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~

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Random Tidbits

One refrigerator has been successfully disinfected, cleaned out and reorganized.  Whew.   One more step ahead of garden season.  I got a few other chores marked off my list too.  It's been cold and raining.  The weatherman was wrong about a 62°F day.  Brr.  Today however, it's already 36°F, but that's our high too.  I believe we'll need to cut wood tonight.  


I haven't had enough good weather days to get back to the barn debris, but one day while taking old man Jesse out, I found a gem in this pile.  I took it to the house.  I hope to have an update on what I did with the "gem."  It may not happen for a few months, as Hubby goes to nights pretty soon (he is working a temporary supervisor night shift for a while).  I'll need a bit of help from him.  There are many gems in that pile, so I'll be writing down some more ideas as we pick through it.





The other day I had the start of a sinus headache.  Although I had taken my mullein tincture early in the morning, the headache persisted.  I sipped a hot cup of Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea mixed with freshly grated ginger.

Poof!  Headache gone.  Holy basil has the ability to relieve sinus pressure, which is what helps relieve a headache.  Ginger is anti-inflammatory, so tissue swelling reduces. I've also had luck with using either one by themselves for a headache.  I just depends on how bad the headache is.


Many months ago, I mentioned that I plan to learn a new handicraft or two.  It's still in the works, but I just don't know when I'll be starting them.  It's all a matter of cash flow at this point.  We have lots of bigger needs on the list this spring.  



I was woken up by Miss Aurora barn kitty.  She was meowing so loudly outside, and that usually means bad enough weather so she wants in.  Hm.  I hope she's wrong.




4 comments:

Susan said...

Listen to the kitty! They know way more than any weather reporter. This weather has not been conducive to getting much of anything done outside. Not that there's a lack of things to do inside. Thank you for the reminder that I need to give my fridge a good clean. I was thinking about you this morning, as I took a walk past some of my best stinging nettle beds - I think I see the beginnings of green plants where there's not snow!

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Susan, I went out to check on our nettle - nothing yet. I'm super excited for spring weeds too. Yeah, the kitty was right too about the weather.

jewlz said...

I can't tell you how seeing your pile of barn debris relieved my own guilt. I have a similar pile, and have treated it like a dirty little secret that I'm a bit ashamed of LOL.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

jewlz, I am glad I helped you feel better. It's been a long project for years. There is no way it'll get cleaned up without help (which is in the planning stages), but I figure I should spend a bit of time using what I can to make what we need too (before it all goes).