Doll Can Create

Hi friends, it’s Doll. Just popping in with a little life update — where I’m at in this 100 Mile Life journey.

• We took a quick run to Costco after Bible study. Some hits, some misses!

The Misses (and lessons learned):

• Grapes from South Africa — delicious, but not local.
• Mandarins from Morocco — sweet, but definitely outside the 100-mile goal.
• Blueberry bagels — I thought they were fresh, but it turns out the blueberries were simulated. Big disappointment! I should have read the label more closely.

The Wins:

• Oak Run Farm Bakery English muffins — made in Brantford, which is local.
• Plain bagels (also from Costco) — possibly made in-house, but unclear.
• Local apples still in my fridge.
• Summit Dairy cream and chocolate milk — both local.
• Allen’s Apple Juice — made in Ontario.
• Local maple syrup (label gone, but I promise it’s local!).
• Liverwurst — also a local purchase.

Freezer Peek (yes, I showed it!):

• Bacon — 100 Mile approved and Canadian.
• Shaw’s, My favourite ice cream — Canadian-made
• Pierogies from Toronto — a great local find!
• Leftover chili and other good things waiting for me.

Other food notes:

• All our meat is Canadian, much of it local.
• One exception: canned ham from Denmark — and yes, I love it.
• Coffee is tricky. I’m finishing up my stash but plan to switch to Canadian-roasted or locally roasted beans soon. The price jump is real though , my favourite coffee— $18.99 now vs. $9.99 back in the day!

Reflections:

• The journey is real — and full of trial and error. I do my best and pray over the rest, as the saying goes.
• I started this for 100 days, which brings me to Easter Monday. After that, I might refine it even more and lean harder into local. As we move into spring/summer and planting season I believe that the journey will be a bit easier.
• Local fiber is especially important to me — I’m really passionate about Canadian wool.
• I’m still spinning every day (100 Days of Spindling!), and yes, I’m still knitting too. A mitten for the fall mitten tree, and slowly working on a sock.

What’s Next:

• A new video coming soon on my fiber declutter and de-stash project.
• Planning for Palm Sunday and the big parade — so exciting.
• After Easter? I’m taking a reading week — some rest, some reflection, and gentle learning. A little soul-care.

To You, My Reader:

• If you’re trying a 100 Mile Life or a 160 km journey, I’d love to hear from you.
• What’s worked? What’s been hard? What have you joyfully given up on?
• We all have those “I’m still buying bananas” moments — and that’s okay.

Final Thoughts:

• I feel so blessed. I’m doing what I love, surrounded by people who care. That’s a gift not everyone has, and I don’t take it for granted.
• Let’s keep encouraging each other. One little thing at a time is how it starts.
• Until next time, friends — God bless and take care.
• And remember: you can create too.