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, May 3, 2022
Trim is getting a new look!
Monday, May 2, 2022
Happy Homemaker Monday
Sunday was my husband's only day off during last week, and I had a "honey-do" list for him (but not a long one). I had things I needed help with to move forward on the kitchen.
We had plans for the day, and waiting until noon for a family member (his side) to pick up the free futon Daughter K left behind. He was a no-show. So frustrating with these young kids thinking they have all the time in the world, when we specifically said free and "must be picked up by noon."
We still got our motorcycle ride in, but the futon remains in my living room. Anyway, painting resumes today. I keep finding more things I need to do.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Breakfast for the work crew and ramblings on the kitchen
Friday, April 29, 2022
The purge is the word. . .
The purge continues. I took an entire truck load to a place that is a thrift store, where their sales help area businesses. However, my kitchen has another full (maybe more) load to go. I'm not sure they'll take another load.
I also have a futon that Daughter K left that is going on social media today for free.
I picked up paint swatches and got the okay from my husband. Living room painting is on hold for now, but getting ideas.
Three pieces of furniture were put on facebook marketplace, and what a pain it is to deal with. There are so many scams right now it's not even funny.
After 4 days of my husband attempting to set the brew time on the coffee pot, I figured it out yesterday. It now brews for him at 4:20am. We are both still not liking the new schedule.
If the pie safe does not sell, we have plans to rip the screen out and put in something else to keep the dust out. I am getting the most interest with that piece however.
I joined an online area garage sale page on social media. The furniture has been shared there as well, but nothing so far. No one has the money to buy right now, and we can't afford to just give it away either. It's all just frustrating, but I do not lack work to do in the house, and I'm getting worried about the time I'll need for the garden this year.
On top of that, my husband is asking me to cook up 2 dozen eggs and meat for him to take to work tomorrow for his crew. Ugh. He says he's doing it himself, but I'm pretty sure he knows that I know he does not have time for that. I guess we'll see if it happens.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Progress
I am still cleaning and purging. I got all the painting done on one side of the kitchen, and trim is next. I cleaned the window wood work and put the curtains back up.
I felt like once I was done, I wasn't done. I always seem to find more that has to be done. We are so pleased with the progress however.
My daughter K left an entire set of baking dishes of my Mom's. She said she had zero room in her apartment. So....I've inherited those and have a place to put them, but that also means purging my old ones. Mom's are prettier anyway.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Cold weather moves in (again)...
The weather Gods have once again turned us to colder temperatures, making it questionable on how much asparagus we will get. I picked what I could yesterday.
The daffodils, and hyacinths are in full bloom, but again the weather may change that.
The herb garden started springing to life, and the green onion is fully ready to harvest from, but cold weather could affect that too.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Extreme Clean Continues
I finally got the dishes (all but 2) out of the boxes and back into the kitchen. New shelf paper is down, and filled 8 boxes for donation.
I don't have to cook for an army anymore. I had 4 pizza pans. Insane! I'm passing on what the kids want for their apartments, but the rest will be donated.
I washed up rugs from the half-bath, and packed up another box of teacup/saucer sets. I'm still waiting to hear from store who may take them.
I forgot to take a photo of my breakfast yesterday. I cooked up some onion, asparagus, bell pepper, zucchini, and bacon, and added oregano, garlic and eggs. I wanted mushrooms in it, but didn't have any. I wanted to sprinkle green onion on top, but it was pouring outside.
My goal tomorrow is to go upstairs (gulp!) and start cleaning a space for the treadmill. I'm dreading going up there, but it has to be done, so I can start ripping out the carpet while my husband is at work. We won't know what we are dealing with until the subfloor is cut out in one area.