Plarn is a term for ‘plastic yarn’ made from grocery shopping bags cut into strips. I’ve been making plarn bags for several years. This short video is a. demonstration of the process of turning your plastic bags into useful ‘plarn.’ I made it in one take a few years ago. It’s quick, but covers all the basics. If you don’t grasp it the first time, just watch iit again! If you don’t yet know how to crochet using some Youtube videos on the basics. I’d suggest starting with cotton yarn and making some simple squares that can be used as dish cloths. Once you get the basics, you are ready for plarn!
i enjoy my plarn bags and use them daily. I get a lot of compliments and most people have no idea what it is made out of at first.
How did I get started? In about 2014 I began crocheting squares. I’d learned to crochet from books in my early twenties, but only took it up again after several decades. I made quite a few baby blankets for gifts and found it very relaxing. I was dreaming up new things to make and wondering about all the money I wanted to spend on yarn! After one huge shopping trip I arrived home and had plastic bags containing groceries all over the kitchen floor. As I glanced at them I wondered – is there any way to turn those bags into yarn??? After I put away all the groceries I did a quick internet search and discovered ‘plarn’. There were MANY people already doing it! I had the feeling that I was very late to this party! I began to make my plarn and my first bag immediately! And I was thrilled with the result. I’ve got more photos of bags and things I’ve made here:
Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.
#diedsuddenly A link to the documentary by Stew Peters is available at the end of this blog.
I wish I wasn’t posting this link to a one hour video released on 21 November 2022. I’m not sure everyone should watch it. The contents are extremely disturbing, yet I believe many facts are presented that we need to ponder.
My hesitation in sharing is at least two fold. Firstly, many people are not ready to be exposed to this information. The presentation, even if 100% factual and accurate, is designed to cause alarm. People with absolute faith and trust in the current authorities and government institutions may be unable to process the facts contained in this documentary. Others may be too squeamish or sensitive to experience the realities presented. Further, there is a lot of extraneous video footage which would be hard to verify and seems to be compiled as a method of ‘piling on’ to incite fear. Fear and anxiety were what drove a LOT of people to accept the experimental jab. Is purposefully perpetuating fear the best way to share truthful information?
Secondly, I believe the makers of this documentary left out some vitally important information. There isn’t much hope in this presentation. We are not given any solutions or any direction at the end. Many people who were duped, tricked, cajoled, or coerced into accepting the experimental jabs may react to this information with extreme despair or hopelessness. They may even react in anger at those who share it and blindly continue to believe the experimental medical procedure was their best decision – all in an attempt to ‘save face’. Others of us, who have loved ones that got jabbed, may despair about their prospects for life and health. The part of the story missing is “Can anything be done to ameliorate the consequences of the jabs?” I believe the answer is yes, and the producers of the documentary would have done us a better service if they had at least pointed in the direction of the many health professionals helping victims of the jab to recover. Steve Kirsch, who features in the documentary, has been interviewing many alternative health care providers on his weekly VSRF podcast and explores how they are actively helping people recover after they recognize their injuries.
However, with those warnings in mind, I believe this information needs to be available for people to make informed decisions. Some parts that impacted me most profoundly:
The evidence from many independent embalmers of strange anomalies in the blood is profound and should be carefully considered. Is there any other explanation for the bizarre appearance of these previously unknown clotting substances? This information is not freely available to the general public and has not been conveyed through any media. While extremely disturbing, the reality of the facts must be squarely considered.
I found the statistics and facts about the rates of still birth extremely chilling. A California nurse whistleblower describes how prior to the experimental shot availability they would see around one still birth per month. The same hospital began seeing around 20 per month and sent an email out to staff with the expectation that the rate would increase. To think that ‘health care’ providers are still recommending this shot to any woman before or during the child-birthing age is unconscionable. We need to warn women and girls of the very specific clear harms to their future ability to bear children.
So how do we view this information? My dominant thought after watching the World Premiere: Died Suddenly was “Lord God, Help us to recognize evil and STAND in YOUR VICTORY!”
The documentary traces the reality of many facts of history and the plans of powerful people who have stated publicly their desire to reduce population. Christians are well aware that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle. However, many Christians are completely unable to see how the evil forces are actively at work in the world today. Jesus’ warning has never been more relevant: “Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inside are ferocious wolves.”
My suggestion: Watch and pray. Jesus also told us to do that. After watching, pray and ask God to direct you in how best to respond. My daily reading included Exodus 23 where several principles stuck out to me:
Don’t go along with the crowd.
Don’t spread false reports.
God promises to be with the Israelites as they enter and live in enemy territory. Jesus reiterates this promise in John 14 when he says the Holy Spirit will be given to His followers after He leaves. The Spirit is our Counsellor and Helper.
God’s promise was that He would be the protector and healer of His followers. Medical science is not our savior.
Worship the Lord your God, and His blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away disease from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span. Exodus 23: 25-26
We are living in a society that has become dominated by forces that align with spiritual darkness and God’s adversary. However, Jesus forever conquered the enemy. We can live in victory as we walk securely following God. For those who did accept an experimental jab – for whatever reason – perhaps the most important decision to be made is to repent. We can acknowledge that only God can truly protect us from illness. Fear is a tool of the enemy of our soul. After repentance, our next decision is to stand firm and accept no further jabs. Millions of people were threatened with the loss of a job, but what is a job if you have lost your health? Or lost your life? There are ALWAYS more jobs, but we only have one life.
Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.
Baked apples are a delicious treat. Apples baked with a crumbly oat topping are VERY FREQUENT occurrences in our home. I put together a quick apple crumble on Sunday to take to a Neighborhood Thanksgiving feast and Leah, who decided it was superior in every way to any I had ever made before, demanded a recipe. Now, she knows I don’t follow recipes, but she told me to write out what I had done quickly before I forgot. She didn’t just want quantities, she wanted it with “times and details”.
1/2 cup of raisins
Place raisins in a mug, add boiling water to cover, and allow to sit while you prepare and precook the apples.
+/- 8 Organic Granny Smith apples, washed, sliced (no need to peel)
Butter a baking dish, place the sliced apples in, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes. I probably baked mine longer, but I think I overdid it, so I’m adjusting the time for an even more ‘perfect’ result!
one stick of butter
Use softened butter. I never recommend microwaves. If your butter is not soft, cut it up and put it in a large glass bowl and place it in the oven (while it is heating up, or while the apples are cooking) so that the butter will soften (about 10 minutes). Even if it isn’t fully melted, remove the glass dish from the oven and stir the butter — CAREFULLY — it’s hot. Allow to cool, then add:
2 cups whole organic oats
1 cup organic coconut flakes (Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar (or as desired)
1/2 cup pecan pieces
chopped dates (optional, or to replace the sugar)
pinch salt
Stir together. Drain the raisins and add to the apples. Cover with the crumble mixture. Pack it down slightly. Bake about 20 minutes at 350 F.
Be sure to have vanilla ice cream on hand. There are some in my family who will refuse to eat even one bite without vanilla ice cream! There are others who would never combine their deserts and want each one separately! You may also top with fresh cream, whipped cream, milk or yogurt! Enjoy
Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.
My assumption is that everyone must surely know this information by now, but I’m probably wrong. People who watch main stream news and still trust the information there may be completely unaware of the facts these two extremely reputable doctors have put together in this short video.
Two World Renowned Cardiologists independently reach the same medical conclusions. American 🇺🇸 Peter McCullough, MD, MPH, and British 🇬🇧 Aseem Malhotra, MD state that their medical opinion is that the sudden deaths, especially in young people, are caused by the Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, until proven otherwise.
For more information and links to all the individuals cited in the video you can go here
Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.
Meet my friend Danielle who started a Youtube channel about her homesteading because she needed another thing to add to her long list of accomplishments on her homestead: Chickens, beekeeping, goats, a greenhouse in the making, fruit orchard, growing veggies… all while providing loving childcare to a friend’s baby everyday, and volunteering at a few different organizations!
Ever need a special ‘punch’ or drink for a party? While we might think we need to stop at the grocery store and buy a juice or a jug of something to serve to our guests, here is another option.
Recently our youngest daughter and I hosted a baby shower ‘tea party’ for our older daughter who is expecting her second baby. Since it’s always nice to have a cold drink to offer in addition to the hot tea, I thought about what options I had in my kitchen. Last minute is often when I get my best ideas, and the result was enjoyed so much that I received many requests for the ‘recipe’. I didn’t really follow any recipe but combined ideas I’ve learned over the years*. Here is what I did, with a few suggestions for variations.
Basically, you are making a ‘tea’ with fresh ginger and jalapeño. You can make it strong, sweeten it with honey, and dilute it to taste.
1 inch fresh ginger grated. Vary the amount according to your palate. More ginger will equal more ‘burn’.
Several slices of jalapeño or other hot peppers (OPTIONAL, but has great health benefits!). Test your pepper for the hotness level. You can use more slices of a mild jalapeño. Adjust based on how ‘hot’ you or your guests can handle!
Filtered water
local honey (add as your tea is cooling)
fresh squeezed juice of one lemon, lime, or orange (optional, add to cooled tea to give a natural vitamin C boost)
Combine ginger, peppers, and water to nearly fill a sauce pan. Glass is best. Stainless steel next best. You can also use a slow cooker if you have the time. Adjust the quantity of ginger to the size of your pot and the amount you are making.
Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and allow to simmer for at least 1/2 hour (can go for an hour in the saucepan, or use a slow cooker for a few hours, or overnight).
Allow to cool. While cooling, pour through a filter to strain out the ginger pieces. Alternatively, if you aren’t in a hurry, you can blend the mixture, and then pour into the strainer, using a rubber spatula to push the mass through it. I think I prefer blending – it feels like you get more ‘good stuff’ that way.
Add honey to taste. Stir. Add a lot of ice (made with filtered water). The ice will not only cool it, but will also serve to dilute it. Add more water as desired.
Why Ginger? A quick internet search reveals many fabulous benefits of ginger:
powerful antibiotic properties and is able to effectively target some ‘antibiotic resistant strains’
calms nausea
soothes sore muscles
eases arthritis symptoms
curbs cancer growth
lowers blood sugar and may help with weight loss
eases menstrual period pain
boosts bone health
strengthens the immune system
may help lower cholesterol
may help improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and is responsible for much of ginger’s medicinal properties. Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Ginger has long been used as a natural remedy to fight various ailments. Now, new research is showing that ginger may also be effective in fighting harmful bacteria and viruses.
A recent study found that ginger extract was able to kill several types of bacteria, including some that are resistant to antibiotics. The study’s authors believe that the compound responsible for this effect is gingerol, which has potent antibacterial and antiviral properties.
…Modern science is now discovering that this humble root may have powerful anti-cancer properties. One study found that ginger contains over 40 antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. These substances work together to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and stop them from spreading.
*This is a simpler, tastier version of Kick ‘Um Juice, a powerful concentrate many have used in their victory over cancer. Another variation I experimented with is Kick ‘Um for Kids a great immune boost to give to children during cold and flu season.
Becky Hastings collects information on health and tries her best to discover and share truth. By God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, I was saved, blessed with a husband of over 40 years, and five precious babies all grown up. I now get to delight as ten grandchildren grow! Together we can help each other discover a healthy path in this crazy upside down world.