Tuesday Spotlight: Duck Fart

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Our Tuesday Spotlight is on the ever-popular Duck Fart soap and moisturizer. Don't let the name throw you off; Duck Fart is a fantastic soap with a fresh, sweet, orange scent. I'm not sure what possessed The Bean to name this sweet-smelling soap such a funny name, but it creates many conversations.

Duck Fart was created by The Bean when I first began making soap. She decided on the color, the scent, and the name. Although a dear friend tried to dissuade her from naming it such, as always, The Bean knew what she wanted and stuck to her decision. Although it is the name that draws one's attention, it is the scent that seals the deal. The smell is almost like orange soda pop. Duck Fart has a sweet orange vanilla scent that is not too sweet and also fresh and clean.

One would think children would be the vast audience for this soap and moisturizer, but many adults buy this for personal use. Overall, it is just a fun scent with bright, fun colors and is filled with nutrient-rich ingredients. As always, our fresh raw goat's milk is the main ingredient. When combined with olive oil, coconut oil, canola oil, and a touch of castor oil, this is a moisture-rich bar that is simple and clean.

As always, the Tuesday Spotlight is half off exclusively on the website. No promo code is needed to save; the savings will be applied at checkout. Please enjoy the savings and have a little fun. Stay safe, stay smart, use soap that makes you smile, and keep washing your hands.

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The A-Team

Well, dear reader, week one of the Ligonier Country Market is in the books. The A Team was on duty this weekend because I am fighting a mildly severe infection. I spent Thursday into Friday in the hospital, but signed myself out to do Jordan's first college tour. It may not have been the best decision I could have made, but I wanted to be there for my girl. After much sleep and doing little to nothing, I am beginning to feel better. Eric said he knows I must be feeling bad when I miss opening day of the market.

The A-Team came home smiling and filled me in on our friends from the market. Eric sent me pictures of Baby Jack, who really grew over the winter. Baby Jack is the newest addition to the Pisarck family, which has Pisarck's Greenhouse. They are quite possibly one of the most beautiful and kindest families I have ever met. I'm looking forward to seeing Baby Jack in person this weekend.

Eric and Jordan reported that our dear friend Mrs. Nut Roll is in good health, looks great, and was walking around the market before it began. That, dear reader, is wonderful news. Anyone who has the pleasure of knowing Sharon knows what a delightful human being she is. She has had several health scares over the last few years, and it is good to see her improving and doing so well.

Of course, all our favorite friends were at the market, and Eric filled me in on everyone and how they fared over the winter. I look forward to seeing everyone in person this weekend and getting into the swing of things. The market is one of my favorite places, and it always makes me smile.

After working the market in Ligonier, the A Team attended a small show at Edgewood Winery on Sunday. This was one of the shows The Bean signed up to do, and was a practice run for her to do shows on her own. They reported that the venue was beautiful, the crowd was lovely, and the other vendors were very friendly. It's good practice for Jordan, and we appreciate the opportunity.

The Bean and I sat and researched other smaller shows she could do that aren't too far from home and would be easy for her to do either with a friend or alone. She has a small list of shows still open for applications, but most are in the fall. She handles herself with a level of professionalism that impresses me. Even if she were not my child, I would be impressed with her professionalism and work ethic at such a young age. She makes me very proud.

I plan to continue taking it easy this week, but I will return to the market on Saturday. My darling husband informed me he did not make one single joke about my not being in attendance this week. That, in itself, tells me he must be concerned for my well-being. Usually, I would be furious if he told people I ran off with a plow truck driver, the UPS man, or that I was passed out drunk. Sigh. So, there is that.

On this chilly spring day, stay safe, be smart, and keep washing your hands.

Summer Feels

This past week has been beautiful in Southwestern Pennsylvania. I find that as I get older, I feel the changes of the seasons a bit more deeply. I don't mean feel like my arthritic big toe can predict rain. I mean, I feel more attuned to the changing seasons. It feels like we are on summer's cusp, and I love it. Generally, I am not a summer-loving kind of person. If I could live in a world of Octobers, I would be in my personal heaven. However, moving into summer this spring feels like pure happiness. I love hearing the birds sing at dawn, the frogs chirp at night, the way the grass turns emerald, and the new growth of flora changes daily. It is a beautiful time of year, and I am appreciating it more so than I have in the past.

It not only feels and looks like summer on our farm, but it smells like summer in the studio. Summer is usually when I create fruity, fresh scents for our products. Last week, we created honeyed strawberry, blueberry verbena, and lemon verbena. Right now, the studio smells like a fruit basket and is delightful. The farm is also filled with lovely scents this time of year. The Autumn Olive is in bloom, and it smells divine. I wish I could bottle the scent of the wild Autumn Olive blowing across the fields on a warm spring day. This, dear reader, is one of my favorite scents in the world.

The Bean is counting down the days until the end of school. She tells me there are eight and a half days left of her sophomore year. Time is moving far too quickly. I need to find a way to slow it down so her childhood doesn't escape me. As a cruel reminder that my days with my girl at home are limited, we are touring our first college tomorrow. Sigh. I am excited but also a bit sad. I hope tomorrow is not an emotional day for me, where I must fight back tears constantly. These moods are striking me more frequently, and it makes everyone uncomfortable. Being an emotionally open book has its drawbacks.

In just a few weeks, the unofficial start to summer will begin, the days will be long, the temperatures warm, the fireflies will be out, the baby goats will lose their interest in us, my baby chicks will feather, and my favorite human will be home for the summer. I fully intend to enjoy this summer with its warm temperatures, slow pace, beautiful scents, and all the summer feels. It's a good time to be alive.

I hope you, too, are feeling all the summer vibes. On this gorgeous day, stay safe, be smart, enjoy the changing of the seasons, get ready for summer, and keep washing your hands.