Life in the Prairie Box
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Our home is a 1920-something Foursquare located in northern IN. Although it is in very good shape structurally, one of the previous owners made dysfunctional improvements over the years. The last owners started to straighten things out, but were forced to relocate before they got very far. My husband and I are working on finishing the job and restoring our home to as much of its original appearance as is possible and practical.
Making things!
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- Published on Thursday, 15 November 2012
Authors: Di
I think I've become addicted to making things. In the past few weeks, I've made several batches of soap. I'm using hot process in my crockpot (instructions and photos to come), and I've made a darn good imitation of Dr. Bronner's peppermint soap. I toyed with a few other recipes and scents, too. The lavender came...The fall pantry
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Authors: Di
Last year at this time I posted about how important it is to prepare for winter, both literally (when there is little to no fresh, local food available), and figuratively (when a crisis, personal or environmental, may prevent you from buying or acquiring food). This year, at almost the same time, I find myself thinking the same...My week, in pictures
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Authors: Di
Picking applesPear sauce
The pantry is filling up! Look at all my jars (the shelves are 5 jars deep) :)
I promised myself a nice grain grinder if I started making my own bread...
Trains, trains, trains...
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Under Construction
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- Published on Monday, 10 September 2012
Authors: Di
Please excuse the bare-bones layout. I suddenly decided I hated the old one and wanted it gone. Now. :)...
Life in the Prairie Box - fdf694081a24580707409597d0035858 - 2012-09-07-21-00-38
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- Published on Friday, 07 September 2012
Authors: Di
Oy. Having a new baby during harvest season is a lot of work! I've managed to can 5 pints of chicken, 7 quarts of chicken broth, 2 quarts of beef broth, blanch and freeze about 2 pounds of green beans, and blanch 3 dozen ears of corn for freezing. Tomorrow I need to cut the corn off the cob, vacuum seal it, and start...A Keeper
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 September 2012
Authors: Di
Today at the beach, Ethan wanted to climb on the big rocks in the water. I lifted him onto on, then held his hand to help him keep his balance. He grabbed me and held me around my leg and said, "I want to keep you. I'm going to keep you forever and ever."
I just didn't want to forget that moment.
I just didn't want to forget that moment.
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Odds and ends
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- Published on Sunday, 19 August 2012
Authors: Di
Whew! What a busy few weeks it's been... Wrangling a toddler, newborn, and recovering from a c-section is full-time work. No joke. Thankfully Shayne took a week off, then my mom came by on the days he was working to help me keep it together. And then, about 3 weeks postpartum, I suddenly felt normal...She's here!!
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- Published on Sunday, 19 August 2012
Authors: Di
Better late than never...On July 11, Rowyn Elizabeth was born! She arrived via c-section, for many reasons, but she was/is perfectly healthy.
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How to pasture poultry without a chicken tractor
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- Published on Monday, 18 June 2012
Authors: Di
When we first got chickens, we were surprised at how far from home they would wander. They mostly stayed in our yard, but we found that they'd occasionally go over to the bar near our house, which is further than I expected them to go, and across a somewhat-busy street. The current flock travels as well, but in a different...Random thoughts
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 June 2012
Authors: Di
It didn't start out that way, but today ended up being a busy day in the kitchen. It was one of those days that reminded me how far I've come, which was really needed. Since I'm not really having a garden this year, I feel like I'm taking steps backwards instead of forward. But I am making progress, just in...
