Nov 30, 2006

It all works out.

My husband got a day off and I put the poor man to work.  We got the attic insulated yesterday, the horses trimmed, a heat duct put into the kitchen and numerous other projects.  There's always so much to do, he never gets a day off. He's back to work today.  If he checks out my blog, I want him to know how very much he's loved and appreciated. (Of course I tell him in person, but I want to tell everyone.)


Winter has hit Minnesota.  It was 2 below this morning and it'll be colder still tonight.  Just think, on Monday we had two inches of rain! I pulled out my Carhardts out today so I can do chores and I need to get a heat lamp set up in the chicken coop.  I'm never completely ready for the cold weather. 


Tomorrow I get to spend the day on my old stompin' grounds.  It'll be good to see old friends.  I think I'll crash my old Bible study.  I'm also going to look at a Bassett Hound someone has to give away up there.  My dh has wanted a Bassett for three or four years now.  Dd2 wants a dog,too, but I hope that she can be unselfish and do this for her stepdad.  We really don't want more dogs than this.


I think I"m rambling.  Better go and finish up school.  We're running late today, cuz we took a trip with Dad this morning.


From Glory Farm,


Rhonda

Nov 28, 2006

A short note...

It really is rain coming down hard-the end of November!  We don't even have any snow yet.  This is a blessing when it come to heating costs up here.  And practically unheard of.


We banked the house with haybales yesterday.  My honey is on his way home right now and I'm so grateful.  When he's home I feel like I can do anything.  I know if I fail, he'll fix it.  I never used to be like this.  I was "Independent".  I could do anything myself and if I couldn't, it didn't need to be done.  I didn't need anyone.  I need to find a middle ground here.  I think perhaps I'm just spoiled.


Time to start school. 


Have a blessed day.  It is a gift.


From Glory Farm

Nov 27, 2006

Where I Live

We had our Thanksgiving yesterday.  Though my husband is right when he says we should make such a point of being that thankful everyday.


I found a source for raw honey just 35 miles from here.  That's what I call excitement. I go through a lot of honey.  I bake with it and drink it hot and use it on hot cereal, etc.  I also found out that there is a food co-op here and I need to make out my order to go in before Sunday.  More things to be thankful for.  I also talked to my soon-to-be neighbor and asked her to stop by and give some advice on truck gardening.  She used to do it and I still have many questions.


Because my husband drives OTR, I end up doing some things that are a bit beyond my expertise.  I need to insulate the attic this week before we spend a small fortune on propane.  I also need to call and go and get some hay for our animals and also to bank our house.  I don't mind getting the hay , it's getting it up in the hay loft I'm not so crazy about.  I've never driven our John Deere and it's not easy starting in the cold.  I've never hooked it up to the power take off on the hay elevator either.  My dh says I can, and he's probably right, but I might just take the extra time and effort to stack the bales in the bottom of the barn. 


I also wanted to make the majority of our Christmas gifts this year, and between homeschooling, home remodeling, and the rest of this stuff, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed today.  So I'd best be off and bring it to my Heavenly Father.  This is no way to be.


Praise God for this day.


From Glory Farm


 

Nov 21, 2006

Blessed Sunshine

Good Morning!  my computer is in the livingroom in front of our picture window.  Sun is streaming through this morning.  We're supposed to have temps near 50 today.  That's almost record breaking by Minnesota standards.  What a blessing.  It seems that there are always so many things to take care of outside. 


Our Thanksgiving will be a bit different this year.  I usually have family over for dinner, but this year the two oldest will be with their dad and the younger two will be with their mom.  Happens in these blended families.  My dh is on the road and will be in Houston for Thanksgiving.  Wish I could ship a turkey and all the trimmings along with my heartfelt thanks for the Godly way that he guides and cares for this family.  I'm going to give the church a call and see if they need help with the community Thanksgiving dinner.  It's something I've always wanted to do and now God has given me the opportunity.


Thanks for stopping by.  Have a blessed day.  Or as the preacher says"Have a good and Godly day, for what benefit is a good day if it is not also a Godly one?" 


From Glory Farm

Nov 15, 2006

Look at this-Pictures finally up.


I did it !  I finally figured out how to make more room so I can post more pics.  This is a picture of the sunrise last week.  It was gorgeous.


This is the place that our truck garden will go.  It's about 1/3 of an acre.


 


 



Here are our new bantams.  They are the prettiest chickens I've ever owned.  Only one egg so far, though


.


Here is a picture of the aprons I'm making out of old feed and seed sacks.  I'm also making backpacks and bags of all sorts.  It's fun.  This one is modeled by dd2. 


Now that I've got that off my chest, can anyone help me personalize my blog?  I'd like to put my own pictures and font at the top.


Have a blessed, glorious day.


From Glory Farm 

Nov 14, 2006

Help-I need it

I've been trying to upload pictures to this page for days and I get an error message that says I don't have enough available space.  I've even tried loading pics that I've posted before with no problem and it won't take them either.  Can anyone tell me what might be going on?  Also, how do I customize my page with my own pics at the top?


I would be thankful for any help you can offer.


From Glory Farm

Nov 10, 2006

...More Christmas Gift Ideas

I enjoy reading all of the ideas on here for homemade Christmas gifts and I thought I'd add a couple. 


Kitchen towels-Buy fat quarters or larger pieces of homespun and cut into towel size.  Hem all the sides.  Using muslin, embroider a picture.  I embroider slightly primitive trees, or houses, flowers, Christmas designs, anything that goes with their kitchen decor.  Take the embroidered piece and center it on one half of the towel.  Stitch in place and then hand stitch with embroidery thread to give it that primitive, or handmade look.


How about taking your favorite recipes and ideas from homestead blogger or other web sites and books and compiling a cook book, or self-sufficiency book?  Decorate with clip art and put it in a three ring binder.  I'm making this for a couple of self-sufficient wanna be friends of mine.


Using a small basket, place a fat quarter of homespun in the bottom and put in three or four 1/2 pints of jellies and jams.  An easy and much appreciated gift.


Homemade Christmas wreaths are great gifts for neighbors and friends.  Using balsam or princess pine, a few red pine boughs, cedar, whatever is handy in your area, make the wreath.  I accent mine with rose hips, redtwig dogwood, alder brush cones, red pine cones and anything else that looks good out in the woods.  I like the natural look, and it's cheaper.  I use red rafia to make a large bow for the top.


Happy crafting and have a blessed day.


From Glory Farm

Nov 9, 2006

Truck Gardens

Good Morning!  We were blessed with such a gorgeous day yesterday.  Over 50 and sunny.  My dh plowed up my garden.  The plow needs some serious help, but it's better than nothing.  I'm very happy with it. 


I'm starting a truck garden and am overwhelmed with the information I've retrieved so far.  Do any of you do this?  Here in Northern Minnesota, the season isn't very long.  I'd like to put up a high hoop in the future.  I'm not sure what to plant, how much to plant, etc.  I've gardened for years, but this seems different.  We have just over 1/4 acre plowed.  I don't want to start too big and not be able to handle it all.  I plan on doing the farmer's markets.  I'm not sure what prices to charge or how to package my produce.  Any information would be great.  Help. 


From Glory Farm

Nov 30, 2006

It all works out.

My husband got a day off and I put the poor man to work.  We got the attic insulated yesterday, the horses trimmed, a heat duct put into the kitchen and numerous other projects.  There's always so much to do, he never gets a day off. He's back to work today.  If he checks out my blog, I want him to know how very much he's loved and appreciated. (Of course I tell him in person, but I want to tell everyone.)


Winter has hit Minnesota.  It was 2 below this morning and it'll be colder still tonight.  Just think, on Monday we had two inches of rain! I pulled out my Carhardts out today so I can do chores and I need to get a heat lamp set up in the chicken coop.  I'm never completely ready for the cold weather. 


Tomorrow I get to spend the day on my old stompin' grounds.  It'll be good to see old friends.  I think I'll crash my old Bible study.  I'm also going to look at a Bassett Hound someone has to give away up there.  My dh has wanted a Bassett for three or four years now.  Dd2 wants a dog,too, but I hope that she can be unselfish and do this for her stepdad.  We really don't want more dogs than this.


I think I"m rambling.  Better go and finish up school.  We're running late today, cuz we took a trip with Dad this morning.


From Glory Farm,


Rhonda

Nov 28, 2006

A short note...

It really is rain coming down hard-the end of November!  We don't even have any snow yet.  This is a blessing when it come to heating costs up here.  And practically unheard of.


We banked the house with haybales yesterday.  My honey is on his way home right now and I'm so grateful.  When he's home I feel like I can do anything.  I know if I fail, he'll fix it.  I never used to be like this.  I was "Independent".  I could do anything myself and if I couldn't, it didn't need to be done.  I didn't need anyone.  I need to find a middle ground here.  I think perhaps I'm just spoiled.


Time to start school. 


Have a blessed day.  It is a gift.


From Glory Farm

Nov 27, 2006

Where I Live

We had our Thanksgiving yesterday.  Though my husband is right when he says we should make such a point of being that thankful everyday.


I found a source for raw honey just 35 miles from here.  That's what I call excitement. I go through a lot of honey.  I bake with it and drink it hot and use it on hot cereal, etc.  I also found out that there is a food co-op here and I need to make out my order to go in before Sunday.  More things to be thankful for.  I also talked to my soon-to-be neighbor and asked her to stop by and give some advice on truck gardening.  She used to do it and I still have many questions.


Because my husband drives OTR, I end up doing some things that are a bit beyond my expertise.  I need to insulate the attic this week before we spend a small fortune on propane.  I also need to call and go and get some hay for our animals and also to bank our house.  I don't mind getting the hay , it's getting it up in the hay loft I'm not so crazy about.  I've never driven our John Deere and it's not easy starting in the cold.  I've never hooked it up to the power take off on the hay elevator either.  My dh says I can, and he's probably right, but I might just take the extra time and effort to stack the bales in the bottom of the barn. 


I also wanted to make the majority of our Christmas gifts this year, and between homeschooling, home remodeling, and the rest of this stuff, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed today.  So I'd best be off and bring it to my Heavenly Father.  This is no way to be.


Praise God for this day.


From Glory Farm


 

Nov 21, 2006

Blessed Sunshine

Good Morning!  my computer is in the livingroom in front of our picture window.  Sun is streaming through this morning.  We're supposed to have temps near 50 today.  That's almost record breaking by Minnesota standards.  What a blessing.  It seems that there are always so many things to take care of outside. 


Our Thanksgiving will be a bit different this year.  I usually have family over for dinner, but this year the two oldest will be with their dad and the younger two will be with their mom.  Happens in these blended families.  My dh is on the road and will be in Houston for Thanksgiving.  Wish I could ship a turkey and all the trimmings along with my heartfelt thanks for the Godly way that he guides and cares for this family.  I'm going to give the church a call and see if they need help with the community Thanksgiving dinner.  It's something I've always wanted to do and now God has given me the opportunity.


Thanks for stopping by.  Have a blessed day.  Or as the preacher says"Have a good and Godly day, for what benefit is a good day if it is not also a Godly one?" 


From Glory Farm

Nov 15, 2006

Look at this-Pictures finally up.


I did it !  I finally figured out how to make more room so I can post more pics.  This is a picture of the sunrise last week.  It was gorgeous.


This is the place that our truck garden will go.  It's about 1/3 of an acre.


 


 



Here are our new bantams.  They are the prettiest chickens I've ever owned.  Only one egg so far, though


.


Here is a picture of the aprons I'm making out of old feed and seed sacks.  I'm also making backpacks and bags of all sorts.  It's fun.  This one is modeled by dd2. 


Now that I've got that off my chest, can anyone help me personalize my blog?  I'd like to put my own pictures and font at the top.


Have a blessed, glorious day.


From Glory Farm 

Nov 14, 2006

Help-I need it

I've been trying to upload pictures to this page for days and I get an error message that says I don't have enough available space.  I've even tried loading pics that I've posted before with no problem and it won't take them either.  Can anyone tell me what might be going on?  Also, how do I customize my page with my own pics at the top?


I would be thankful for any help you can offer.


From Glory Farm

Nov 10, 2006

...More Christmas Gift Ideas

I enjoy reading all of the ideas on here for homemade Christmas gifts and I thought I'd add a couple. 


Kitchen towels-Buy fat quarters or larger pieces of homespun and cut into towel size.  Hem all the sides.  Using muslin, embroider a picture.  I embroider slightly primitive trees, or houses, flowers, Christmas designs, anything that goes with their kitchen decor.  Take the embroidered piece and center it on one half of the towel.  Stitch in place and then hand stitch with embroidery thread to give it that primitive, or handmade look.


How about taking your favorite recipes and ideas from homestead blogger or other web sites and books and compiling a cook book, or self-sufficiency book?  Decorate with clip art and put it in a three ring binder.  I'm making this for a couple of self-sufficient wanna be friends of mine.


Using a small basket, place a fat quarter of homespun in the bottom and put in three or four 1/2 pints of jellies and jams.  An easy and much appreciated gift.


Homemade Christmas wreaths are great gifts for neighbors and friends.  Using balsam or princess pine, a few red pine boughs, cedar, whatever is handy in your area, make the wreath.  I accent mine with rose hips, redtwig dogwood, alder brush cones, red pine cones and anything else that looks good out in the woods.  I like the natural look, and it's cheaper.  I use red rafia to make a large bow for the top.


Happy crafting and have a blessed day.


From Glory Farm

Nov 9, 2006

Truck Gardens

Good Morning!  We were blessed with such a gorgeous day yesterday.  Over 50 and sunny.  My dh plowed up my garden.  The plow needs some serious help, but it's better than nothing.  I'm very happy with it. 


I'm starting a truck garden and am overwhelmed with the information I've retrieved so far.  Do any of you do this?  Here in Northern Minnesota, the season isn't very long.  I'd like to put up a high hoop in the future.  I'm not sure what to plant, how much to plant, etc.  I've gardened for years, but this seems different.  We have just over 1/4 acre plowed.  I don't want to start too big and not be able to handle it all.  I plan on doing the farmer's markets.  I'm not sure what prices to charge or how to package my produce.  Any information would be great.  Help. 


From Glory Farm