Storm/winter prep is not new to us. I made sure all the dishes were washed, and laundry done, chickens got fresh straw, and salt tank filled.
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, December 23, 2022
Storm Updates
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Winter Storm ~ Blizzard Conditions
My afternoon delight most days now - homemade hot chocolate and mini marshmallows we picked up in Amish country.
You may see blips in posts now. Meaning, more chances of power outages, loss of internet (like this morning), etc.
This morning there was a car accident nearby, which took out power, and I am sure I heard life flight fly over. Praying for all involved.
No, the heaters are not on yet. and the temps will drop to 0°F tonight (so frustrated with getting this done). Experts have been called in at this point. Delivery on our flooring transition piece is a month from now. We will fire up the woodstove, but I sure hope we saved our fireproof rug from the pellet stove. I went to the farm store to buy a new one, and they told me they never got any shipped in this year.
I made an attempt to have the sofa moved back to the living room, but we could not get anyone in the family to help move them. We literally have about an hour of daylight after my husband gets home from work.
The winter storm is moving in now. Rain turns to snow, then icy roads and blizzard conditions. I believe we will be snowed in for a few days. Stay safe my friends.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
This and That
Monday, December 19, 2022
Happy Homemaker Monday
In with the new....remote control too. Simple, farmstead style, and we can control the fan for winter or summer (will work either direction). My husband and I took the old one out, put together the new one, and he re-wired it. The top still needs hooked to the ceiling, but it's in working order.
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Homemade Lip Balm
Homemade lip balm has been made. I originally made it with calendula infused oil, but now make it with lemon balm infused oil, plus essential oils.
Instead of buying the holder to hold up the tubes, I just wrap a few with rubber bands, and it works great. I save the rubber bands from any mail delivery. I also use a can, washed and dried (from chickpeas/beans etc.). I bend a "spout" for easy pouring.
I did not write down the source for my recipe, but there is one on Mountain Rose Herbs online, and many other recipes to use online. Trust me, it took some work to get the binder out of my office, ha ha! I'm just glad this is done. I use the lip balm all the time.
I try to keep notes on my recipes. I had written this makes 10, but I got 9 tubes. I guess it will depend on tube size. Anyway, the benefits of growing medicinal herbs.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Flooring Snafu and Tidbits
I spent most of my morning making a breakfast casserole with dandelion greens, but guess what while it was baking?
The new flooring did not work with our floor. As well as a new level floor was, this flooring was not working (thin, and locking side would not stay locked).
It was all taken out, and our handy man went home. New flooring was picked up, so we will find out this weekend if it will work better. It's thicker, and actually less expensive.
The rain arrived last night as expected, and it's is to rain all day long. The weatherman says, "do not let this rain fool you." A winter storm is on the way.
My few outdoor tasks today are halted, but I have plenty to do inside today. It's still not feeling like Christmas at all. I can say though, I'm glad I'm not running around crazy busy baking and cooking this year.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
This and That
I ended up cooking eggs for breakfast, using my English muffin rings. I cooked bacon as well for sandwiches.