Member DebinAZ
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Praying for you.
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So, my definition of success is looking back on my day and feeling satisfied with what I did accomplish that day, and that it IS good enough for today. Yes, my goals are lofty, but realistically, I’m not going to get it all done, that’s why there’s tomorrow. If I can go to sleep tonight with a heart of satisfaction, I can start tomorrow with a light heart.
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Yep, me too. I don’t have a large homestead like yours. Nonetheless, it takes a lot of physical and emotional energy to do it alone. So, upon self evaluation and realization I am able to set goals and limits that won’t be self-destructive. I’m never going to get my arthritic, younger husband to join me in the labors unless there’s something this 5-foot, 60-year-old just can’t do. I have to let some things go and choose to do the things I can, and those will be the things that bring me the most value and pleasure. Hmmm, there is the option of finding like minded people to learn the skills I have in exchange for assistance. Just maybe I can find that someone. Best of luck to you, my friend.
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I definitely agree and would like to see a food preservation forum. I do canning, dehydrating, herbal tinctures and salves. Grow ’em and use ’em throughout the year.
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Dehydrate Cinnamon Apple Chips. I do this every time apples go on sale. Use an apple peeler/corer/slicer for faster results. For every eight apples, mix in a zip lock bag, or bowl, the following ingredients with the apples: (start by mixing 2 tablespoons lemon juice with the apples) 2 Tablespoons white sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon. You can also add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set dehydrator at 135 to 145 (choose what you are comfortable with with your machine). Takes 12 hours or more depending on the thickness and quantity of trays. Once cooled, seal in a glass jar. I have a hand held vacuum sealer that removes the air from my canning jars. My kids like to snack on these and I can rehydrate for oatmeal apple crisp or apple pie.
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It you don’t minded, I recommend reading the comments in “Crazy Dazes”. Just read them myself and they are quite insightful and inspiring.