"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.

Monday, December 27, 2021

Happy Homemaker Monday

Normally I leave Christmas lights up until January 1st, but this year they are coming down early. We woke up to a lot of rain and cold weather today.  More rain tomorrow.

Yes, my ankle is still a bit swollen. I'm still doing foot soaks but today I need to get some things done around the house.  




I'm joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.

I'll link up when she posts.


The weather . . .
55°F/33°F and lots of rain, possibly snow tomorrow.


How I am feeling this morning . . .
Started the day in a bad mood.  Hopefully that will change.



On my mind . . .
Trying to just focus on what needs done today.


What I am wearing . . . 
Cozy clothes.


On my reading pile . . .
(I'll share later when I get a photo of them)

Daughter E gifted me books on Christmas day.


On today's to-do list . . .
-Laundry
-put dishes away
-master bath
-vacuum carpets
-water plants
-soak foot
-pay bills


On my TV . . .
Anything good on Netflix or Amazon prime.


What I am listening to . . .
Rock music on the radio


Something fun to share . . .
I finally found, ordered and received my handmade (USA made) pepper scoop.  It took some digging, lots of emails, and I finally got one that was NOT made in China.  I was told it is their top seller too.



On the menu this week . . .
Lots of leftovers


Looking around the house . . .
There is a lot to clean up yet.


Prayer list . . .
Mom




Sunday, December 26, 2021

Clean Up

 We made a lot of dirty dishes Christmas day, but the meal will provide for us for a few days.  Today is our wedding anniversary, but because it falls the day after such a big day, it often gets no attention (in any special way).

My husband filled my foot tub soak with hot water yesterday, but later realized he forgot to add the epsom salts.  My ankle is still a bit swollen.

The girls (who were here for Christmas) seemed to really like their homemade gifts. It was a rainy sort of day, and we just cooked and ate when we felt like it, while watching movies and relaxing. 

My kitchen looks like a tornado went thru it, so I'm not looking forward to spending the morning cleaning up.