"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.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Happy New Year!
I'll admit 2019 brought much sadness, tribulations, and frustrations (especially the gardens), but it also had good memories like our huge 20th wedding anniversary party, as well as celebrating our 21st (with plans for a 2020 getaway for that).
I used to be a resolution type gal, but not anymore. I would say it's about moving on in the season, and adjusting. I am looking forward to new memories, new experiences, possibly getting some jobs checked off the list, a better attitude (regardless of what Mother Nature may bring us this year), and a few more sanity saver getaways.
I am a proud mother to at least two of the girls, who we were able to share the experience of going off grid in 2019. The island experience for them was incredible. I am so glad we could do that, and hope to take them again in the future. They talk about their trips, and when life gets complicated and hectic, the talk about their "off grid" time and how it rejuvenated their souls (and look forward to going back). With today's technology, it's so important to teach kids to get off their phones/electronics and disconnect.
Porch time has always been somewhere we all chat, revive, relax, and enjoy good memories too. I captured many beautiful sunrises from the front porch.
Whatever your plans are for the New Year, I wish you all well. Let's pray the Weather Gods give us all a break this year and may your gardens be bountiful and your plans be prosperous. Just don't be so busy (note to self), that you miss out on living "life."
Labels:
Family,
Homesteading,
Marriage,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Purge Party ~ Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I finally did it! After talking about it for a year or two, I finally dug through my semi-good jewelry and held a jewelry purge party with two of the girls.
They had so much fun too, and I cleaned out my stash. There was even more that didn't get into the photo. Felt so good, and they are "happy campers" to say the least.
I even made my Grandma's oatmeal raisin cookies for the get together. Hubby's been asking for them, and since I only made one cookie at Christmas - wa-la!
They had so much fun too, and I cleaned out my stash. There was even more that didn't get into the photo. Felt so good, and they are "happy campers" to say the least.
I even made my Grandma's oatmeal raisin cookies for the get together. Hubby's been asking for them, and since I only made one cookie at Christmas - wa-la!
Labels:
Extreme Clean,
Motherhood,
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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