"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.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
The Struggles, Set Backs and Disappointments
I woke up to this sunrise on October 1st. I can't help but wonder if September went out like a hurricane or tornado, topping off our worst garden year ever. Although I have a good start on medicinal prep (see past post), I just woke up today feeling like a wasted so much time and money on the garden(s) this year.
It's not just weather that affects a good garden harvest, it is also life in general.
This year has been rough. All around.
After this year, I have been asking myself "is it worth it?" and "why do I do this to myself?"
I've even thought about getting rid of all my chickens, because no one has "time" to feed and care for them for me. Hubby works many hours and daughter has had a TON of homework lately. They are not laying either right now thanks to the darn roosters I obtained by buying straight run and no one interested in taking any.
The struggles and disappointments this year have never been more real.
We need another trip to the island(or camping trip), where I can get my mind off everything and restore some of my sanity. Again.
Off my soap box. Thanks for listening. Seriously, if you stopped in to read this, thank you for visiting.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Random Chit Chat
Are you the type of person that can't stay organized without a planner? Go over to visit Rebecca's Hearth and Home for her giveaway (it's a planner!). By the way her blog is awesome to follow!
I've started to wash winter coats, sweaters and jackets. Just taking advantage of the time I have left this fall to dry them all outdoors. Next up? Bed quilts.
Joined my youngest daughter in a ride to the library the other day. They had a book sale going on.
I snatched up two books - one is about a mother who has a 10 year old daughter who wants her mother to just put on a sweater and "be normal." She rides her own Harley! Can't wait to dig into that book!
It's official. Garden season is over. Carrots are small and rotting. I'll pick whatever I have out there today as far as green peppers, but it'll be small too.
Woke up to 50°F this morning. Yeah. Garden is done. Beets and potatoes will be next. I'll be back to give you an update on those.
I'm up before 5am. No surprise there. Hubby's 12 hour 3rd shift is for the birds. Can't sleep.
I've started to wash winter coats, sweaters and jackets. Just taking advantage of the time I have left this fall to dry them all outdoors. Next up? Bed quilts.
Joined my youngest daughter in a ride to the library the other day. They had a book sale going on.
I snatched up two books - one is about a mother who has a 10 year old daughter who wants her mother to just put on a sweater and "be normal." She rides her own Harley! Can't wait to dig into that book!
It's official. Garden season is over. Carrots are small and rotting. I'll pick whatever I have out there today as far as green peppers, but it'll be small too.
Woke up to 50°F this morning. Yeah. Garden is done. Beets and potatoes will be next. I'll be back to give you an update on those.
I'm up before 5am. No surprise there. Hubby's 12 hour 3rd shift is for the birds. Can't sleep.
Labels:
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency,
Vegetable Garden
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