New Things

I have done a few new things in the last couple weeks that I would like to document. These are in no particular order as is the theme of my day thus far.

snow Buddha

snow crowning

This is the only proof that we have had a winter here in Iowa. We have had one day so far that the snow was of snowman building quality. 

cured clay yoni/no paint

I was very inspired by VulvaLoveLovely and decided I wanted to make my own yoni pendant. Clay is not my preferred medium and I enlisted Jason's help. He made the first yoni and gave me some pointers. I have since made a handful of yoni's. I am making a few for my midwife tonight. My son Cyrus wears one on a necklace.

yoni with paint

Last summer I purchased a clay baking dish at Goodwill store for about 3$. I just now used it for the first time. I soaked the clay dish (top and bottom) in cold water for about 30 minutes. I quartered potatoes and onions and placed them in the bottom of the dish. I put a whole chicken (stuffed with cilantro) on top of the potatoes and onions. I then sealed the dish with a flour and water mixture. The oven was on 250 and the bird stayed in there a good 4-6 hours. It was the best chicken I have ever made. I love clay pot cooking!

before super green paste

This last one I hijacked from Trenches Of Mommyhood. The recipe is simple and I tend to have these items in the house at all times. Dump a bit of baking soda in a bowl. Dump some salt on the baking soda. Pour a bit of dish soap on top of the baking soda and salt. Mix until pasty. Now here is the tricky part (at least for myself) use it to clean stuff ! 

after super green paste

I have since used this paste on every bit of my stovetop, countertop, sink, and  faucet. I think I may try my shoes next, or maybe the bathtub.












Any new things in store for you?