moosemama

April 2013 I finally have gotten one of my dreams fulfilled! I am the proud mama to 3 little chicks. Carlotta, Cornelia and Cynthia. Cynthia is named after my sister who is terrified of chickens. haha I have a photo of them on my flickr page. They are 2 days old in that photo.

.JUST TO LET YOU KNOW-- I RE-USE, RECYCLE AND RE-GIFT! I don't like to see anything without a loving home, so I usually share if it is something I can't use. I also reuse mailing envelopes.

I have not been as active here as I would like-taking care of my Mom requires more time lately.

I am Talyn (rhymes with Allen). I am a Stay at Home Mom with a 18 year old son, and a Shiba Inu dog named Sadie Sue. I am married and currently live in the town I was born in-Twin Falls, Idaho, but have also lived in Walla Walla, Washington and twice in Alaska- Juneau and Anchorage- and hope to live in Alaska again someday.

One of my favorite mottos...."housework won't kill you, but why take the chance?"

I LOVE Moose....I miss having them in my yard in Alaska. I do not miss the bears. They scare me.

Autumn is my favorite time of year. Love the Fall colors and the 'crisp' in the air. Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday and my favorite meal. I even like SNOW, but too much rain depresses me.

I love the outdoors and go camping whenever I can get away. Nothing beats sitting around a campfire with a cup of hot cocoa and watching the moon and stars.

I do volunteering and sewing for charity. I make dresses for Orphans in Bangladesh, crochet scarves and wash cloths for CRAFTY ANGELS, Crochet leprosy bandages, knit hats for 'Coats for Kids' and sew baby quilts for the Women's Shelter, so any extra cotton or flannel fabric or even yarn is great with me!

I am a Christian, active in my Church, and volunteer in my Church's Community Service Center.

My Grandparents came to USA from Holland and I wish I had learned the language. Would love to visit Netherlands some day.

I do a little gardening and can my produce, grind wheat to make bread and my whole wheat pancakes. I would like to get a little greenhouse going . I have started composting again.

I am a Mess in the kitchen and need to wear an apron. I would love for someone to sew a MOOSEY apron for me..

I prefer spicy (cinnamon, peppermint etc.) scents over flowery scents.

I don't smoke or drink.

I take care of my elderly Mother.

I read a lot. I work crossword puzzles.

I have nothing against 'used' items, as I enjoy shopping at Second Hand stores myself.

I am collecting Dinner Plates that are Blue and White-like Blue Willow- but am having a hard time finding them at Second Hand Stores.

I like Mason Jars and use them store everything from Beans to Buttons.

I have a 'Wooden Shoe" collection.

I am not an Expert at anything, but I do a little

• • sewing
• • simple crochet,
• • locker hooking rugs, (you can see photos of them on my flickr)
• • counted cross stitch,
• • knitting hats for charity with a loom.
• • I like to recycle jeans to make quilts and bags. (Photos on my flickr)
• • Make toys for The Toy Society (photos on my flickr)

• Kawaii, spiders, skulls, pagan/wiccan, clowns, other scary/ugly things--Yes! Clowns are scary!

• Hair accessories-my hair is very short

• brussels sprouts (I don't even know how to spell the awful things)

• HAZELNUT Anything!!!

• I do not scrapbook or make ATC's.

• I don't wear jewelry.

• Counted Cross Stitch Patterns of OWLS and/or MOOSE---not necessarily in the same pattern.- and chicken patterns.

• Variegated Sewing Thread-any color

• Myrtle Wood Spurtle (used to stir oatmeal)

• Any fun candy or sugarless gum, Foreign Coins or Paper Money for my son.

• Magnet from where you live to put on my fridge.

• A Biscornu

• Moosey fabric for a quilt I hope to make

• 7 Branch Menorah

• Stroopwafels

• Cadbury Crunchies, Dark Chocolate, Payday, Mounds, Riesen

• Anything from Holland

• Address Labels with Cute Chickens or Moose

• Moose notecards

• Black, Red, Purple and Cobalt Blue are my favorite colors

• A Rubber Chicken

• Marshmallow Shooter

• Cotton Yarn, or any kind of SOFT yarn for my Charity Projects

• Coffee, Tea or Cocoa Packets

• Bottle Cap Pin Cushion

• Flannel or Cotton Fabrics for my Charity Sewing

• Topsy Turvy Doll

• Cute Chicken Notecards

• Move back to Alaska and not live in town this time.

• Travel from one end of Canada to the other end.

• Boat the Yukon River.

• Open up a Thrifty, Rustic (but cozy) Bed and Breakfast.

• Learn to be more self-sufficient, live a simpler and more frugal life.

• Hike the Chilkoot Trail..

• Get another VW Camper Van and do a LOT of traveling. I have been in many states but there are more I want to see.

• Hike down into the Grand Canyon--and ride a Burro back up.

• Learn to cook in a Dutch Oven.

• Learn to make a toothbrush rug.

• Learn to make paper.

• Learn how to sew the Feather Stitch. My Grandmother used this on alll of her quilts, and I love the look!

• Learn to make cheese. I have already made butter and yogurt at home.

• I just discovered 'Blackwork' and would like to try it.

• Would love a floor to ceiling bookcase for all of my books-I LOVE to read.

• Mother Earth News

• ALASKA

• Backwoods Home

• Countryside

• Grit

• Backhome Magazine

• MaryJane's Farm

• www.adra.org

• www.banglahope.org

• www.leprosybandages.blogspot.

• thetoysociety.blogspot.com

• www. freerice.com

• www.freekibble.com

• www.Kiva.org

• CraftHope.com

ADVICE FROM A MOOSE

• Think Big

• Spend Time in the Woods

• Eat Plenty of Greens

• Hold your Head Up High

• Stay on Track

• Keep your Nose Clean

• It's OK to be a Little Wild

  (Ilan Shamir)