{This may be a rambling post as I have not had as much time to post lately…I do hope that is okay!} And so it is September – one of the most beautiful months of the year, I believe. The days are still so lovely and filled with the warmth of […]
Category Archives: Canning
Wow, well, it feels like we have had quite a week. Every day held new adventures, chaos, challenges and blessings. I am glad tomorrow is Sunday so we can all breathe and rest a little. Sadly, the Happy Mortician (as we call Abby, husband and father of this large family) has to work so […]
{Happy campers: group shot of our children at our recent family camp} In my family, the term making soup means you’re making excuses and procrastinating on a job that needs to be done. For example, imagine a challenging, annoying chore needs to be done around the house. If I say, “Well, I’m not ready for tackling that chore” […]
Green and yellow beans. Are they not a staple in most canning pantries? I have fond childhood memories of snapping beans with my brother and sister while watching old black and white movies in the our cool basement … then hearing the noise of the pressure canner in our blue and white kitchen the following […]
… things get done! {Little “Lazer” – as he is nicknamed – is getting so big and just enjoying this lovely summer of ours.} I read that statement somewhere last night and thought – aha! Amen and amen! So boldly practical and so true! I also recall hearing lovely advice from a mother […]