Happy New Year Everyone

For last year's words belong to last year's language
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
- T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"

Snap Bag Crazy!

To see original posting on Snap Bags go to:
http://geraniumfarmhodgepodge.blogspot.com/2011/11/easy-snap-bag.html

These were made slightly different & were made as gifts. Email me if you need more help in understanding the directions.

Holiday Greetings from Hodgepodge!

The Beauty of Pollination

I guess this could have waited until Spring
but take the time to,
sit back, relax for a few minutes, and enjoy.
Sound on.

Straight No Chaser - "The Christmas Can-Can"

I thought by now with the stress of counting down to those last few days before Christmas you could use a little levity.

Snowflakes!

A site all about snow crystals and snowflakes -- what they are, where they come from, and just how these remarkably complex and beautiful structures are created, quite literally, out of thin air.
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/

Free Printable Snowflake Patterns:
http://www.marcels-kid-crafts.com/snowflake-pattern.html

Red Wine Stain Removal Tips

Carol Stone from "Ways of the World" here on the Farm
passes along this slideshow of tips for removing wine stains.

http://www.stylelist.com/2011/12/09/red-wine-stain-removing-tips_n_1139341.html?icid=maing-

Free Shipping Day!

On Friday, December 16, more than 2,000 participating merchants will offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve in the contiguous United States.
Go to the link to see who is participating:
http://www.freeshippingday.com/

XtraMath

A free web program for students, teachers and parents to help kids master basic math facts.
Check it out here: https://www.xtramath.org/

25 Clever Ideas To Make Life Easier

Go to the link to check out these cool ideas!!!

http://www.thedailybuzz.com.au/2011/11/25-clever-ideas_household-tips_storage-ideas/

10 Minute Table Runner and 12 Minute Gift Bag

Go here for video instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGhUslU0WGI

Here for written:
http://www.rgadesignquilts.com/store/images/Twelve%20Minute%20Gift%20Bag.pdf

Rockefeller Center

A few weeks before the Christmas Tree Lighting.