Kristie Harper

If I do "Promote Your Stuff" do I just basically copy the original post, but in that category? And really, I'm not sure how (or where) to add pies, thumbs up, etc. Do I add them to your helpful posts? Or my own or...?

Thanks! And also, my link to Kickstarter now has a Permies referral tag.

I don't see how to update my first post to include these details.

Sure! Love to share a bit!

The back cover book description introduces the characters and style.... "Experience Grandmother's Chai! To India we will fly, with Ollie, Amy and all of their friends, for a story of mystical spices and blends. See how the conquest of India actually ends in sharing the magical healing of Chai, ...with people as far away... as You & I!"

Honestly, Chai is just downright DELICIOUS! But to understand the healing that these spices promote in the human body is absolutely phenomenal. I needed a fun, simple way to share that info with a wide audience and give them an easy starting point for making it themselves. More than that, I wanted a homeschool project to engage my own kids in helping me create. They have storyboarded the ideas, brainstormed the character sketches, written much of the rhyming storyline, and created compositions for my final illustrations!  And of course, together we came up with the idea for Grandmother's cockatiel which can be found somewhere on every page (an essential part of any children's book!)

With a fun storyline and 28 full color illustrations, the book is visually engaging, racially inclusive, and adds a bit of the history and origin of the drink as well as a comprehensive Chai Spice Recipe and chart of the "Healing Chai Spices.".

I love the idea of offering something practical and fun that kids and adults can create together to enhance their lives!

Thanks for your questions guys! It helps me realize what exactly is unique about this project.

Thanks guys. I really appreciate your input (and backing!)
Gotcha on using the  kickstarter ref codes. And I'm visiting Kicktraq.

I'll try these free options and see how it goes!
Cheers,
Kristie

Hi all,

I have launched a Kickstarter for "Magical, Mystical CHAI (And How To DIY!)"


"Experience Grandmother's Chai! To India we will fly, with Jade, Ollie, Amy and friends, for a story of mystical spices and blends. See how the conquest of India actually ends in sharing the magical healing of Chai, ...with people as far away... as You & I!"

Honestly, Chai is just downright DELICIOUS! But the healing properties of these spices is absolutely phenomenal. With the upcoming cold and flu season approaching, I needed a fun, simple way to share that info with a wide audience and give them an easy starting point for making it themselves. More than that, I wanted a homeschool project to engage my own kids in creating with me. They have storyboarded the ideas, brainstormed the character sketches, written much of the rhyming storyline, and created compositions for my final illustrations!  And of course, together we came up with the idea for Grandmother's cockatiel which can be found somewhere on every page (an essential part of any children's book!)

With a fun storyline and 28 full color illustrations, the book is visually engaging, racially inclusive and adds a bit of the history and origin of the drink as well as a comprehensive Chai Spice Recipe and chart of the "Healing Chai Spices."

As an Artist, Permaculture Designer and mother of 8 (yep, EIGHT!). I've had a personal mission to write and illustrate books that would bond adults and kids together in the experience of learning about practical endeavors and and acquiring skills that help them create, grow and build new things!

This Kickstarter is for printing the first round of books. When it closes, backers will immediately get the "How To Brew CHAI" recipe just in time for the Holidays (& cold / flu season) as well as the printable "Healing Chai Spices" chart and coloring pages. Then the book will follow (if you purchased that tier) soon after production.

If you'd like to back my project go to CHAI KICKSTARTER PROJECT.

Thanks guys!
Kristie Harper

Ivan,
I've actually taken both- well, I took Geoff's about 5 yrs ago (when he offered the FULL DVD set with the course- and I have the GOLD of these forever resources). Prepare to have your little science mind blown out of the water. I had no idea why I was designing us into burnout... open mind, download sense.

And I started Fortier's last year when I wanted to do more toward markets, but discontinued because I'm really not enamored with his way of doing things. I think I would incorporate some of what he was doing, but in a more Permaculturey way- like bark paths that generate new soil breakdown and no weeds instead of "weed control" "bug control." I know when you get things close together and "mono", you have to do some of that, but he's not even organic and definitely not a polycultural approach to growing.

It doesn't hurt to start the course to get your feet wet though- as long as he still offers a money back guarantee within a certain time-frame. You might find it suits your needs better than it did mine.

Now we have purchased land in SW Missouri and are selling Lots in a Community that is protected from conventional Ag. You can see a property tour and our available Lots here on Youtube. If you know anyone looking for land, they start at $30,000 for 3 acres.

Cheers,
Kristie