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.
Adopted Motto
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Cleaning for Camping ~ Painting ~ Timmy (again)
I'm still deep cleaning. I came across cloth napkins, that at one time, I had planned to embroider for gifting. Not sure what I had intentionally planned, but I did tackle this unfinished project.
Now, at this point, I could have just given them away or even donated them, but I tossed them all into the washing machine instead.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Goat Round Up
I didn't have to worry about where I'd get my 10,000 steps yesterday (I have a fitbit).
I gained just shy of 8,000 steps by noon.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
A Few New Things ~ Possibilities Journal
I've already tried my hand at tatting, shooting a gun, and so forth, so this list will be more difficult to write and update. Hmm...what haven't I learned to do yet? And what do I still want to do? And which ones will I have time for this year?
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Almanac Update ~ Goats ~ Writing Updates
The Farmer's Almanac was right on target yesterday. It snowed most of the day, but melted away by dinner time.
It's a good thing I was home too. I went outside for something and heard Misty (another lamancha goat) crying out in the goat fence. I was confused, because the barn door had not been opened for them to be out yet.
Labels:
Homesteading,
Marriage,
Self Sufficiency,
Writing updates
Monday, March 24, 2014
Elderberry Bushes (trees) ~ Fun Mail
The ground is very wet here yet, so we can't work in any of the garden beds. I did however, put more coffee grounds and egg shells in them.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
142 Recycled Post Marked Postage Stamps ~ Saturday Rambles
In the midst of a mad-woman cleaning day, I ran across a box of printed cardstock that was storing an unfinished project.
Friday, March 21, 2014
We had Twins Today
One boy.
One girl.
Sorry for the bad photos. Both had trouble latching on, and would not nurse. After about 1 1/2-2 hours they were bottle fed, which daughter had to milk from their Mom. They weren't too excited about that method either.
Sadie, my oldest daughter's dog, was protecting, and mothering the babies when we brought them inside. Can you see her long tongue giving the girl a good cleaning? That is just her. She mothers all babies here.
They are back out with Mom, and more eager to nurse on their own (thankfully).
In the midst of it all, the power went out for 2 hours. I'm thankful it's back on and the sun is shining bright right now.
In the midst of it all, the power went out for 2 hours. I'm thankful it's back on and the sun is shining bright right now.
Labels:
Dogs,
Goats,
Homesteading,
Self Sufficiency
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