I dehydrated more sage and rosemary, and started a sage tincture.
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, September 29, 2021
Dehydrating ~ and other tidbits
I dehydrated more sage and rosemary, and started a sage tincture.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Tuesday Tidbits
Monday was a busy day for sure. I called Daughter E to ask if the homemade ginger-ale I delivered was helping with her nausea. She has lost her smell, but not her taste. She is moving around to keep her from getting worse, and getting sun and fresh air. She's basically bored stuck there all by herself. She has dug out her craft box and made some friendship bracelets.
I called Mom to check in and see if her 14 free meals arrived. Unfortunately, she is not seeing any improvements and said she'll call her doctor. Oh, and no meals.
Dandelion greens were blanched and frozen. I dug into the jungle of our potato patch. Zero. Well, not really zero, but a teensy one on each plant. Lack for and too many super hot days was the problem this year.
I submitted a vendor request form to a business that is similar to one in the "Big City" but haven't heard back yet. The one in the "Big City" was too expensive to rent and offered one table space to sell my handiwork.
However, some great news! I may be selling some things at a store on the island next summer season. So excited. I'll be working on those items this winter. I've also spoken to the owner of the General Store in another town. I've emailed them a photo of my jar grippers to sell there. I pray it all works out.
Monday, September 27, 2021
Happy Homemaker Monday
We had a beautiful sunrise Sunday morning. After shopping for Mom and Daughter E (and door dashing), we retired at the house with playing cards on the porch. We have been exhausted, so I'm hoping we both revived after last night's good sleep.
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Cleaning ~ Weddings and Door Dashing
I spent Friday cleaning, washing laundry, tidying up, and sanitizing.
Friday, September 24, 2021
Chilly Weather and random chit-chat
I think we are moving out of the temperature drop, and back into the 70's.
Daughter E is sick. We tried to buy her some zinc, but it was sold out. We found her some vitamin D and C, and delivered her some 4 Thieves. It was a door drop just to be safe, and thank goodness we did. She went to the doctor and tested positive for covid. Please pray for her and anyone she was in contact with.
I sent Daughter K with another door drop for her with other medicinal items that could help her. She lives alone with her cat, so I reminded my husband we need to door drop some cat food soon. I pray she recovers quickly. So many more at my husband's work are getting sick too.
I am dropping out of the craft show for all these reasons. My Mom needs our help with food, cat food, household chores, getting the mail, putting trash out and many other things. I can't put her at risk. She literally cannot walk well, and needs someone to check on her physically vs. just a phone call. Stay safe my friends.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Rain and Wind ~ Dutch Oven Chili Adjusted ~
We are getting hit with a ton of rain and wind. Flooding is happening in some areas. The temperature has really dipped too. We woke up to 48 degrees this morning.
I went scrambling for my chili recipe and could not find it. I think I have too many tab options in my recipe box ha ha!
I found it in the "camping" recipes, but I adjust it to make on the stove and in the crock pot.
I basically cook the bacon and ground beef first on the stove top (or oven). Then put all remaining ingredients in the crock pot. I add jalapeno for some heat too.
I'm putting the recipe here, but if you want to make it over a campfire, you'll need a dutch oven and hot coals.
Dutch Oven Chili
1/2 lb. bacon, organic
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Hot Peppers and other tidbits
I did one more picking of the hot peppers. Some went with my husband to his work to share with co-workers. Three trays of the rest went into the freezer.
I spent most of the day doing housework and laundry. There was so much to catch up on.
There are two upcoming large outdoor fall festivals (prior to the one I signed up for selling crafts). If more people become sick from attending these, I plan on pulling out of my commitment (craft show), for the safety of my mother.
Once again, Mom's 14 free frozen meals arrived rotten and thawed out. They are once again shipping another 14 meals. I however, would personally tell them to not attempt it anymore. We can pick up groceries, and although the free meals would have helped, delivery is just not going to happen with today's situation.
It's just that more and more people we know are getting sick from attending large event. Too close to home for us.
It's 58°F this morning, with wind and rain.