@@karinarodriguez2055 You are welcome. I've gotten great. Feedback from people I've given an itch relief stick to. Even my skeptical husband likes it, lol. It works!

Homestead where you are until you can get to the location where you can have animals. Planning is the first step to getting there. Dreaming is nice but it doesn't make things happen.

I hope to keep attracting more pollinators. This year it seems to be humming birds.

They are aren't they. They've grown so much already. It's almost time to set our next batch.

Thanks. I didn't know. It must be masked enough in this blend. There hasn't been any trouble so far.

Blanching is a bit messy until you find a method that works easily for you, but once you've got it, it saves the quality of many vegetables. Even green beans, corn, and carrots benefit from blanching. Having your own ready-to-cook hashbrowns or potato add-ins is a great way to preserve those potatoes before they go bad.

Most information I've found suggest frozen potatoes that have been blanched first can last well up to a year. We just used up the last of ours 2 weeks ago, so we got 4 months. They might have lasted 4 months in our fridge or pantry, but there is something about this house. They tend to sprout quickly, or go soft.

Thank you. I hope I continue to entertain and inspire.

The Sloggers keep my feet dry.

There are methods thankfully. Even after the treatment there were still bugs the next day. I'm hoping it's just a delayed exposure. It's gross pulling out eggs and having bugs crawl on you.

Can what you buy from the grocery store canned. Then add more each season. The convenience of soups, chili, and stew base is great when you've had a long day and just want something easy.

Thank You. I hope I can continue to inspire you. ❤️

If you've pre-soaked or pre-sprouted them you can examine the sprout and see if it's a root or a leaf that's sprouting out. If you can't tell, lay it on its side. The plant knows what it's supposed to do.

@@ButtercupAndFernHomestead Praise the Lord! Plants are smart!

Wonderful. Just be sure they are 100% pure essential oils. Many perfume oils exist out there. Lemongrass, citronella, lavender are great and easily available. Thyme is another great one. Thanks for watching ❤️

@ButtercupAndFernHomestead they are straight up and some of them are so smelly

Frankincense is easily available and it's great for skin also. The more you dabble the more you learn about the qualities that can work for you.

I hear you. Be super mindful of your posture and positioning when you're gardening. Don't extend too far. Don't twist too much. Ergonomics are really important in gardening.

And it's good for our bodies too. Vitamin D, upper body activity, and sense of accomplishment. Win, win, I'd say. Thanks for watching.

Right!?! And an upper body movement we will use while gardening. If anyone is as lazy as I have been, they will appreciate the simple movement.

I'm not sure where you are, but we've been raining for 48 hours or more now, and more to come tomorrow. Bring on the 🌞

Similar weather here in the Kingston area.

@@laurashaw9080 I'm about 45 minutes from Kingston

Have you ever thought of it as exercise?

I always trying to get at least the sheets and towels go on the line even in winter I agree they smell great even in the city.

Yes, even in the city. Here, we have to avoid spreader days though, lol. It gives a new/old meaning to fresh country air.

Thanks. Yes. The extra movement for those of us over 50 😉

Thanks. We have had more cheat foods than moderate the past few years. Our bodies are showing the results. Time for healthy choices every meal.

There are some limitations. There should be no thickeners, rice, or noodles. I would also make very sure no frozen bits are remaining. The time will be the same as I used, 75 minutes for pints, and 90 minutes for quarts, with whatever pressure you should use for your elevation. I can't see why it would be an issue. But that is up to you to decide. Do a little more research first.

I would love to have a freeze dryer so I can preserve my organically grown veggies into my retirement years. But for now, canning my own foods in glass will have to be my method. Besides, what's in mylar bags that we don't know about yet? The lower sugar, gluten-free oatmeal freezer cookies are in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLWDgM1o2rathIk.htmlsi=Rfi_MCH6_UFPUw8w

I would absolutely love a freeze drier, as well. One day!

This is a nice alternative to other soups. And it can be kept vegan/ vegetarian if you like. Adding spinach or beans can shift it toward tomato Florentine or minestrone style soup. My broth is not thick like either of those, but yours might be. It doesn't have to be canned. It can be eaten fresh or frozen.

Thank you. We are trying to become more health minded, but it's a slow process. We want the lifestyle habits to stick. We've spent too many years being lazy and self-indulgent. Living the homestead life has brought more of it little by little. Thanks for joining us.

Thank you. I hope I can continue to meet your watching criteria. I hope you have a great weekend too. It's supposed to be beautiful weather here.

I enjoyed them, until the middle 4 were mouldy. The best before date is into August. We just bought them Wednesday and they were already spoiled Saturday morning. Right in the middle of the pack. It makes me wonder if one of them was undercooked or if they were stacked while still warm. I'm disappointed to say the least.

Thank you. Your educated feedback is very welcomed. Thank you.

I've seen old BBQ conversions too. And during our bushcraft days people were making one at a group camp during the winter. It was a fun experiment.

Lol. I bet. It's easy to go over budget, but with diligence you can get the bargains, and only the bargains.

It is yummy. I think we can all benefit from less sugar in these products. Thanks for watching.

Yes, that's true. I'm hoping it can motivate someone.

It sure is. When someone in the house gets sick for example, it's super handy to have ready.

Good idea. I'm working on several loads of laundry today. Bending is happening. Squats would be good too.