17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 38 of 52

17 Things I Want To Do In 2023 – Week 33 of 52

Earn $1,493.04 {Last Year’s Grocery Expenses} Selling Totally Random Things Online

Yesterday while I was out on a walk with Lucy I spotted the prettiest yellow seed heads. And I HAD to have a few. 😉 Now I’m wondering if I should go back and get a basketful and try to sell them on Etsy. 

There are also a ton of rosehips to be had too {I’ve used rose hips in my potpourri mixes before}.  But I’m not sure those would go for much. I’ll have to do some research first.

No movement on T-Rex.

Sold so far

• 1 Box of “Native Organically Harvested Maine Driftwood” for $89.95
• 1 Box of 12 Heart Shaped Rocks for 24.95
• 1 box of 6 Heart Shaped Rocks for $22.95
• 1 box of 2 Folgers Coffee Cans for $29.95
• Set of 3 Brim Coffee Cans for $39.95
• 1 Martinson Coffee Can for $19.95
• 26 Dried Pumpkin Stems for $39.95

*Money earned selling random stuff so far $267.65

* At the end of the year I will deduct all the shipping/supply/selling fees from the grand total. 

Go On a Staycation/Craftcation With The Girl

Well it wasn’t Cape Cod or Quebec City but The Girl and I did meet up at the beach for a seaside lunch last week. Also, if you are looking for a new cookbook, The Maine Farm Table Cookbook is very, VERY good. Oodles of pictures and great stories too. 

Send 52 Cards To 52 Different People. {25 of 52 sent so far}

No cards sent this past week. 

Make 12 Totally British Recipes In The AGA. 

I shared Mary Berry’s cauliflower casserole recipe from her AGA cookbook last week. 

British recipes I’ve made in the AGA so far:

• Cauliflower, Broccoli and Squash Casserole
• English Muffins
• Currant Scones
• Sticky Toffee Pudding 
• Beef In Horseradish Cream

Turn The Craft Room Into a Proper Studio Space

I’m back to researching Juki sergers. I just need to make a trip to Portland to test one out. 

Changes I plan on making to the space:

• Rip out the old gross carpet and replace it with pine floors {the HH wants carpet}
• Fresh paint
• A proper light fixture
• New serger
• New work table {I bought 3!}
• A sitting area with a spot to hook

Hook 100 Rugs {62 of 100 done so far}

I didn’t finish any new rugs this past week but I did list a few sets of my three little pigs ornaments in my Etsy shop. Aren’t they cute!?

I am currently working on rug #63.

Create 15 New Rug Hooking Patterns 12 of 15 completed so far}

New patterns I’ve added to my Etsy shop in 2023:

• Betty’s Big Chickens with American Flag
• Fair Isle Sheep
• Olde Hares
• Antique Hearts and Flowers
• Fat Cat with Easter Eggs
• Fat Cat with Shamrocks
• Fat Cat with Hearts
• Horse and Hearts
• Valentine Kitties
• Little Chicken
• Hit and Miss Flower Basket
• Mable’s Kittens

Revisit An Old Friend. FAIL

Maybe next year? — I’ll tell you about it towards the end of the year. 😉

Grow 1,000 Pounds of Vegetables In The Religious Family Sized Garden FAIL

We spotted a little roadside stand last week while we were out and about and even though my big garden was a dud this summer, it looks like a few other people did okay.

Also, it was nice to see that a small basket of tomatoes was priced well {$2.00} too.

Empty The Canning Cupboard / Fill The Canning Cupboard

The canning cupboard is looking pretty slim these days. Still plenty of jam though, so I think we’ll have enough to get us through to next summer. 

Make $500 Selling Plants, Flowers or Vegetables {I made $95} FAIL

Even though I’ve officially decided to throw in the towel on this goal for the year, I am always on the hunt for new ideas for next year. Kelp cubes! Who knew this was a thing? Seriously, 8 kelp cubes for $6.99. What a racket. 

This year I sold:

{3} rosemary plants @$3.00 each = $9.00
{8} 6-packs of corn @ $3 each = $24.00
{4} 6-packs of basil @ $3 each = $12
{9} 6- packs of pea starts @$2 each {then I upped the price to $3} = $24.00
{4} Daffodil bouquets @$3 & $4 each = $14.00
{4} Chives @$2 each = $8.00
{1} Basil @$2 each = $2.00
{1} Mint @$2.00 each = $2.00

Buy 12 Handmade Items {From 12 Different Artists} 9 down, 3 to go

So far this year I have bought:

• {2} Wooden wreath forms from DavesWoodStudio
• {3} Linen Aprons from BedCult
• {2} Charcuterie boards from FarmHillWoodShop
• {3} Fair Isle Hats Rachel of Barkland Croft
• {2} Quilts from ZoëDawn Shop 
• {3} Bread Bowls from ZoëDawn Shop 
• {1} Handmade braclet from a little girl’s lemonade/craft stand
• {2} Watercolor Palettes 
• {1} Fair Isle scarf from Mati Ventrillon
• {4} Notecards from Etsy seller ColorBoxLetterpress

Update Every Single Recipe On The Blog To A Printable Format 

I didn’t update any recipes this past week.  Maybe I’ll work on a few today. Or not. Lucy is always distracting me. I blame her. 

26 Official Date Days With My Handsome Husband {20 down, 6 to go}

This past week the HH and I had an early morning donut date at the Port Clyde General Store. We sat out on the picnic tables and ate our donuts and the view was perfect.

• Date #1 Thomaston Cafe for lunch. It was lovely. 
• Date #2 Rising Tide Co-Op
• Date #3 Oysterhead Pizza
• Date #4 Oysterhead Pizza 
• Date #5 Schanz Family Maple
• Date #6 Camden, Maine for lunch and candy
• Date # 7 The Quiet Girl movie
• Date #8 Rockport Farmer’s Market
• Date #9 LL Bean & Solo Pane e Pasticceria
• Date #10 Jameson Point Lobster
• Date #11 Marshall Point Light, Hedegrow Market
• Date #12 Bet’s Fish Fry
• Date #13 Moody’s Diner
• Date #14 Beth’s Farm Market
• Date #15 The Beach
• Date #16 The Craft Store
• Date #17 Cat Video Fest
• Date #18 Kayaking
• Date #19 Lunch!
• Date #20 Donut date at The Port Clyde General Store

Goals already accomplished 2023:

Go On A Solo Adventure.  Done

A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique, isolated and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back. 

Take An Adult Education Class Done

The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Arthur Flour in Norwich, Vermont and had a good time. My favorite thing we made was the sticky toffee pudding. 

Set Aside 200 Items For A Yard Sale DONE!

The yard sale was a great success! The Duck Lady and I were both able to get rid of a lot of items we didn’t want and as an added bonus, I only had 1 box of stuff to drop off at the thrift store. Yee-Haw!

How about YOU? How are you coming along with your goals for this year? 

~Mavis