Things I have found around me!

The pipeliners job has landed us in a pretty neat place.  Right on the edge of an Amish community. What a great place to explore!The funny thing is my cousin taught school here years ago. I had been to visit with my parents, but don't remember the area at all.

The first thing I usually do to find out what is in the area is to buy a local paper. Luckly there is a visitors center in the nearby town. It is full of pamphlets and brochures on things to see and do.

They even had a map with the spots marked for you!

The first place that was recommended to us was the local bakery. It is located a mile or two out in the country. But well worth the drive if you didn't notice.

The bakery is in a grocery store where everything can be bought in bulk. Any size you want, they have it. At the back of the store is a free box. They give away many of the bags, jars and boxes that there items come in. I felt so lucky to come across this burlap bag that held rice.

I know the exact place I am going to put it in the farmhouse.

I have even come across some great auctions while we have been here.
Great find of pinecones for a buck.

These jars were packed in a cardboard box. All wrapped in towels and underwear!

A few weeks later, I came across this handmade box. My green canning jars will look great displayed in this!

This is just a few things I have discovered while we are staying here. I already took a truck load home when I went to visit my daughter for Thanksgiving!
I still have a few shops and stops that I havent hit yet.I plan on finding my way to them before we leave for good!