I purchased this handheld vacuum sealer, due to the one recommended not being manufactured right now. America's Test Kitchen recommended a different one, but after doing my research, found out it may not be made again.
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~
Friday, June 10, 2022
Handheld Vacuum Sealer Updates
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Preserving Eggs ~ Ramblings
Let's talk about preserving eggs. I know how to do water-glassing, but have never dehydrated. I found a great article online by Backwoods Home Magazine. What is your preference for preserving eggs?
Suggestions on using dehydrated eggs? I'm plan to look thru my books to see what I have on this, but asking here too.
I made us some homemade teriyaki sauce for chicken teriyaki. It will last a few days (the dinner), so I won't have to cook thankfully.
My husband and I talked last night about raising a pig and cows. Goats are not in the picture yet, but I am prepared (since we raised dairy goats before).
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Strawberry season is here!
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
This and That
I spent the better part of the day in the vegetable garden. I'm am very tired, sore and feel sort of beat up. Laundry was done, a breakfast scramble baked, brought 3 bags of trash down from the upstairs, planted 2 trees (the birds gifted us in the flower bed) before the rain arrived, and did not get any painting done. A true, full blown Monday for me.
I forgot to take photos, but after I tied up the tomato plants, I noticed two banana peppers are already on, and the cherry tomatoes are on.
I've never, ever gone into June with flower beds in such disarray. The rain is continuing, so there is no chance of that today. Unless it stops early, and then I can weed from the edges, but I'm pretty sure it will be soaking wet in those beds.
The price of gas here has soared above $5/gallon, so the list making continues. I've been trying to make all my stops in one day, to avoid trips into the "big city" and so forth. I do have to make a trip soon though.
I ordered shelf brackets for my living room, and the company sent the wrong ones. Even though there is the description and a picture of my order on the receipt, they sent something totally different. It, of all things, has to be dropped at a Federal Express office. Why do things have to be so difficult when it is not from Amazon? Urgh.
Did I mention my jar openers will not be sold at the general store as planned? They are not taking any more outside sales.
A friend told me that she went out to eat, and the place looked empty, same with with another town (also a local restaurant). People can't afford to eat out at the high prices, nor spend the high priced gas to get there. Anyone else a bit concerned on how this world is going to function for us?
Meanwhile, I plan to carve out a few minutes of the week to work on another possible order for the same island store.
Monday, June 6, 2022
Happy Homemaker Monday
It was about time we were blessed with an entire weekend rest, relax, and rejuvenate.
My camper ornaments have been delivered and are for sale in a store on our favorite island. I'm creating another new items she is interested in. I'm praying I have time to work on them, and get the painting done, garden kept up, and so forth.
We are not the only ones dealing with a busy schedule. Our friends on the island could not meet up with us due to a very busy work schedule. We did stop and visit with another friend we have other there though.
My new smaller tiller finally arrived so garden work, while my husband is back to long hours, is much easier on me.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Storms and other ramblings
We had thunderstorms and some areas had damage from them. I'm about to head out and check on the garden. It'll be too wet to work in, but need to do a look-see anyway.
Limited to what I had on hand, I dug out some crochet thread and worked on something one of the kids suggested I make.