Fixing Yourself Up

I am a stay at home mom, I homeschool my daughter, so working at home usually doesn't entail me to get fixed up everyday. I could wear pajamas all day long, heck all week long really. There have been many times I have been neglectful of fixing myself up, except for Sunday/Church day of course.

I guess you can say we get into a pattern of "who cares". When really you should care. In the last couple of years I have made more efforts to fix myself up. Number one reason, Because I should be a good steward of my own body and self...Not for me but it is honoring to God. The second huge reason to fix yourself up is for your spouse. We tend to get into ruts sometimes after being married for a long time. But, why should we neglect looking pretty and kept for the one we love? I know my husband appreciates it when I fix my hair, put on a bit of makeup, get dressed, or wear some nice perfume. And yes, you can do it for yourself too..

It makes you feel good and pretty inside and outside.

It's also fun to learn some new ways to wear your hair...If your into that sort of thing. I have grown my hair out the last couple of years. My husband had expressed how much he loves long hair. I had usually kept it just below my jaw line or to my shoulders. But, what I really wanted was to please my husband and so I grew my hair out. He doesn't love me any more or any less for it or how I kept my length before...And he doesn't force me to wear it a certain way...It was just something he expressed and I wanted to make him happy. I like it too...It has been years since I have had my hair longer than shoulder length. Anyways....I have been experimenting different hairdos for fun...And my husband loves it too. My recent experiments have been up dos and victory rolls from the 40's. An era I have always loved and have been drawn to. It truly just makes me happy that my husband appreciates my efforts. A sentiment of my love for him and to show him I care about him and myself just as the days we were dating, It just take a few minutes to fix your hair and put on a little makeup! So, get out there ladies...fix yourself up and dress to impress your husband everyday or at least several times a week...Since well, I still do love my jammie days! You'll be glad you did.....Trust me!!!

Wanna try some vintage styles and victory rolls? I found several video tutorials on how to do the do through YouTube. Just search victory rolls or vintage hairstyles. 

They are beautiful, classy and timeless!

Pickles Cafe'

So excited to find this little hidden gem not to far from our new home. I am in love with the menu and the little shop upstairs and the vintage shop out back. A quaint lil place secluded in a small town surrounded by little homes and farms. It's the perfect place for a lunch and shopping all in one. 

I ordered a hammy & cheese smothered in apple butter panini... This will be a new favorite, regular place to visit with y girl, or friends and even a sweet date with Mr. Darling. Saturdays they serve breakfast...Will have to check it out. If your ever in Indiana near Fort Wayne look up Pickles...

It won't disappoint!

I came home with this fun old egg carton and a colorful linen towel from the 40's.

I already have a list of a few items I want to go back for. Until then...

Have a Happy Weekend!

Chicken Scratch~ End Of Summer Canning

We went to the Farmer's Market this last weekend and I found a kind Farmer who was selling veggies and tomatoes. It was almost the end of the day and a storm was pushing through, we got to talking a bit and I told him I didn't have a garden of my own this year and really wanted to can some tomato stuff this year. He said he would give me a great deal...Almost 100 pounds of Roma tomatoes for $30. Ummmm Yes! I felt that was a good and fair price...He was very kind!

I got to working..and ended up with a bit of a head cold which held me back for a couple days this week...But I am still working on preserving every last bit of them. I made 4 quarts of smooth spaghetti sauce, 6 quarts of whole tomatoes and working on chunky marinara sauce. Not sure yet how many jars I will get from that. Then I still have one huge box to go...So thinking of just canning whole or diced tomatoes which are always great for using in chili or making a quick sauce from that. 

We were also blessed with green beans and more zucchini and cucumber by a couple from church. I canned the green beans....And will most likely pickle some squash 

and then freeze a bunch of it for breads.

It's been a busy week... I just hope to get most of this done before I start making apple sauce and apple butters.....Then maybe I can get my house and kitchen back in working order. It is filled with jars and canning pots!

Of Course I Can!

I have been working diligently in the kitchen preserving the zucchini and cucumbers that were given to us. I made some relish and a peach mango salsa the other day. I have a few more recipes to go as well as freezing the zucchini for Winter baking. We have been blessed by the bounty given to us this Summer...And looking forward to enjoying it all this Winter. 

Canning and preserving your own food is rewarding!

 I highly recommend it!

Chicken Scratch~ The Homestead Is Almost Up And Running!

We have made a lot of progress our first month here in Indiana! Our homestead is almost up and running and functioning. We have been doing a lot of deep cleaning and painting, setting up the necessities and getting ready for more order. I managed to go through our belongings and set aside things we don't need for re sale or donation. I have found a place for almost everything. Just working on a few lingering items and trying to find room. 

Our little farm bedroom is all set up, painted and decorated with treasured photos of our grandparents. The room is very tiny but perfect really. 

We simply need a place to lie our head down at night.

The kitchen is also finally up and running!!!! We had to purchase a new stove/oven...Since the one left in the house was burned to a crisp inside the oven. Not sure but it didn't look safe nor did it look hygienic to even bake in. We chose the matching stove to our refrigerator. Can't wait to make many cherished suppers and desserts in this little kitchen for family and friends..And to preserve good wholesome food for my little family. 

Speaking of preserving food. I was able to preserve some veggies that were given to us. I canned Green beans, zucchini, spicy zucchini salsa, sweet dill pickles, and basil peach jam. I will also be making some relish, pickled zucchini and squash, and zucchini salsa verde. 

So happy we will have a few goodies for Winter...But I am so looking forward to our very own garden on our homestead next Spring. We have plans for it just beyond the clothesline.