM
Nothing better than fresh eggs.I never had duck eggs but I know eggs from grandma's farm are so much more flavorful and colorful than store eggs.Yep little presents everyday..smile..~Amy
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Primitive StarsFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:26 AM
Yoo hoo!!!!!So happy for you my friend, they look so pretty, Blessings Francine.
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Trace4JFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:03 AM
Oh happy day.
I so love collecting my fresh chick eggs everyday.
Woolie hugs
Trace
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earleneFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Can't beat the taste of fresh yummy eggs!
Enjoy!
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jennifer768February 2, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Congrats on the eggs!Nothing tastes better than a fresh eggs and I love duck eggs.Hugs,Jen
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LeannaFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Oh, that's so exciting! Like everyone is saying...there's nothing like FRESH FARM EGGS! And they're from dear friends, too!
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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.