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

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.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Honoring Our Veterans

My father - served in the Navy





My Uncle (on right in above photo) - served in the Marines














(My Uncle's Graduation)

My Grandfather, Uncle and Grandmother
              Grandpa  - served in the Ohio National Guard.

         (If I locate a photo of Grandpa in uniform I will post it) 

Saturday, November 10, 2012

One Dog's Anxiety Cure ~ No Pills


We had thunderstorms last night.  My daughter donned her pup with his thundershirtAt first he did shake, but calmed down and even went to sleep during the worst of the storm.


It workedThis is Jesse in the morning.  When we bought it, they offered to embroider his name for free.  His thundershirt is personalized.

By no means is this meant to advertise this product.  We are simply sharing our dog's experience.  

Prior to the thundershirt, he would shake, pant heavily, his veins would stick out from stress, and he'd hide in places like the bathroom.   He would experience this during any storm, loud noises, fireworks, guns firing, orwhen the stone company blasted stone down the road.

Thank goodness he doesn't have to take pills, and we found a healthy alternative.