Caught the Virus

 Although not nearly as bad as my husband got it, I caught the virus from him regardless.  I do feel taking my 4 thieves, and drinking a good amount of water kept me from getting it as bad as him.

However, I was unprepared for waking up ill, as far as food goes.  I realized, after resting for several hours, that I needed to go tend the hens.  It was the worst, cold and windy day outside as well.  Yes, I did it in pajamas and muck boots, but left the other chores for my husband after he got home.

The only soup on hand was home canned tomato soup, but I did have broth.  I always make sure we have ginger in the freezer.  You can freeze it.

How to Freeze Ginger (is in this post)

I am out in the boonies, so to ask a friend to come by was out of the question, so it all got me thinking.  I also have a limited amount of family, and they all work full time.  It's not like I can get door dash either.   I need to be better prepared in regards to food a sick person may need, when by themselves.  I am prepared otherwise.

I also, wanted to make myself homemade ginger-ale for my stomach, and had ran out of limes (no lime juice in the freezer either).  I am thinking of making a batch of the actual ginger-ale syrup, and freezing that for emergency needs.

According to my research, simple syrup can be frozen, but my homemade ginger-ale recipe contains honey too.  Has anyone had experience with freezing homemade ginger-ale syrup (with the fresh lemon/lime juices added)?

Teas, and medical supplies were on hand, but I will make sure the food/drink list is checked off and well on hand for easy access.  It all got me thinking, because I have always been the one to take care of others my entire life, but my husband was the one to tend to me when I was sick (and he was at work).

I did have our 4 thieves on hand, but to take it, you typically want something in your stomach (as it contains garlic).

I am off to make a list as I think things over.   If you have something you have on hand, that I am not thinking of, please comment below.  Or a food/medicinal item to freeze. 

Caught the Virus  © November 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern (where to find it)

 

The scarf pattern I used in yesterday's post is on Youtube by Hooked by Robin.  It is my favorite scarf pattern to use.  Here is the video location.

Well, it's not the actual video link.  I attempted, but blogger is being a bugger today.  The pattern is by Hooked by Robin (she is on social media and on Youtube (for this pattern).  She has a website too, but I did not see this pattern on it.

Pattern is by:  Hooked by Robin (link to youtube pattern, hoping it works)

Pattern title on Youtube:  Quick & Easy Crochet Scarf, One Row Repeat.

On social media (facebook) title for her video there, is "Easy Crochet Scarf"

I hope this helps locate the pattern.  It'a a basic double HDC stitch repeat.  If you cannot locate the pattern on youtube, please comment below or facebook, please comment below.  I will try my best to get the actual video shared.  

I started my scarf with 26 single crochet, followed by the repeat stitch.  I also add the fringe on the ends.

Easy Crochet Scarf Pattern (where to find it)  © November 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart