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~
Sunday, March 28, 2021
From Pile to File Recipe
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Random Tidbits
We have been getting rain here, and high winds. We are now in the time of year where it's anything can go weather - high, low, rain, you name it. I'm glad for the rain, as my garlic is getting watered and spring bulbs.
I did some quick research on growing figs in our state. It's difficult because of our winters. I could look for a small variety, which would be easier to cover over winter. I'm still contemplating re-planting the elderberry trees the deer ruined. Possibly some other trees. It all depends on what the nursery carries near me.
I've planned the Easter menu. Recipes are all checked and re-checked, and shopping list written out.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Seedlings ~ Newest Crochet Project
A good friend sent me tomato seeds and I started them this year vs. buying all my plants. Daughter K did a great job watering them while we were on vacation. A few didn't come up, but I replanted seeds and they are already up. I just thought it was much better to try and start as much as I could myself this year. As more and more people start to grow gardens, plants were hard to find last year (like some hot peppers I only plant a few of).
"Do not print another recipe to try! Do not do it! You have a bunch all over the kitchen already! Stop!.......too late." Prints two more.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
This and That
I sent an email to Ball canning supplies. It was pretty much a generic answer. It listed all the stores they sell them in, which I already checked, and no answer as to when they will have more. They did say they were having a "shortage" so there is that.
I've checked 9 Target store within 50 miles - out of stock. Same with Kroger, Walmart, and Meijer, Ace Hardware, Menard's, Lehman's Hardware, and other stores. I'll keep trying. I see they are selling some regular lids on Amazon, but a box of 12 for almost $14.00. The mentioned sending supplies to Michael's crafts, but they only sell jars with lids not just lids.
Talked with a friend and she tried to find some in TN while on vacation and an Amish store. Nada. Zero. I also checked while in FL. Nada.
My husband is working longer hours, so that means more crochet time before he gets home. Not sure why, but I started a new project (shaking my head). I still have a list of on-going projects and things that need restocked.
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.