After the l.o.n.g day yesterday of canning, we ended up with 27 quarts of tomato puree and so that makes a grand total of 103 quarts of tomatoes 'put by' for the winter. Praise the Lord!(I'm working in apples now!)In the past I have made our laundry detergent. I just finished up … [Read more...] about Step 2: Taking Action
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Happy Weekending
Mamie and the rest of us wish y'all a very happy weekend! … [Read more...] about Happy Weekending
Homestead Pictures
Moma Hen and Baby ChicksPreparing for winterGot Milk?MamieMy boys coming in from choresLaverne (Shirley didn't get in the picture)Beautiful HarvestMuckboots and Play-Dresses *love*Soaked Grain Bread in the Summer KitchenCanning TimeA Good Moma protecting her young … [Read more...] about Homestead Pictures
Hen Party
Saturday afternoon we got a very quick and strong thunderstorm. The hens were unprepared... we were all outside working when it came upon us. We had to run for cover pretty quickly.The chickens, well, they didn't all get there quick enough.So after the storm, here was the … [Read more...] about Hen Party
The Udder {this moment 7.30.10}
{this moment}{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for … [Read more...] about The Udder {this moment 7.30.10}
