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, March 24, 2021
Clothesline Weather ~ Adult Easter Egg Hunt and other tidbuts
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Breakfast ~ A Finish
I finished the rag rug for the shower. I'm not happy with the edges this time around. I think it's not exactly square due to the thinner material I used in the very center, but it'll work. The one I made for the bathtub was much more square on the edges.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Happy Homemaker Monday
The weather is warming up, so outside work comes first this week. Rain is arriving mid-week, so I'll save inside work for those days.
I have a long to-do list, but I have much time to do it. My husband is working 10 hour days this week....sigh...
Two stores and still no canning lids. I found an empty box where they, at one time, had wide lids but sold out (I need regular lids). If I can't can and can't freeze, there isn't a reason to grow a garden this year. I could dehydrate as much as possible, but it's starting to become depressing. I have seeds started for some, but I sure home things turn around on supplies we need.
My husband, for the first time ever, actually suggested we don't plant a garden at all this year. Well, like I said, some seeds have been started, but we'll see if stores get more canning lids. Much of my canning is tomato based foods.
Today I am joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.
The weather outside is . . .
70°/45 F, Sunny
How I am feeling this morning . . .
Almost feeling like I could use another vacation, ha ha! My husband said the same thing this morning.
On the breakfast plate . . .
Have no idea yet.
On my reading pile . . .
Nothing.
On my TV . . .
America's Test Kitchen
On the menu . . .
-salmon patties, steamed broccoli
-chicken/black bean and chili/cheese quesadillas
-smoked chicken sausages/mustard dip, roasted asparagus
-Baked chicken, peas, sweet potatoes
- Breakfast, crock pot steel cut oats
-Snacks, Kamut flake bars
Looking around the house . . .
It's a hot mess again. We took off on a motorcycle ride Sunday, so the dishes need done, laundry done....yikes!
Something I want to share . . .
I have nothing today.
Devotional, Inspirational, prayer list or Bible verse . . .
No prayers requests at this time.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Chickens ~ Mailbox is up ~ Hobby Lobby Stops Offer ~ Porch Sign
Sadly, my oldest Araucana has passed away. I think she was about 6-8 years old (more so leaning towards 8 maybe). I also had to be careful letting the others out. There was either a hawk or eagle in the area, looking for a meal.
We went to one of the bigger cities to pick up chicken feed, and I found this! USA product. Did you know most meal worms are a product of China? My chickens love the chicken crack.
I made a quick stop at Hobby Lobby, but did you know they did away with their 40% coupon? I asked about it and was told they have to stop offering it until business picks up again. However, she said when items are on sale now, they are 50% vs. the regular 40%. Anyway, I'll go back when the item I need to restock is on "sale" in order to get a better price. The whole idea to get more business by taking away a coupon (good on one item) makes no sense to me.
The weather was finally good enough to install our new mailbox. The wind had died down and the sun was out. Still on the chilly side, but sunny.
We also put up my new porch sign I found last year.
We ended up playing cards on the porch until dinner time. Porch time was so worth it, as the weather was pretty nice.
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Question ~ From Pile to File Recipe
Has anyone purchased this book?
Friday, March 19, 2021
Day Out ~ Purge Continues and other ramblings
Daughter K had a day off so we decided to go shopping. Local store shopping in a quaint little town. I picked up some interesting items for the girls for "Easter baskets." I found locally made honey lollipops, and some old fashioned candies made in the USA (sold at locally owned businesses).
The weather was miserable outside - rain, high winds, gloomy. It was a perfect reason to get out and enjoy ourselves for once. Some would do the opposite, but out of the house it was.
My purge/extreme clean is back in action. I've filled 3 boxes of books, two more of misc. items, and now donating a travel case. We had one for camping and one for traveling anywhere else (when we drive). The bike is different for overnight stuff. Anyway, I decided the one we use more often holds more in the top tray, and I have one less case to store in my closet.
Oh, and because we both started purging clothing, I was much better at shopping on vacation. I literally came home with one Harley Davidson top and love it (from St. Augustine, FL). I have to say, I felt much better about my self control on buying clothing there.
Much has been on my mind lately, including getting raised beds built. We hope to be back to finishing the hallway this weekend and other jobs too.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Fog ~ Rosemary's Famous Face Cream ~ Signs of Spring
Yesterday started out with a lot of fog. The weather warmed up to the 60's and felt so great. Today it's dropping down again with wind and rain. We are now in the mixed up time of year where we can get snow, rain, fog, nice days, ugly days....just typical for us.
I had high hopes to hang laundry on the line, but the wind was pretty nasty out.
I needed more wood on the porch, but someone left the garden cart out by the coop (full of dirty straw that needed dumped). Wasn't me.
I finally got my homemade face lotion made. I use the recipe in Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs book (A beginner's guide). I will need to make more oil this summer for the next batch. I store the extra lotion in the refrigerator until I need it.
Signs of spring are showing up in the flower beds now. Some areas are a bit over crowded, so I may be digging and splitting them up after they are done blooming.
Update on the general store and consignment - no response via email. Although I had to clear up about 1,000 emails, there was zero back from the store. If I don't get one today, I'll just call and check back in.