Today's weather is not as cold as yesterday. I'm going to put a few folding lawn chairs back on the front porch. I hear Thanksgiving day will be warm enough to sit there and relax a bit.
Hubby plans on working all day Thanksgiving day. Not at his full-time job, but here. We have a lot of brush to take care of yet. Most likely I'll be working in the kitchen in outdoor work clothes, joining him when I can as well.
I'm typing like a mad woman, to get caught back up with National Novel Writing Month.
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~
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
It's Monday already?! ~ Journal Junkie
Where did the weekend go?
I'll admit it went fast, but it was very, very peaceful here this weekend. The first time in the last two years. What a relief for our family and our animals.
Labels:
Chickens,
Family,
Homesteading,
Journal Junkie,
Motherhood,
Wine Journal
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Homemade Croutons ~ Homemade Dry Italian Seasoning ~ Tidbits
It seemed as soon as we stocked some firewood by the house, the weather turned dreary, cold and then rain arrived.
We woke up to this. The sun is shining and the there is no wind. It's actually a beautiful Sunday. Warning....feeling talkative this morning. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage.
Our grocery store is now selling an organic whole wheat (labeled non-gmo) bread. I was lucky to get a loaf at a good price, which I made homemade croutons with. Next batch I will try using homemade bread of some sort.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Porch Time ~ Work Time
Porch time was a bit cooler yesterday, but I had it no less. I honestly wanted one last moment out there before we put furniture away for winter (which is today). I had most of my chores done, but decided to sneak it in early. Just in case.
I wasn't sure what dinner time would bring, and I did not want to miss out on "5 minutes for me."
It was another good day to
I wasn't sure what dinner time would bring, and I did not want to miss out on "5 minutes for me."
It was another good day to
Labels:
Book Reviews,
Family,
Front Porch,
Motherhood
Friday, November 20, 2015
Winter Prep Continues
It might take us much longer than most, but somehow we get most (or all) of our winter prep done. Although, I'll admit, panic is creeping in, as time passes by.
We have to remove the brush from the tree, and cut the remaining of it down, before we can set up our snow fence. This weekend Hubby is hauling our second oldest daughter's car home for an all day Saturday repair. That leaves our work undone. I'm afraid the brush will be frozen to the ground come Sunday morning.
We have to remove the brush from the tree, and cut the remaining of it down, before we can set up our snow fence. This weekend Hubby is hauling our second oldest daughter's car home for an all day Saturday repair. That leaves our work undone. I'm afraid the brush will be frozen to the ground come Sunday morning.
Labels:
Chickens,
Homesteading,
Motherhood,
Sage Honey,
Self Sufficiency
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Mini Retreat ~ Back to Reality World
Hubby surprised me and whisked me away over the weekend. Even though he was feeling under the weather prior to the weekend, he took us away for that much needed (balance) time we need alone by ourselves.
I gave up my computer over the weekend, and wrote with pen and paper. Which was a challenge, considering I wrote in the care with Hubby driving. I hope I can read my hand writing today. It will be a challenge in itself to get caught back up.
Upon returning, we plunged directly into reality world. No time to sip wine on the porch, or lounge around and read books either. We dove right back in whether we wanted to or not.
I gave up my computer over the weekend, and wrote with pen and paper. Which was a challenge, considering I wrote in the care with Hubby driving. I hope I can read my hand writing today. It will be a challenge in itself to get caught back up.
Upon returning, we plunged directly into reality world. No time to sip wine on the porch, or lounge around and read books either. We dove right back in whether we wanted to or not.
Labels:
Car Repairs,
Family,
Marriage,
Motherhood
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