In this video, Kelly explains her innovative idea for a local food hub called Locally Yours. Mentioned in the video: Dallas Food Plan: https://dallasfoodplan.org/ Restorative Farms: https://www.restorativefarms.org/ How 4 big companies control U.S. beef: https://www.reuters.com/business/how-four-big-companies-control-us-beef-industry-2021-06-17/ Certified Naturally Grown food: https://www.naturallygrown.org/certified-naturally-grown-an-alternative-to-certified-organic/ T

The RBG Justice Collar is a beaded crochet pattern for a fine-handmade collar. I designed the collar in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her fight for women's rights. Please feel free to reproduce and wear this gorgeous collar in her honor and in honor of justice. Use #RBGJusticeCollar if you post your work, so I can see!!! Inspired by the wit, wisdom, and unwavering resolve of beloved Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this intricate beaded crochet pattern makes a fa

In this video, Kelly talks about an idea for providing feedback to social media algorithms in order to help fight bots.

In this introduction series video, Kelly explains the importance of crafting to her.

In this video, Kelly explains how she became an educator. Mentioned in this video: Edible Education 101: https://edibleschoolyard.org/ee101 Leah Penniman | Soul Fire Farm: https://www.instagram.com/leahpenniman/?hl=en Paulo Freire education model: https://www.peace-ed-campaign.org/paulo-freire-conscientizacao/ Lego Builders quote, actually misquoted by me, and originally attributed to Plato, "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of convers

In this video, Kelly explains why her focus is on community engagement and building the local economy.

This episode of Surviving Life Today is dedicated to holding hope and exploring ways we can all hold onto hope through trying times. Mentioned in video: Eric Lui: How to understand power TEDTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_liu_how_to_understand_power In Group / Out Group | Ethic Defined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkYJOYrNiSw

In this video, Kelly McFarland explains her idea for a community support initiative in the North Texas area and beyond.

Kelly McFarland explains her goals for Loaf & Leaf, LLC this year.

Kelly McFarland explains what to expect in the Surviving Life Today videos. This is the main introduction to an introduction series about the podcast and Kelly McFarland.

Another fun time-lapse. I have no clue why it's so satisfying to watch, but witnessing a cake being constructed is one of my favorite...

DIY Fabric art by hammering flowers on Fabric. This is a super easy way to totally personalize material. With some added outlining, these...

Relax and enjoy this fun little time-lapse of a recent custom cake order! The bottom is a 12" round of chocolate cake with chocolate...

Join me in using the extra fabric from the 2 fat quarters to sew this small coin purse! Whenever I craft, I try to find ways to...

Join me in sewing a super cute purse, with an optional adjustable handle and snap rivet closure. The finished purse is 7"x6.5"x3". Happy...

Hello my food and farming friends, I have FINALLY completed the North Texas Local Food Farmers' Journal of Best Practices and I wanted to take a few minutes to post an introduction and link the journal through my blog here. I'm still working on my next blog post, but that should be coming your way soon. For now, click on the Journal cover below to check it out!