Wow! We had a high of 71°F on Tuesday, but rain, rain and more rain.
Breakfast ~ Two eggs over easy, over leftover Mexican Quinoa. A favorite lately. The hens were oh so happy yesterday with weather change. I hope egg supply increases today.
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~
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Afghan Donation ~ Radish Seeds ~ Whipped
I finished the ripple afghan, which will be donated to the family benefit.
Best I figure, it's value is about $100.00. Maybe $80-100.00, so I hope they fetch a good amount for it a the auction.
The one surviving bag of germinating radish seeds sprouted.
Looks like I break open pods this week. I decided, for kicks and giggles, to plant them (inside) too. I have no inkling as to which pile of pods are cherry belle or french breakfast. Either way they'll both be kept separate and planted. I'll see if I can grow some of the surviving indoors to do a double check on which seeds are which ones.
As you guessed, I am whipped. Woke up with congestion a teensy bit. Downed my Four Thieves Vinegar, and taking it easy today. And the rest of the week.
Best I figure, it's value is about $100.00. Maybe $80-100.00, so I hope they fetch a good amount for it a the auction.
The one surviving bag of germinating radish seeds sprouted.
Looks like I break open pods this week. I decided, for kicks and giggles, to plant them (inside) too. I have no inkling as to which pile of pods are cherry belle or french breakfast. Either way they'll both be kept separate and planted. I'll see if I can grow some of the surviving indoors to do a double check on which seeds are which ones.
As you guessed, I am whipped. Woke up with congestion a teensy bit. Downed my Four Thieves Vinegar, and taking it easy today. And the rest of the week.
Monday, February 19, 2018
Our last Christmas gathering
Yeah, you read the title right! My side of the family didn't get together in December like normal people. Then again, what is normal?
Thursday afternoon, our 18 year-old daughter drove to one of the "Big Cities" and had a 2nd job interview. She wanted a new phone, so while she was there, she stopped at the area mall and phone store there.
Big mistake.
They had a rookie employee, and the boss. The boss left, after trying to push sales onto her first.
Next, the guy had no clue what he was doing. After almost five hours, with us trying to call and text her in panic as to where she was, she came in the house crying like a hot mess. A serious hot mess.
Thursday afternoon, our 18 year-old daughter drove to one of the "Big Cities" and had a 2nd job interview. She wanted a new phone, so while she was there, she stopped at the area mall and phone store there.
Big mistake.
They had a rookie employee, and the boss. The boss left, after trying to push sales onto her first.
Next, the guy had no clue what he was doing. After almost five hours, with us trying to call and text her in panic as to where she was, she came in the house crying like a hot mess. A serious hot mess.
Labels:
Family,
Homemade Christmas Gifts,
Motherhood,
Self Sufficiency
Friday, February 16, 2018
Frugal Tips for Buying Organic Ingredients
I may be repeating information in this post, but I was reminded how wonderful it's been by adding dehydrated organic mushrooms to soups, pastas and stews this winter.
Of course this is in addition to all the frugal tips I've shared.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is expensive if you are buying it organic and non-gmo. Olive oil should taste like olives. If it says it comes from more than one source, you are not getting true olive oil.
If organic and non-gmo are important to you and your family, consider buying it by the gallon. Especially if you thrive to be self-sufficient, and use it for infusing (to make homemade lip balms, lotions, creams, balms, etc.).
Of course this is in addition to all the frugal tips I've shared.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is expensive if you are buying it organic and non-gmo. Olive oil should taste like olives. If it says it comes from more than one source, you are not getting true olive oil.
If organic and non-gmo are important to you and your family, consider buying it by the gallon. Especially if you thrive to be self-sufficient, and use it for infusing (to make homemade lip balms, lotions, creams, balms, etc.).
Labels:
Frugal Living,
Homesteading,
Organic Foods,
Self Sufficiency
Thursday, February 15, 2018
"Fire it Up" Herb/Spice Mix (aka Full Throttle Herb/Spice Mix ~ Good/Bad
We woke up to all the white stuff melted. All of it. I am so glad to see that. It was an ice rink walking to the barn, to fetch wood and to get the mail. It'll be sloshy out there, but I'll take warmer weather and mud over ice and freezing temps at this point.
There are so many nutritional and medicinal benefits of herbs and spices, so I won't go into detail of each one. However, I mixed the following together for their benefits, and tried it on eggs, on sandwiches, meats etc.
Although I called it "Fire it Up" we like to think of (or call it) "Full Throttle" because it fires up our "engines."
A body boosting, immune boosting, sickness fighter, overall health boosting mix.
First I picked dehydrated garden parsley, and my home ground garlic.
There are so many nutritional and medicinal benefits of herbs and spices, so I won't go into detail of each one. However, I mixed the following together for their benefits, and tried it on eggs, on sandwiches, meats etc.
Although I called it "Fire it Up" we like to think of (or call it) "Full Throttle" because it fires up our "engines."
A body boosting, immune boosting, sickness fighter, overall health boosting mix.
First I picked dehydrated garden parsley, and my home ground garlic.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Random Tidbits
It's beginning to look brighter, earlier in the days here. Sunrises are pink and beautiful,and it does help with rising earlier now. This cold winter has made me lazy in the mornings. Happy Valentine's Day, by the way.
Hubby had to fix the gas line on our daughter's car (18 yr.). Luckily, it's was fixable without buying parts. However, my car needs back brakes now. Not sure when or how it'll get done (too cold to work outdoors, and with his hours).
I've been reading "sheet pan" dinner cookbooks from the library lately (when I have a few minutes).
Hubby had to fix the gas line on our daughter's car (18 yr.). Luckily, it's was fixable without buying parts. However, my car needs back brakes now. Not sure when or how it'll get done (too cold to work outdoors, and with his hours).
I've been reading "sheet pan" dinner cookbooks from the library lately (when I have a few minutes).
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Hot Pepper Pickled Eggs ~ Trial #2
I decided to make the second trial run, using Bragg's organic apple cider vinegar (vs. white organic/non-gmo vinegar). I have access to it by the gallon, and white organic vinegar is not available in stores. And it more expensive by the gallon. So...
Here is what I did for this jar of hot pepper pickled eggs.
Here is what I did for this jar of hot pepper pickled eggs.
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