It has been a long time since I have had time to sit down and write here. Time seems to slip away, through cracks and seams, between fingers, and out of my grasp. They say that everyone has the same amount of time each day and it's all about how we utilize it. I, however, seem to have found a special world that has less time than others.

Over the last year we have been busy. I homeschooled my daughter for her first year of school starting the year in Kindergarten and ending in 1st grade. We're following a year-round schedule, and this "year" she's in what most would call 2nd grade. We've connected with some local homeschool families, and found some other extracurricular activities to participate in. I tried focusing more time on doing things as a family instead of so much on work. We lost some chickens, gained a bunch more, and failed miserably in the garden (as did most of everyone around here thanks to a very hot yet too wet summer). Recently we acquired a 20-year-old pony that my daughter named Dixie. She's the sweetest pony and we love her so much. I hope she loves it here as much as we love having her. This past year I also spent a lot of time visiting doctor after doctor, never finding answers for the many mysterious symptoms I have been suffering with for years. One doctor has given me the diagnosis of Lupus. After having a round of self-pity, I decided I don't want to accept that diagnosis and have again started seeing new doctors for a second opinion. The jury is still out, but it's confirmed I do have some sort of autoimmune disorder. This all has taken its toll on me, and after much deliberation, I've decided it is time to close Niffer's. I have tried to hold on for as long as possible, but I just can't seem to balance life with Niffer's, and I need to be able to focus on my family and health.

I wanted to give everyone as much time as possible to order products and stock up if they wanted to, but I seem to have found that special place where time ran away again. So, I'm unfortunately just giving you a couple of weeks. If you need anything you don't see listed in the shop, feel free to email or message via Facebook. I'm happy to accommodate everyone as much as I can, but some things I'm not restocking supplies to make just one last time.

It has been such a wonderful experience the last 6 years. When I started Niffer's I never thought I would reach so many people around the world. I just needed a little extra income during a difficult time and it bloomed into something much more. The research and time spent learning how to make products that were not only useful but natural and good for everyone is something that will be with me forever. I have enjoyed the opportunity to share my knowledge and products to people near and far. I hope everyone has enjoyed Niffer's All Natural Products, too. Together we have helped people all around the country after disasters and locally at shelters and with other fundraising charities by raising money or donating laundry powder directly. I hope anyone who wants to make a small difference will take the chance, like I did. It has really been a pleasure and I am sad to say goodbye. Perhaps I will start again in the future, but right now I need to utilize the little time I seem to catch and use it to focus on things closer to home. Thanks again to all of you that have supported me for the last 6 years. I cherish each one of you!

<3 Niffer

The flooding in Texas hasn't receded, but we want to offer as much help as we can. Volunteers from around the country are already headed to the affected areas, and until the water levels go down the true magnitude of the damage is still unknown. But, even now people need help. Niffer's has had a disaster relief program since 2013 that sends single load packets of unscented laundry powder to victims of natural disasters. In the last few years I have had fundraisers to send monetary donations to other charities that provide services directly to people in need. This time I have decided to do both. I'm planning on making at least 200 single load packets of laundry powder to send to Texas in addition to a fundraiser to send funds to All Hands Volunteers, a charity that is providing services to people in need in Texas. You can read more about All Hands here, and visit their Facebook page here.

The fundraiser is just like the one I had last year for the flood victims in West Virginia. I created a special laundry powder label honoring Texas, and half of each sale of these special bags of laundry powder will be sent to All Hands. The Texas state motto is "Friendship" and I think Texas can use a lot of friends right now. We are all friends in this great country, and we can all do a little something to help out our fellow countrymen. For now, I plan on running the fundraiser for a little over two weeks (ending September 14th). Each Friday I will send available funds to All Hands. Depending on the response to the fundraiser, I may extend the fundraiser to the end of September.

Meanwhile, I will be working hard on making laundry powder and filling, labeling, and packing up single load packets. I've reached out to others who might be able to help with distributing the packets, but if you or someone you know would be able to help please contact me ASAP at niffersallnatural@gmail.com

You can find the special Texas laundry powder bags for sale in each section of the laundry powder categories in the shop.  You can also click HERE to go directly to the shop page.

I look forward to working hard to offer as much help as possible. Let's work together and lend a helping hand to Texas!

Niffer's All Natural Products Update

Hello out there! I think I've finally woken up from my winter time hibernation. It is starting to stay warm and the trees are budding here in Tennessee. I cannot wait until I'm surrounded by green! We are starting to settle in and working our way towards our goal of a small farm. So far we have a large plot (28'x128') ready for planting, and we even have four laying hens and three month old chicks. By the end of April we will have bees, too! Our farm is coming along nicely!

I hope you all haven't thought I have given up or stopped making Niffer's All Natural Products. I have been asked a few times if I am "still making stuff." I have just been focusing on getting settled at home for the last few months. I have filled orders as they have come in since the move, but I haven't done much promotion of my business. But I am still here, and I am still making your favorite products! Since I am no longer in West Virginia where most of you are, you can order items online through my website or Etsy shop. Links to those places are near the bottom of this email. Shipping is generally around $6.60 to $9.85 for most orders, I can fit a lot into one box!

I have decided to discontinue a few products that haven't received much interest, Niffer's All Natural Completely Clean-- All-Purpose Cleaner, Bath Teas, and the Cleansing Gel (Traveler's Gel is still being offered). I have had some thoughts into trying a foot soak rather than bath teas, but I am still working on that.

I would love to hear from you, so send me an email or post on my Facebook page! Happy Spring, everyone!

That about sums up the updates for now. Remember, Niffer's All Natural Bug Repellent is great this time of year. Especially for repelling ticks, mosquitoes, and those pesky gnats. You can order anytime online or reply to this email. If you're on  Facebook, feel free to message me with questions, concerns, or orders, too!

Thank you for taking time today to read this email, I appreciate each and every one of you!

Yours,
Niffer.