Baby Carrots:
The following is information from a farmer who grows and packages carrots for IGA, METRO, LOBLAWS, etc.
The small cocktail (baby) carrots you buy in small plastic bags are made using the larger crooked or deformed carrots which are put through a machine which cuts and shapes them into cocktail carrots - most people probably know this already.
What you may not know and should know is the following:
Once the carrots are cut and shaped into cocktail carrots they are dipped in a solution of water and chlorine in order to
preserve them (this is the same chlorine used in your pool).
Since they do not have their skin or natural protective covering, they give them a higher dose of chlorine.
You will notice that once you keep these carrots in your refrigerator for a few days, a white coveringwill form on the carrots. This is the chlorine which resurfaces. At what cost do we put our health at risk to have esthetically pleasing vegetables?
Chlorine is a very well-known carcinogen, which causes Cancer. I thought this was worth passing on. Pass it on to as many people as possible in hopes of informing them where these carrots come from and how they are processed.
I used to buy those baby carrots for vegetable dips. I know that I will never buy them again!!!!
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Today is a Leap Year Kinda Day.. check out this heart pin.
It's been kinda not spring-like here in Michigan,and today is my Birthday....yup, I'm a leap year baby..thank goodness, as the years do seem to be adding up.I choose to be counting only the real ones now that happen only every 4 years. Hurrah for Birthdays! I'm making my own little springy fun today.
who doesnt love the colors of spring?
I've been hoarding this vintage spotted fur for so long. It will become 3 vintage spotted rabbits... 
I went to my favorite paper store this week.. It's a fabulous place. Hollander's is a landmark in Ann Arbor. I took several box making classes there a few years ago,.. thought I'd give it another try. The boxes are cardboard covered with amazing papers.. Dont you think some felted guys will look sweet in them? I also dyed up so many great colors this week.. These guys will be small vintage looking bunnies, and the lavender felt..well, who knows.
Bears by me...
folk art by Paul Gordon oh my, so special...
Fun ditties by Jody Battaglia... they always make me smile..
lovelies by Leslie McCabe..
and who can resist Allen Cunninghams creations..
We are so excited to be taking this show out to the west coast once again.. no admission fee.... come as you are...what a great way to spend St Patty's Day! Mark your calenders, and stay tuned for info on each of the 5 artists bringing their trunk show fun to California.. I've been scurrying around here dyeing mohair, felt, and roving.. whatever I can get my hands on.. watch out Oscar.. you too can be a pretty lavender doggie.. and oh yes, the time, in which I so thoughtfully left off, is 10-2pm...
This is what today looks like. It's snowing and I am remembering all the special people in my life.. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you..
vintage sweetheart locket.
lovely vintage handsewn sequined heart with vintage locket..oh my...
needle felted locket
vintage crocheted heart and tiny bisque doll..
