Father's Day

Sustainably Sadie

Father’s Day

Since I previously discussed sustainable Mother’s Day gift ideas, I felt I had to discuss Father’s Day as well.  The iconic Father’s Day gift, the tie, has little place in our Southwestern Montana lifestyle.  For the Dad in our house, his list of Father’s Day stand-bys include cheap watch (so no worries if it gets scratched or destroyed while he’s working), a wallet, and pocket knife.  My husband loves tinkering with knives and I have had lots of success getting him knife making kits.  Crazy Crow Trading Post, www.crazycrow.com, is a great source for affordable, DIY knife kits. 

So I pop onto Pinterest.com ‘cause I’m crafting crazy and I am always looking for great project ideas that are kid-friendly.  I wade through all the tie-themed crafts and see cute ideas for handprint art—hand prints as leaves of tree, “World’s Best Dad Hands Down” and “Fill Your Shoes”/ “Walking in Your Shoes” variations.  Candy and soda “Pop” gifts are also popular. 

With my father in mind (who can be very hard to shop for, as vintage Pontiac paraphernalia can be costly), I had been thinking about collecting some of his favorite treats- like caffeine-free soda.  Pinterest.com suggestions include: a goodie box for dad with personalized labels, bait box for Dad (treats for Dad, not night crawlers), and homemade Father’s Day trophy.  The Father’s Day cupcake variations out there are insane:  golf theme, cupcakes that are mini BBQs with tiny candy meats, and cupcakes that look exactly like hamburgers with cookie fries. 

My husband (with very little nudging) used Amazon.com to make a wish list of tools for this Father’s Day.  I’ll take the list to Murdoch’s and Ace Hardware to find the best deal.  I’m grateful to know exactly what he wants; it takes the pressure off to be able to pick something that he’ll like. 

Spend quality time with Dad this Father’s Day weekend.  Fishing is a popular Father’s Day activity and we have kid fishing ponds at either end of the Ruby Valley.  The Father’s Day Fly-In at the Twin Bridges Airport is a great activity for the whole family. 

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Farmer’s Market Time!!

The Jackson’s Garden/ Sheridan Farmer’s Market will be Thursdays from

 5 – 7pm

The Twin Bridges Farmer’s Market is Open!!  Bring your market bag/ basket and load up on local goodies. Contact:  Coree Martin, Market Master, cmartin@3rivers.net, 406-596-1978.    If You Grow It, Raise It, Bake It or Make It - MARKET IT.  *WANTED*  VENDORS for 2012 Twin Bridges Farmers Market at Main St. Park.
Saturday's starts at 9:00am until 12:00pm  May 26th thru Sept 29

Booth Fee is $3.00.  Booth size unlimited space- for now!
Prior approval. Youth Groups & Fund Raisers - no booth fees (Letter from
Group & type of Fund Raiser required).