Category: alpacas

Fiber Challenge

knitting / Spinning

August 19, 2020

Fiber Challenge

Fiber Challenges are the best way to cut through my stash. I set a goal to get through the Bags and bags of fiber that are filling my guest room. I am challenging myself...

August 18, 2017

Hand Spun Delta Dawn Shawl

A Hand Spun and Hand Woven Shawl This hand spun shawl was made from our cria Delta Dawn (cria means baby alpaca 🙂 We shear our herd in the Spring. It takes many hours...

alpacas / Chickens

March 30, 2017

Upcoming Events

April events include the long awaited Shearing. I am so excited to get this fiber off of the alpacas. Almost as excited as they are, I’m sure. The weather has been agreeable but they...

alpacas / Gardening

March 24, 2017

Gearing up in the Garden

I have been so pleasantly surprised with the results I am seeing since adding Alpaca poo to my garden! I started all my seedlings in 100% poo and my germination rate has been outstanding....

DIY Spinning Wheel

knitting / Spinning

January 22, 2014

DIY Spinning Wheel

DIY Spinning Wheel I am waiting on the arrival of my new Kiwi spinning wheel. I swore that if I ever shelled out the money for a wheel it would be the most beautiful...

Sweet Deviation

Sweet Deviation

Sweet Deviation

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Sweet Deviation

Dec 18, 2020 • 20:04

In this introductory episode, Eleanor will share her meandering steps to complete her varied TO-DO list, while encouraging listeners to lean into the ADD diagnosis and use the creative traits to full advantage.
Episode 2 - Impulse Control

Dec 28, 2020 • 21:32

Living with ADD. Tricks and Tips
Episode 3 - Changing negative beliefs with coping cards

Dec 29, 2020 • 17:55

Living with A.D.D. can be exhausting. Learn ways to make it work for you. Focus is great, but deviating from our plans can be sweet.
Episode 4 - The Road to Distraction

Dec 30, 2020 • 16:31

This episode goes down the ever winding and zig-zaggy road that I often travel. You’ve been there too. And It’s okay to have admit you’ve got some miles on the road to distraction. Such is life with ADD.
Episode 5 - All the Shiny Things

Jan 7, 2021 • 18:49

The Creative Magpie Magpies love all the shiny things. They are considered one of the most intelligent birds in the world. They are best known for their avid collection of shiny objects. They will...
Episode 6 - Lack of Direction

Jan 8, 2021 • 21:35

No two thoughts can occupy the mind at the same time. Don’t believe me? Try. You can’t think two thoughts simultaneously… In quick secession, maybe, but not at the same time. Unfortunately, our brains...
Episode 7 -A.D.D. -What's in a name?

Jan 11, 2021 • 24:19

Attention Deficit Disorder- what’s in a name? At least seven types according to to Dr. Amen Classic- Primary symptoms are inattentiveness, distractibility, disorganization, and impulsivity, THROW AN h IN THERE FOR Hyperactivity or ADHD...
Episode 8- Con(fidence)

Jan 14, 2021 • 20:02

Do you find yourself feeling like you’ve missed the bus or have not lived up to your full potential? While it’s not uncommon in the general population, this can be even more pronounced with...
Episode 9-Make it, don't fake it

Jan 14, 2021 • 17:18

If you have anxiety and frustration around the fear of failure. You are in the right place. We’ve all heard the saying Fake it ’til you make it, right? I’ve tried that for years...
Friendships: A Good Medicine

Jan 26, 2021 • 27:39

In this Bonus episode, I share a rare glimpse inside a conversation with my dear friend Chris. I think you will find his useful insights applicable to you and hope that you enjoy this...