ALL THE THANKS.
To have a lot to be thankful for is a blessing. Not everyone, and not every small farmer, receives the support and love we do, and that fact is never lost on us. We are nothing if not grateful, and want to take this Thanksgiving to give a little thanks.This year has been a complete success and we could not have done it––in about a gazillion tangible and intangible ways––without the help and generosity of the Smith family. Thank you so much––you have no idea what you mean to us. Our shareholders––in both Nashville and Bowling Green––have been so wonderful. Thank you for letting us feed you. To our CSA members from last year, and to all who contributed to our cabin, don't think we've forgotten you! We are, now and forever, incredibly thankful for what you did, and what you built. To the Breedings––you know what you did. Much love! To Little Seed Farm, who make some of the best cheese this side of the Mississippi (probably both sides), thank you for all you do! We were so happy to be a part of your season this year, to have the pleasure of calling you friends, and we wish you all the best (and hope to see you soon)! To all our readers and friends, new and old, you guys rock. Thank you for being you and being awesome.Lastly, no less than a few dozen times this year, we were asked the question of how our parent's feel about what we're doing. We are always able to easily reply that they are completely supportive of us. So to our parents, thank you for being you. We have met many people who do not receive the same love and compassion from their family, the same interest, and same encouragement that you give us, and have always given us. It is special and it is love and it does not go unappreciated or unnoticed. Thank you. We love you.Oh, and Wendell and the chickens and Charlie. Duh.Happy Thanksgiving all,Jesse and Hannah.
A DAY IN PHOTOS: WITH THE KIDS.
We spent last Saturday with the Bugtussle kids while Eric and Cher went to market. It was an exhausting and wonderful day filled with math lessons, squash pie, chicken catalogs, fishing at the creek, hand-turkey drawing, lots of stories, fort making, and underwear wars.
MORE ORGANIC SHIRTS!
We restocked our KNOW YOUR CUTS shirts and they are now in %100 organic cotton! Plus, just like all the shirts in our store right now, they are on sale until Christmas.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.
Jesse and I don't make a lot of money - that might be the understatement of the year. BUT, we don't spend a lot of money either. We are lucky to grow our own food, have our own water, and live without electric bills. So when we do need to buy something, we try to buy from someone we want to support - buying our wood stove from a local store in Tompkinsville, buying extra cabbage for kraut from our friend Pavel, getting birthday presents for the Bugtussle kids from the amazing craft vendors at our farmers market. We also try to appreciate the lesson that you get what you pay for - that it is worth the extra cost to purchase quality and value, to buy something that will last.It is in this spirit that Jesse bought me my anniversary present this year. I have been carrying around dirty farmers market bags as my purse for a few years now, and had been wanting a nicer bag for a purse/tote/carry-all. I've long been a fan of the smartly curated site A Well Traveled Woman, and she recently opened up a shop. The first round of merchandise sold out quickly, but while Jesse and I were on vacation a few weeks ago (and thus in the realm of internet), she restocked her store and Jesse promptly bought me one of her beautifully crafted bags.Obviously, it cost a little more than the canvas market bags I usually carry around. But it will last. It is beautifully made by a real human being that we want to support. And the fact that it has value will hopefully remind me to take care of it and not throw it into the back of our filthy truck. I love it dearly, and think it will be in my life for years to come. And shouldn't every purchase we make be so thoughtful?- Hannah.
