Time to get my head on Straight!

Yet another wonderful expression from my moms collection. Today this Muddy Mama is avoiding the mud, as my congestion and sinus headache are making me feel completely incompetent of making any decisions.  The reality is that I must glaze this afternoon, for all the upcoming sales and stocking stores.  Expansion everywhere, except in my energy.

This weekend is dreary and rainy inside and out, hoping for a  burst of sunshiney energy to help me thrugh glazing today and tomorrow. Next weekend is the long weekend, and I have a need to enjoy our last summer weekend of 2014, so we are joining the Norwood Naughty Knitters on their annual train ride on the Prairie Dog Central, with  a potluck lunch.

Manitoba Fibre Festival is September 6th at St. Norbert Community Centre, and I am sure with all the great workshops and vendors, it will be a really great day. I am madly making buttons, yarn bowls and mugs.  Of course, there will be BIG ones, to meet customer demand.

The Exchange Uporium is going to continue at 264 McDermot Ave until Christmas, where I will continue to rent space.  Time to begin the seasonal ornaments and gifty type items.  Vitamin C and a good nights rest should get me back on track.

Later this month, there are more good things like the Homespun Show in Saskatchewan,,,,and then closer to home....
WEST, Compendium Artist Market and Etsy Canada are joining forces to bring Manitoba an Etsy Made in Canada event!
September 27
10am to 4pm
St James Civic Center
2055 Ness Avenue
Winnipeg Manitoba

Over 40 Manitoba Etsians from vintage curators to handmade mavens!

Free admission

Free activity room with demonstrations and more!

Events will be happening across Canada! Check it out!

Great Wednesday night fun in the yard!

Thanks to those who came out to my De Clutter sale. Lots of pots found homes, but I am still digging out more for Sunday.  Thanks to the Norwood Naughty Knitters, who were a hoot!!
Here's the recipe for the punch

Rhubarb Punch


2 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb

2 cups water

juice of 2 lemons, or 2 tbsps of real lemon

1 1/2 cups sugar

7-up 1 liter



Cook rhubarb and water to softened. Add lemon juice, add sugar and boil again. Strain juice to remove pulp, I use a pasta strainer or colander. Add 7- up , ice and spirits (such as Cuban rum) if you like.



another option is grated ginger, but use it gently as it can overpower the rhubarb.

Enjoy!