"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, May 1, 2023

Happy Homemaker Monday

 


The weekend went by fast, and was not what I had intended.  My husband, oddly after a first weekend off work, had us running around all weekend.  I was exhausted by Sunday night, and felt like we didn't get anything done at the house.  

It rained all weekend, and it's still raining.



Today I am joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.

I will link up when she posts.  I'm starting my day early to get my kitchen back in order.  There are paint cans everywhere, and it's in disarray.


The weather. . .

Rain!  Lots of rain!  Now they say possible snow today.  Yes, I said snow.  Sigh.  I had to bring my rosemary plants back inside.  They will not be planted until after Mother's Day anyway, but snow???  It could be something like a snow/rain sleet mix.


As I look outside my window . . .

Dark, dreary, and raining.


Right now I am . . .

Drinking hot coffee, trying to wake up to our regular schedule around here.


Thinking and pondering . . .

Trying to decide if I want to keep my macramé supplies or donate them.  Prices are high, so I'm on the fence with this decision.  I may keep them for now.

We've been pondering about which type of electric solar fencing to get, and my husband is not taking care of that. 


How I am feeling . . .

Tired.


On my breakfast plate. . .

Leftover omelet with grits casserole and cheese.


On my lunch plate . . .

Have no idea yet.  Egg salad?


On my dinner plate . . .

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, Veggie, Strawberry Crunch


What I am wearing . . .

Right now?  Jammies, robe and slippers until the coffee kicks in.


On my reading pile . . .


I'm still reading Atomic Habits.  I'm not getting a lot of reading time, but I do try to read each day, even if it's a page.


On my TV this week . . .

Movies on Netflix/Amazon Prime


On the menu . . .

Have no idea.  Will try and think about that today.


Looking around the house . . .

It's looking better, but I still need to gather the donation items and get them out of the house.


On the to-do list . . .

-laundry
-check on asparagus 
-complete kitchen clean up, could take all week
-work on upstairs flooring
-gather all donations and load them into the truck
-finish making lavender sachets (only 2 more to make)
-bake a dessert


My simple pleasure. . .


Popcorn made using our whirly pop stove top popper, using organic coconut oil, and fine salt.  So good for a movie binge/crochet evening.

What I am creating . . .

Lavender Sachets.  You can read my post on how to make these on my S.C.R.A.P. blogspot:  HERE




I'm still crocheting this blanket. (old photo)


From the camera . . .

I have nothing today folks.  It's been raining here for days.


Prayers . . .

Prayers for our friend Jim, who had another stroke.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Need Help Finding Organic Music Garlic!

 I normally fall plant our garlic, but once again it was eaten over winter (all 80 cloves!!!), and we believe it's the work of voles.

I need to spring plant garlic now, and I cannot, for the life of me find anyone selling organic music garlic seed for spring planting.  I can only find "fall" planting garlic.

I like music, but I would try any organic garlic at this point.  I'm so frustrated right now.  

(Source: Territorial Seeds)

Anyone?  I even looked on Etsy, and all that I see are pre-orders for fall.  Sigh.,....urgh...

By the way, we have moved the garlic grow bags closer to the house now.