So I was totally going to blog about how awesome dehydrating food is… but I can’t. Because once again, the devil was in the details for me. I love blueberries – in muffins, pancakes, oatmeal, etc. Besides Bou, none of the other children are excited about them. So that means, yup, I don’t purchase them.…
Around the ‘stead July Update
To say I have been busy busy is an understatement. You would think we would have a custom built mansion. Alas, that is not the case. So what have you been slaving over Ms Belle? Grab your cup, follow me around and I'll show you! We have a fridge! Yall. Seriously. After 2 years being…
Solar Power
This was interesting to set up. Not difficult but I didn’t order everything to go with the kit we purchased, thinking it was all “normal” stuff that I could just pick up locally. I was wrong. I should have ordered the stuff online. So after spending 2 days running around and calling various stores we…
Generator-ator
Here's a riddle for you. What does a generator, diet coke, cast iron skillets and electrical wires have in common. It's not what you think. Let me tell you. Another big ole huge leap recently has been a new generator! Wha wha! Yea, it kinda feels like winning the lottery. Or at least what I…
Plumbing: Take 3… or 4…
You know that point when something has to be done – it’s well past time – and you simply don’t care how it gets done, or even if it done right, just so long as it is done and checked off the list. Yea, that. That’s where I am with this plumbing and electrical stuff. …
We got this solar thing… I think
I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s "It's for your good". It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
Power Plight
And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
7 Quick Takes – 6/29/2013
Up this week: Could it be... Electricity?!, sweet trees, cheater cooking while staying cool and a note to just jump.- 1 -Oh Lawdy lawdy, what a ride it has been, this power thing. Or lack of, for better understanding. Off grid, generator issues galore, making do, getting by and thriving still. The electric company…
7 Quick Takes – 6/21/2013
Up this week: A week in a powered home, lots of pinteresting researching, lazy homesteading and a solar cooker! - 1 -Whew, let me just say, an unplanned stay in a powered home for a week is like vacation yall. AC, wifi, PS3, a REAL kitchen - with a dishwasher and a fridge! The children…
It’s For Our Good
At this point I am shaking my head chuckling. The alternative is curling up in the fetal position while rocking in the corner.It will all make sense in a moment. You may even laugh a little.After writing up that lovely I'm a sell out post yesterday. We load up in the truck, on a mission…
Together Simply 