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- Book: Mennonite Furniture, A Migrant Tradition (1766- by R.K and J.M. Janzen
- Natural Hair Net / Bun Cover Sz Medium Crocheted Flower Style Amish Mennonite
- CUSTOM ORDER Amish Handmade Quilt – Giant Dahlia
- Good Earth & Country Cooking (Betty Groff,
- Vintage Amish recipe on wooden sign. 8x11
- Amish DRESS with Pinafore Apron / Handmade / Amish Made / COTTAGECORE / 古着
And with that, our treasured simplicity is on its last leg. If you, like me, are feeling a little wistful about this, we might talk about a return to simplicity toward the end of the series. We dress everyone who has part in the wedding in matching outfits that coordinate beautifully with the flowers, color of the punch, and the ribbons on the backs of chairs. There are gift receivers, guest book registrars, bridal party servers, regular servers, dessert & beverage servers, and the clean-up crew, all dressed in the wedding colors. There are even parking ushers, but they usually wear black and white.
In the past, Mennonite cooking had a decidedly German or Russian flavor, with many North American Mennonites being of German, Swiss or Dutch descent. Today, the Mennonite church continues to grow and includes people of many racial/ethnic backgrounds. A Mennonite potluck may now include food from many cultures and countries. I asked my coworker who is from an Amish background, and has many practicing mennonites in her family. She recommended a gift certificate to a restaurant since her aunts do go out to eat. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you?
Book: Mennonite Furniture, A Migrant Tradition (1766- by R.K and J.M. Janzen
Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. I’m going to ask the parents about the Farm-opoly game and purchase if they agree it is OK. This particular Amish family has 6 young kids. Two are pre-school and the oldest I think is 10. I bought a canasta of helium from Wal-Mart ($22) and thought on our next visit I would blow up a bunch of helium balloons for all the kids. Denise, since many OOA are prolific letter writers, your gift ideas would certainly be appreciated.
Thick baby towels are a treat in Amish homes. I have also purchased small gifts for the other children celebrating their new sibling (markers, crayons, etc.) which was also welcomed. During the worship service on the first day of the fair, at least three generations join to lead the singing of “The 12 Days of Christmas” featuring 12 of the project gifts from the fair. The fair is open before the service, between church and Sunday School and again after Sunday School. A meal is held on the second Sunday where participants learn how much money the fair raised as they track the progress on a giant paper thermometer. Spring Neely developed a booth highlighting an MCC beekeeping project in Iraq with her children Alexandra and Nicholas .
Natural Hair Net / Bun Cover Sz Medium Crocheted Flower Style Amish Mennonite
That would be the coolest thing to have on the nightstand for a middle of the night stroll to the bathroom, kitchen, or children’s room. I’ve suggested 10 items each for men, women, and children below. Just like anyone else, different Amish people like different things.
MCC projects now account for almost two-thirds of the funds raised through the fair. Shopping lists for both adults and children add to the excitement of the fair. The fair has grown from year to year, almost always surpassing the previous year’s totals.
CUSTOM ORDER Amish Handmade Quilt – Giant Dahlia
It’s also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, you’ll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. I drive kids to school that live too far to walk.
I also give food items like those I grew up with. Their kids really like Pecan Pralines, while the adults seem to like things like marmalades and unusual pickles like okra or warermelon rind. This past year we had lots of fun with surprise gifts. When Ruth’s birthday came round , we simply called the local grocer in Fertile, MN, and had a grocery delivery made.
Good Earth & Country Cooking (Betty Groff,
Today only the most conservative Mennonites do this; most Mennonites look like anyone else you meet on the street. I forgot to add, each time one of Mary Ann Kinsinger/Suzanne Fisher’s “Life With Lily” books comes out, I get them a copy and they ALL love that – including the mom and the boys in the family. When the third book came out, I put that in the gift bag with the other stuff, and the 15 year old boy was the first one to get it and start reading. When the first one came out, I sent it to the mom in the mail and said she might want to read it first to make sure it’s fine (I knew it was but thought she might want to double-check). Then they were so excited each time they got a new one.
It said, “Hands to work, hearts to God.” I took it to her when I picked up my chairs. She did an excellent job on my old chairs and deserved what she charged me. The dish towel was just a gift to let her know I had thought of her. Certainly it was useful, a tool you might say, but I hope each time she uses it she will remember it was a gift just because.
For weddings I used to give Aladdin kerosene lamps which have the light output of a 60 watt light bulb. They’re simple, beautiful and well within most district rules. I’ve also found that three or four yards of modest fabric have made nice gifts because it can be used in a quilt or to make clothing. Either today or tomorrow, I am going to see a new Amish friend of mine and bringing her some goats milk as a gift. She runs a bake foods stand and several of her customers want goats milk fudge. The place she gets her goats milk is two towns away from her which means she would have to hire a driver to get there.
I live in upstate New York, but I am from southern Alabama. I regularly receive foods from family, that are not found in NY. Sharing a big with Amish friends just seems natural. Dried green peanuts, new crop pecans Satsumas, kumquats, calmondins.
Grocer Al seemed tickled by the thought that he could cheer this young couple up this way, and wouldn’t even let us pay him to deliver it. Keep in mind that they are about 1300 miles from us, so we considered it a great gift to us, that he would do this. We remembered that they’d spent the winter surviving on root veggies from last years crops. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic.
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