"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Warm Up


 We are finally out of the deep freeze, and on the way to a warm up.  The last time I brought in 5 eggs, they were all completely frozen (and cracked, sigh....).

Home repairs are resuming, and supplies purchased. I've already broke out the spackle and putty knife. We had to purchase a tub wrench to remove the tub drain, but it was not too expensive.  Thank goodness for so many YouTube tutorials on repairs and whatnot.

Purging continues with clothing, and other items.  I'm purging the pantry too.  Little by little we are getting organized again, and using up what needs used up.  I found a bag of lemongrass ginger herbal bulk tea, so it's being brewed and enjoyed.  

Errands are much more enjoyable with the warmer weather now.  

Warm Up  ©  February 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart



10 comments:

Jeanna said...

Oh the joys of home ownership. There is always some sort of maintenance or repair that needs doing. I'm still organizing my way through craft supplies...it is going to be a while. We finally hit the 60s F here today. Will it stay?

❤️ Debby said...

Glad you're finally warming up. That's too bad about the eggs.

Anne in the kitchen said...

Glad life is warming up for you. I can't imagine the cold that will freeze eggs. Don't want to imagine it either.

Betsy said...

Getting lots done and spring fever may be hitting? Ha! We had 73F yesterday! Unheard of and broke records. We enjoyed it.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Jeanna, yep. Homes are in constant need of care. Wow. Your weather sounds fantastic.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Debby, we haven't had this cold of weather, for this long since 1977, so it's a strange winter. I'm glad the eggs after that were not frozen. So glad for warmer weather.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Anne in the kitchen, we've had -20 degrees once before, but yes the eggs will freeze.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Betsy, I'll take your weather ha ha! We've been tackling work all winter long, so we can mark it off the "to-do" list before really good weather arrives.

Mother Em said...

Always wondered about frozen eggs? Are they still edible? What do you do with them as I'm sure it happens more than not! Yeah, Georgia is crazy with ups and way downs of this winter. So ready for spring to get out and work in the yard. Take care.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Mother Em, they are most of the time fine after thawing and if they are not cracked. I have not forgotten about the recipe. Will get that soon. I do have to locate it, ha ha!