Has anyone cut themselves on Ball canning lids they bought last summer/fall? So far, one of my daughter's and myself, have seriously cut our finger opening a jar. They seem to have a sharper edge. Maybe it was just the boxes I bought? Well, I emailed them, and they are telling me they are not making them different, but I think they are. I've never cut myself opening a jar. Both of us had deep, throbbing cuts that probably should have had stitches. Just some Ball lid canter.....and wondering if anyone else had this happen.
I went to the health store to re-stock my "Thieves" oil. I have it in parenthesis, because they make it themselves and call it something else. Anyway, while I was there I picked up this....
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Monday, May 1, 2017
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Taste Test: Pickled Asparagus ~ Early Birthday Presents
Hubby and I played hookie yesterday, and almost forgot to open a jar of our pickled asparagus. At 9pm, we were tasting it. Yum! Crunchy and a delicious side dish or snack. More of a snack for me, ha ha!
It rained, and it was cold yesterday. Too cold to get the Harley out. So....
It rained, and it was cold yesterday. Too cold to get the Harley out. So....
Labels:
Exercise,
Family,
Homesteading,
Marriage,
Motherhood,
Pickled Asparagus,
Self Sufficiency
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Exercise ~ Water Glassing Eggs ~ Lilacs
I'm feeling much better, and back to my 60 minute walks. I am picking up the pace some days, so I can get somewhere between 3 and 3 1/2 miles in now. That's not all, I still lift weights, do 1/2 push-ups (getting back on track), and of course my yoga stretches. It takes time in my morning, but like Hubby said, it's worth it.
I just have to get up earlier, and in hopes to return to the 4:30am gym visits. I finally put my new speed bag up, so it's time to start moving stuff out of the garage and purging in there too. And this is all before I do my chores. And the weight loss number has not changed (frustrated, but I may be building muscle now).
Rain was not arriving until evening on Friday, so I headed outside to work there. I picked up tree debris racking up over 16,000 steps on my fitbit (by 7pm).
I just have to get up earlier, and in hopes to return to the 4:30am gym visits. I finally put my new speed bag up, so it's time to start moving stuff out of the garage and purging in there too. And this is all before I do my chores. And the weight loss number has not changed (frustrated, but I may be building muscle now).
Rain was not arriving until evening on Friday, so I headed outside to work there. I picked up tree debris racking up over 16,000 steps on my fitbit (by 7pm).
Labels:
Exercise,
Homemade Yogurt,
Homesteading,
Lilac,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Friday, April 28, 2017
Nettle ~ Black Eyed Pea Spread ~ Gratitude
I harvested another huge pot of stinging nettle yesterday. Before the rain arrived. It's been a very good year for me to actually get things done in a more timely fashion. I hope to harvest more.
I got out there early, before the bees woke up. We have bees everywhere right now.
I picked more than would fit in the dehydrator, so I blanched the rest for the next breakfast or pasta dish. Nettle can be used in any dish you would use spinach or other greens. Did you know 1 cup of cooked nettle contains 428mg of calcium? Dandelion, 1 cup boiled contains 147mg of calcium. According to the internet, those are the figures I found. Hm. A huge difference. No wonder my teas helped my hair and nails.
I got out there early, before the bees woke up. We have bees everywhere right now.
I picked more than would fit in the dehydrator, so I blanched the rest for the next breakfast or pasta dish. Nettle can be used in any dish you would use spinach or other greens. Did you know 1 cup of cooked nettle contains 428mg of calcium? Dandelion, 1 cup boiled contains 147mg of calcium. According to the internet, those are the figures I found. Hm. A huge difference. No wonder my teas helped my hair and nails.
What's on the breakfast plate?
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Random Tidbits
I woke up yesterday to find out it would get up to 83°F. I had no idea until I read an email from Mom. Golly. I high tailed outside to water everything, then right back to the chicken coop for a good cleaning.
The ladies will be in their coop for the next few rainy days. Hubby and I have to put the run back in. Yikes.
One lady was refusing to leave. I was okay with that. She looks like she was giving me the "stink eye" while I worked, ha ha!
The ladies will be in their coop for the next few rainy days. Hubby and I have to put the run back in. Yikes.
One lady was refusing to leave. I was okay with that. She looks like she was giving me the "stink eye" while I worked, ha ha!
Labels:
Chickens,
Dogs,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Wonky, fra-dazzled day....
I started the day by skipping my work out one more time. I just thought another day of resting up was in order.
After working outdoors, which seemed rather short, I gravitated to the kitchen.
The night before must have started something, or it's these meds that are making me feel wonky. I had to rip out an entire, almost completely done, knitted dishcloth. I have no idea where I messed up, nor how. I have made quite a few, and this was not such a happy moment.
Back to yesterday. . .
After working outdoors, which seemed rather short, I gravitated to the kitchen.
The night before must have started something, or it's these meds that are making me feel wonky. I had to rip out an entire, almost completely done, knitted dishcloth. I have no idea where I messed up, nor how. I have made quite a few, and this was not such a happy moment.
Back to yesterday. . .
Labels:
Healthy Eating,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Recipes,
Self Sufficiency
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Garden ~ List Making ~ Car Repairs
I put on my big girl panties and just pushed through the sinus headache and sore throat I had. I planted carrots, beets, french breakfast radishes, and cherry belle radishes. Watered everything with rain barrel water, and the rain is once again in the forecast for the weekend.
I am making a new "rainy day" list for this weekend. I plan on getting more deep cleaning done. I have also left my "office" area a mess. It's "messy house" time of year if you grow a garden (for me anyway). I have papers to file, library books to at least look through and return, a table to clear off, and the walnuts are lurking....
My tomatoes look great. Hubby had his doubts. The last time we grew plants from seeds (we used a front room window) the plants didn't grow tall nor produce well. Also, my cats kept eating them.
I am making a new "rainy day" list for this weekend. I plan on getting more deep cleaning done. I have also left my "office" area a mess. It's "messy house" time of year if you grow a garden (for me anyway). I have papers to file, library books to at least look through and return, a table to clear off, and the walnuts are lurking....
My tomatoes look great. Hubby had his doubts. The last time we grew plants from seeds (we used a front room window) the plants didn't grow tall nor produce well. Also, my cats kept eating them.
Labels:
Car Repairs,
Family,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency,
Vegetable Garden
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