Canning fever!

I've been canning the last two weeks! Lovin' every minute of it, too! I carry the Ball canning book around like it is attached to my hip, planning each day's recipes to preserve. Whatever made me jump into canning with both feet? Maybe our move to NC last year and all the wonderful plethora of farmer's markets in the Asheville area. Another reason this move was one of the best "game changer" moves for us:)

The first photo is my absolute favorite (so far)...Spiced Peach Jam on the simplycanning.com web site.

To date, I've canned Summer Salsa, Italian and Mexican spiced tomatoes, Honey Syrup Peaches, Spiced Peach Jam and Bread & Butter Pickles. Feel free to ask questions and I'll answer with much excitement but as a total newbie!

Just for FUN, I'm entering a contest on gardenofeatingblog, "Can You Can It?"
Take a peek at this great blog, you'll LOVE it!

Wednesday Flash Promotion for June 8th!

New items added to these wonderful Zibbet shops! From toekini's to peace symbol necklaces, vintage dresses, hair bows, crocheted hand towels and photography! Zibbet is THE marketplace to buy! Happy sellers make happy buyers!

Zibbet.com/artemis53
Zibbet.com/RaigeCreations
Zibbet.com/TurnPeaceAround
Zibbet.com/LorisStylingHairStuff
Zibbet.com/MimiandColette

And remember POP embroidery too! For key fobs and embroidered gifts!

Would love to read your comments! Thanks for popping by today!

Promotion Flash Wednesday on Zibbet Shops!

The Zibbet community hub is a wonderful place for all shop owners to visit, learn, share and promote!

Here are some shops cross-promoting each other today. Be sure to visit each shop and have fun shopping, everyone! From jewelry to hair bows and dragons!

Cutest bows...http://www.zibbet.com/LorisStylingHairStuff

Frogs & dragons...oh, my! http://www.zibbet.com/HeavenlyPaints

Great eco-friendly swiffer covers...http://zibbet.com/mimiandcolette

Fab woven beaded jewelry! http://zibbet.com/abracadebra

As always I welcome custom embroidery and key fob orders at POP embroidery by PaperOnParade!
http://zibbet.com/PaperOnParade

Asheville, NC...feels like home!

Our move from GA to NC last Summer was one of the most difficult for many reasons. We aren't new to moving, by any means, as 24 years in the USAF taught us well. However, this move as empty-nesters and moving to a completely new area where we didn't know a single person was almost overwhelming. Needless to say, we packed up and moved with me "kicking and screaming"! LOL

We've been here 9 months and I do believe this city was hand-picked for me. I LOVE ASHEVILLE! Beautiful mountains, wonderful downtown and the history...oh, the fabulous history! PLUS the River Arts District, Big Love Festival, The Big Crafty, Elementality, Take Five, HUGE local farmer's markets, THE theatres, Home Free Bagels, The Biltmore and I could go on and on!!! These events and businesses are the very foundation of my heart and spirit....crafts and helping others! The Citizen-Times wrote this, "Home Free Bagels to employ homeless, pay living wage and donate profits for housing effort" in an article by Joel Burgess!!! AMAZING! And their business seems to be growing by leaps and bounds! Visit HomeFreeBagel facebook page and give them a shout-out from me!

More to come on "things to do" in Western North Carolina! Too much for one article for a novice writter like myself! lol

Now, I know this city doesn't go without conflict especially in this difficult economy. However I strive to stay focused on the positive aspect of everyday life. Look at all of these people in ONE city making lemonade out of lemons. Maybe our law makers should adopt this "can-do" attitude! Remember the light will ALWAYS overcome the darkness, ALWAYS!
Mmmmmm......Could I be falling in love with Asheville?