Our New Addition- (a little bit late in posting)

Here is our new addition to our family, he is a pure bred German Shepard, his name is Landon. He came to us at 14 weeks and has grown considerably. He weighed in at 30 pounds. He will be 5 months on the 24th November. He is weighing in 50+ pounds and eats heartily and seems constantly hungry. We found out he is allergic to something in the cat and dog food. So we are feeding him oatmeal, milk, and eggs with supplemental meat and bones twice a week. He does get table scraps and we are careful what he gets. Whatever we do not eat generally goes to the chickens and goats or to the garden compost pile. When you come by if you would give us some warning. We will try to have him calmed down. 

Celebration Potatoes

We call funeral potatoes in our house Celebration Potatoes.
I do not eat potatoes, but my family does.
Here is the easy recipe I used when I made them last:

Gluten-free and Corn-Free
Celebration Potatoes

Preheat oven to 350 deg.
9 x 13 pan

32 oz Frozen hash Browns or 2 lbs Freshly Shredded potatoes
2 -10 oz containers Cream of something soup
1 Tbsp Dried or 1/4 c fresh onions
16 oz Sour Cream
10 oz Shredded Cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper

1/2 C Parmesan Cheese

Mix all together except Parmesan cheese.
Spread into 9 X 13.
Sprinkle on Parmesan Cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 30 min or until brown on top.
Enjoy.

My Basic Daily Routine with Essential Oils

Here is a link to my first video about my daily routine.

Featuring Grounding Blend, Calming Blend, Protective Blend, and Repellent Blend

I will have a more in depth routine up on video in the near future.

For those who watch, will you please leave a comment and let me know what you like.

If you would like to learn more please contact me.

Crock pot meal and make ahead freezer meal

*Sorry no pictures.....
Wednesday this week
I cooked up 12 Drumsticks in the crockpot on High for 4 hours with a little cooking liquid.
I baked 6 Chicken breasts (good sized) they also had cooking liquid with freshly ground Italian spices, Sea Salt, and freshly ground peppercorn medley (green , red, white). I baked on 425 for about an hour plus.
Mean time I used my rice cooker to make up 8 servings of rice. Using the measuring cup that comes with the rice cooker measures only 3/4 c or 145 g of rice. I put water in to the 8 cup line in the pan, than added 3 rice measuring cups. I set it going with an hour delay and let it cook away.  This was Batsmati rice, not the standard Long Grain white rice. There is a carrier used to add nutrients back that I have had issues with so I only use Batsmati, brown, Arborio, or mixes without the stuff added.  I rinse and soak all of my rice.
While this was all cooking. I took out the broccoli and cut it to size I needed.

When the rice and chicken breasts were done. I allowed to breast to cool on the counter. I scooped rice out into two pans about 1/2 to 1 inch. Then I put the broccoli on. I pulled out two boxes cream of something (chicken and mushroom) soup I have diluted them as directed poured half of the mix over over pan and the rest over the other.  (I used Pacific Organic Brand- no Gluten, no Corn or Potato. I may have to pull out my Gluten-Free Gourmet book and find the Cream soup base and make without the boullion.) I then sliced the chicken breasts and added them on top. Pulled out my shredder and just over a pound Medium cheddar. I put half of what I Shredded on each meal. then I took foil and put non-Shiny side down. They are now in the freezer waiting their date with destiny-Dinner.

Now the drum stick were going to do something similar, But I had to feed the kids and husband. 2 drumsticks each with a hardy helping of rice (I ran a second batch.) and some BBQ sauce for them was a meal.

Shoes, shoes, shoes

Here are the shoes left in my closet. 

Left to Right , top to bottom

Brown leather slip-ons from AAFES over 7 years ago

Black soft Leather boots from Park City Outlet Mall over 5 years ago

Brown Leather strap sandals from before I got married, yes over 24 years ago

Dark Gray Suede Boots from Park city Outlet Mall over 5 Years ago

Gray Altra Zero-Drop Shoe From Al's Sport Store purchased 1 month ago. 

-My everyday shoe that ends up in church somtimes and at events that requires a lot of walking.

Blue Asics Running Shoe from Al's Sport Store purchased 1 month ago

Leather strap Flip-flop from Payless over 7 years ago.

Red Sandal from Payless over 7 years ago.

Plus the toe sof my fuzzy blue slippers for around the house in summer.

Not pictured 

-Olive muck boots for yard and irrigation work over 4 years old.

-Insulated Hunting boots over 8 years old

-My rubber sole blue suede fuzzy lined house shoes for winter purchased last winter.

-Bright Blue Water shoes

-Black Patent Leather shoes for Class A military uniform for Funerals

-Shower shoes- on pair in van and one pair for around the house when it is really hot

-BLack Leather combats boots 

Funny thing is that I have gotten rid of all of the heels over 1 inch, because they cause shin splints. My husband and I discussed this last night. I was frustrated at not being able to wear them because of the pain they cause. His response was "Good, you don't need them anyway." He explained that one of the podiatrist he saw says that he loves ladies who wear high heels becuase they are his best patients and keep in business. I guess for all my podiatrist friends, i wion't be a good customer.  

I am so grateful for a man who does care for flashy things, wel except guns and garden tools.

I do need to look for a good quality pair of Leather strap sandals to replace the 20 year old ones. Plus I am looking at a pattern that alloows me to make the sole and upper of a shoe through crochet. WE shall see where that goes. 

Closet de cluttered thus far

As you can see, I have 4 pair of slacks. I have 5-8 skirts some are in the laundry. My blouses there are two more in the wash so 7 all total for wear. The sweaters are stacked according to color, use and type.

There are 2 jumpers, 2 dresses, 5-7 skirts, a light to heavy shirt that can worn over others, my one jacket from Lands End, Scout uniforming items, and Hunters Education uniform. I do need to add a couple more uniform items for business and volunteer activities.

If I to,d you some of these clothes are 24+ years old you may not believe me, but they are. Interesting for some, I'm sure. Now for the work and relaxing clothing. I may be doing some sewing to add to these.

Cloth menstrual pads for home storage

These are cloth menstrual pads that I would make. I will be finishing to renew Dorothy's supply for when she returns. I will share the pattern if asked.