The family gathering went well on Saturday, although we could have had better weather. It was a bit humid. I sent each family home with a bottle of organic blood orange Italian soda.
Sunday, I never got the chance to even lift one of my library books.
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~
Monday, August 17, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Books ~ Reliable Sources
It's "party" day today. I'm off to mop the kitchen one last time. It rained last night, so hopefully it will be less humid outside today too.
We are still working on the "big" barn project. I may have more news by Monday.
We are still working on the "big" barn project. I may have more news by Monday.
Labels:
Books,
Calendula,
Family,
Homesteading,
Medicinal herbs,
Root Cellar,
Root Cellar Recipes
Friday, August 14, 2015
Dandelion Vinegar Update and "Mr. Clean"
Remember the dandelion vinegar I made?
This is a late update on it, but I drained my quart jar, and got about a bit over a pint of the dandelion vinegar. Sadly, I have to buy all of my greens, and salad mixin's this season, but the vinegar adds a nice flavor.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Random Tidbits ~ Needle Tatting
I am starting the day with breakfast on the porch, although a bit later than normal for me. I need a peaceful moment with nature first. Hubby is home too, so he'll join me too, before the kids get up. We are letting them all sleep in. The kids went to the movies in Son's new car last night.
Son is happy with anything I cook lately, as the food he has eaten at the chow hall was all processed. He's pretty proud to see his 16 year-old sister can grill meat very well too. She's my go-to grill girl now.
We are still cleaning the house, but my two younger girls are giving me resistance. Their 18 year-old sister is working almost every day now, so the work load falls on them now.
Today the bathrooms get a top to bottom cleaning. If the bathrooms are clean, I'll be happy, even if we don't get the rest spotlessly clean.
Labels:
Family,
Flower Garden,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Needle Tatting,
Self Sufficiency
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Monday, August 10, 2015
Camping Trip!
Hubby was so excited to try out the new canoe, he hooked up the camper a night earlier than we had planned, and away we went.
Labels:
Birds,
Camping,
Crochet Projects,
Family Fun,
Frugal Living,
Pop Up Camper,
Vegetable Garden
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Hubby's Shopping Trip
While I was shopping for school clothing and supplies, Hubby was on his way home from work. However, he stopped to shop also.
Labels:
Family Fun,
Fishing,
Preparedness,
Self Sufficiency
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