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New Year 2013

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Welcome to the New Year 2013! The New Year is here!  The year 2012 was filled with so many blessings! Looking back over the past year was not 'worry free' by no means. But, I 'choose to see' the good all around us. The Blessings of Family and Friends! The Blessings of Health and Wellness! The Blessings of Good Days! The Blessings of Home! The Blessings of our Heavenly Father! We wish you a prosperous New Year! 

Pampered Chef

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Meet Michele Hoover a Pampered Chef Consultant!   I love introducing small business owners!   Having been in the retail business my self for 7 years, I understand the value of 'networking' with other businesses. Small, independently owned and operated businesses need each other.   Read Michele's  Newsletter Let's support our Home Town, Real People Businesses this Holiday Season!

Christmas Memories

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Christmas Baking and Candy Making! Do you remember standing on a chair at the table helping make the  Christmas Cookies and Candies? Baking with the children is a sweet memory in my heart. A tradition that they carry on now with their children! There's still a 'child's heart' in each of us. Let's remember to not squelch the Christmas Spirit by trying to  make Christmas 'perfect' and let the little hands help with the fun! Check out some of our selected Christmas Cookbooks among our Cookbook selections! 

Abundant Living

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I Love Simple! Too many things in our everyday life is so complicated! When our thoughts are so focused on the complications of everyday living we forget to think on the 'simple' enjoyments of life. Our family is no different than any other family.  We have good days and bad days. We make wrong choices, take wrong turns and completely miss it! But, thankfully each new day is fresh and new! New choices, new turns and new direction! I have been 'mildly' blogging for several years. I enjoy sharing our life with others. I enjoy connecting with others and learning from them. Our life is in constant change. Our children are growing up and giving us grand-children. Our jobs have changed. Our goals have changed Our routines have changed. There is change around every corner and turn. But there are some things that have not changed, but have gotten stronger. Our love of our family. Our dedication and love to our Lord. Our love to our friends. Our lo

Let's Rock!

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 Let's Rock this Fundraiser! We are excited about our second annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser here at Heritage Home~Place! Are you ready to 'rock it' for the cause? We are!  We have two live Bands that will be 'bringing it'! Kadanyne   In His Name Worship   Two great Bands that are dedicated to the cause! We will also have  Karaoke Korner for some fun singing, dancing, drawings and fun activities! Don't miss this Event! Location: Heritage Home~Place Date: Saturday, October 13 Time: 1pm - 6pm We also have an 'After-Glow' Party Planned! It just gets better! 'Glamping for the Cause' Glamor Camping Style! 7pm - All Night! Click on the Newsletter for full details about this Event! Newsletter

Think Pink

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'Stay Strong' Breast Cancer Fundraiser Saturday, October 13 1pm - 6pm Live Music ~ Horse Drawn Hayride ~ Karaoke Campfire Cooking ~ Over 30 Vendors Fun Activities! NEWSLETTER Join us for this event! 

Pink Autumn

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Pink Autumn at Heritage Home~Place! Pink is the new color of Fall here at Heritage Home~Place!  We are preparing for our second annual  Fall Breast Cancer Fundraiser  here on the farm! You won't want to miss this unique event as we raise funds  for a great cause! 'Stay Strong' Breast Cancer Fundraiser  Saturday, October 13 ~ 1pm - 6pm Horse Drawn Hayride ~ Karaoke ~ Fun Activities ~ Shopping There will be many vendors set up with their products that you  don't want to miss!    A percentage of the vendor sales will go toward the fundraiser!  All Proceeds will go to the  'Stay Strong' Breast Cancer Book Project by: Timeless Images Photography   This very unique project will be a gift that keeps on giving!  If you are interested in participating in this event  as a Vendor please contact us! Fee:  $10 per Vendor plus 10% of sales.   'Glamping' 'Glamor Camping' As a fun extra, we invite you to 'Glamp&#

Tilly and Tipper

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Tilly and Tipper   It is quiet on the farm.  No tinkling of goat bells ringing here. I got a job in an office and sold my 'girls'. I have thoroughly enjoyed my goats over the years. Tilly and Tipper were the last two to leave our farm. Tilly was born on the farm this last spring.  She will be missed the most. I am very glad that I know the new owners and their farms. All of the 'girls' will be happy and well cared for. A new season begins...    

A Note from Timeless Images Photography

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STAY STRONG Timeless Images Photography has begun a series of photographs showing the journey of people affected by breast cancer. I hope to portray and capture in my photography, this tremendous struggle and every aspect of human nature, from sadness to victory and triumph. My photography will be a photo collection of life altering, empowering and sometimes tragic series of photos showing human nature as it triumphs in many instances and succumbs in others, a real life portrayal of a disease no one wants to talk about. My photos are just the beginning of my project. Although these photos will be dramatic in nature, I feel they will convey a story of hope, strength and life. My photos will also bring awareness to those that may not understand this fight. My goal is to exhibit this project and publish a book of my photos and stories of people that have been affected personally from this terrible disease. I would like this book to create awareness and to give back encourage

Cooking Club

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Cooking Club Thursday, September 20 ~ 6pm We love gathering with friends here at Heritage Home~Place! Cooking Club is held monthly here on the farm. This month we are featuring Kim Kitsmiller of Country Cabin Bake Shop! She will be directing a fun evening of making Gourmet Apples! We invite you to bring a friend and join the fun! Read this month's Cooking Club Newsletter for more information!

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

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Fall is on its way! I'm sure the new colors of Fall will be Pink! Well, it is here at Heritage Home~Place!   We are already making plans for our Breast Cancer Fundraiser!   Glamor Camping....Glamping! Saturday, October 13   Inspired by my mother's breast cancer journey, we believe  in all efforts to educate,  promote awareness and support causes for the cure! We believe in supporting those who have the inspiration to help those  going through the breast cancer journey.  Heritage Home~Place is inspired to support the artistic abilities of Timeless Images Photography as they create a Photo Journal Book showing the dramatic journey  of those going through  breast cancer. A percentage of the sales of the Photo Journal Book will go to a specified breast cancer fund.   Help us as we help fund this unique project!    Read our NEWSLETTER for details!   Follow us on FACEBOOK!   Heritage Home~Place

Family

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The Harp Family Family!  Livin' and Lovin' Life! We are so blessed with our six children and our grandchildren here on the farm!  We are thankful for our daughters-in-laws and our son-in-laws too!  Family photos are fun...with the occasional challenges.  But, the small stuff doesn't matter!  What matters is  our love for each other!   The circle of life continues....and it's all about making memories!

Hangin' Out With Friends!

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  Hardcore Airbrush One of our most favorite things to do here on the farm is to hang out with friends! We had an awesome day yesterday with friends during the   Route 36 Hwy Shop~Hop Photo Shoot!  Keith Mathews of Timeless Images Photography did an over-the-top job of catching unique pictures of the businesses!   It was our goal to introduce the real people behind each business.  Keith did just that!  Each creative setting shows each business owner as a person that you want to meet and get to know! We featured Gypsy Chic's clothing line in each photo.   Friends, family and business owners were our models!  Kim Kitsmiller of Country Cabin Bake Shop was not only a participating business owner but a model and a supplier of the absolutely delicious desserts! Arlene Turner of New Beginnings participated as a business owner and a model and shared the sweet aroma of her melters in the 'Glamping Camper' photos! And of course 'hu

Hot Summer

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I'm not going to lie....it's a hot summer and I'm crankin' about it! I went all out and extended my gardens, started my plants from seed, tilled, pulled weeds and pulled more weeds and water, water, water.  Determined to not lose everything!  My poor goats have no more forage in the fields. They are also expertly escaping from their enclosures trying to find some green to eat....aka, my garden.  I'm haying them already with alfalfa that took a hard hit as well....for which I'm paying more for btw.  The raccoon population is at an all time high and they are hungry too.  We lock up the barn tighter than Fort Knox to keep them out, but they find a way in....pilfering through animal feed.  We won't talk about the snakes that are looking for a cool place to lay around.   Grumble, Grumble, Grumble...   But...There is a Flip Side! There is an 'oasis' in a dry land!  Sunflowers are Blooming! The Mammoth Sunflowers are HUGE! My belove

Meet Rocky Creek Valley Farm

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Rocky Creek Valley Farm We love our farm friends!  Elizabeth Wenig has a lovely farm in Rayville, Mo.  Our ladies group will be visiting her farm this month!  We are looking forward to visiting all of Elizabeth's animals and gardens!  Read her latest BLOG ! You can visit Rocky Creek Valley Farm's Website HERE ! June Baby! This is a sweet picture of June when she was a baby.  She now lives at Rocky Creek Valley Farm!  We know that she is loving her new home!  

Farmer's Market Daytrip

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 Farmer's Market Hubby and I had a great daytrip to the city over the week-end.   We love Farmer's Markets, so we went to three of them! Overland Park Farmer's Market Shawnee Farmer's Market Merriam Farmer's Market Farmer's Markets are festive!  My personal favorite of the day was the Merriam, KS Market.  They had a live Band playing!  The music gave the Market an awesome atmosphere!   Another thing that I really enjoy about Farmer's Markets are not only the fresh fruit and vegetables but the many unique handcrafted products.  Specialty Soaps & Lotions, Jewelry, Crafts & Gifts. Treasures     I always love coming home with my 'treasures' from a day trip with hubby! I was really impressed with the presentation of the Amathia Soapworks booth at the Merriam Farmer's Market.  Her soaps were beautifully packaged!   I did get a Lip Love Moisturizer that is very nice! Hank came home with some really coo

Friends Gather Here

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Welcome to Heritage Home~Place We absolutely love gathering with friends and family here at Heritage Home~Place farm!   We create an atmosphere that is warm and inviting to all who attend our  Workshops/Classes, Group Gatherings, and  Events. Each area of the farm has you in mind!   Gardens and Setties are for your pleasure and enjoyment! We believe that a tranquil atmosphere is so needed in today's fast paced society. It is for you that we give you space to just 'breath'. We invite you to make plans to visit us here on the farm! Join us for our scheduled Workshop/Classes . Plan a Group Gathering with your friends. Join in on the fun during our special Events ! Our Country Shoppe is Open during these special gatherings! Visit our Website ! Join our online mailing list to keep up to date on scheduled gatherings! Contact us to schedule your special Group Gathering!

Rufus Rooster

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Meet Rufus Rooster! Good Morning he crows!  That is what I hear each morning on the front patio!  He is waiting for his raw sunflower seeds.  And believe me, he will not stop crowing until he gets them!   Rufus is a bantam chicken.  But, don't let his small size fool you!  He's a tough bird!  He had two 'girls' that have come up missing recently.  We figure a fox or raccoon found them while they were sitting on their clutch of eggs.  Rufus is old and has two crippled feet from winter frost-bite and other mishaps.  But, he hops around the farm just as proud as can be.  He is actually helpful to me in the garden.  It is quite a 'bug feast' for him! My hubby read in Grit Magazine that chickens are very smart.  The article told about a Tic-Tac-Toe playing chicken that rarely lost!  Now if only Rufus could grow his own sunflower seeds....that would be great! Grit Magazine Article

Farmer Boys

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Farmer Boys Caleb & Ian Grandchildren and summer go together like 'peas & carrots' here on the farm!  Our two grandsons, Caleb & Ian, are great helpers with the harvesting of veges from the garden!  Two active boys need distractions and involvement to keep them busy.  Making work 'fun' takes some doing.  But the time spent together is priceless and the memories are forever!  
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Summer here at Heritage Home~Place has been a bit of a challenge this year.  We had a dry winter and now a hot, dry summer.  I have had to water most days to keep the gardens up.  All in all though the gardens are lovely and producing vegetables, herbs and flowers.  Bird Center I added an old sink to our Herb Garden that is used for a Bird Bath and Feeder.  I love quaint!  Rusty Relics I adore rusty relics!  You will find lots of this stuff!  Antique Cookstove This cookstove has a story!  It has been in the family for years.  It is broken in places, but still has a special place here on the farm! Squash Anyone? Yellow Squash, Zuccs & Butternut Squash Galore!     Zinnias Everywhere! I absolutely love Zinnias!  They are around every part of my gardens!  Tomatoes and Peppers! Salsa anyone?  Hubby is the Salsa King around here!  I grow the tomatoes & peppers and he makes the Salsa!!!   Sunflowers & Zinnias of course! The gardens ar