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Yes, it takes a day out of the week to can just gr...

2009-04-16T10:53:00.000-04:00

Yes, it takes a day out of the week to can just green beans. Then another for salsa and then another for strawberry jam. There's no flavor like it at the grocers. But there are not enough hours in the day to keep up with filling your pantry at that home grown level. Simplification for me is working and writing and using the income from that to keep the household maintained. I would like to reach

Thanks, Wanda! I learned canning from my mom, but ...

2009-04-16T10:03:00.000-04:00

Thanks, Wanda! I learned canning from my mom, but gave it up a few years ago. We do still freeze a lot of food. Still have my canner, in case I get the urge. I find that the older I get, the simpler I want things to be!

There have been times we had wood stoves, canned a...

2009-04-15T20:57:00.000-04:00

There have been times we had wood stoves, canned a huge garden, we live on a 5 acre farm and know about simple life, but it is also a hard life. Thanks for all of your insights.
Blessings,
Wanda Chamberlain

Great interview. I must admit that I really love t...

2009-04-15T16:41:00.000-04:00

Great interview. I must admit that I really love the modern conveniences. Today is my laundry day and I thank God that I have a washer and dryer just a few steps away. I really admire folks who live or have lived without such conveniences.

I used to backpack "before children" and once my k...

2009-04-15T16:04:00.000-04:00

I used to backpack "before children" and once my kids started showing up, I came to appreciate motels and indoor bathrooms and restaurants! Ha! Patty, you are so right that living within our means takes MUCH anxiety away. As Elliot and I have sought God for increasing our offerings through the years, we are always in awe to see how God provides so that we can continue to give more. What a

That's true, Connie. And maybe I should have menti...

2009-04-15T14:42:00.000-04:00

That's true, Connie. And maybe I should have mentioned--my dad did modernize the plumbing in that house when I was 10 years old or so. It was wonderful, and we were SO thankful!

Yes, balance is so important, Connie. And living w...

2009-04-15T12:49:00.000-04:00

Yes, balance is so important, Connie. And living within our means so that the peace that passes understanding is not smothered in anxiety.

Thanks so much Susan and Patty. I know when I thi...

2009-04-15T12:12:00.000-04:00

Thanks so much Susan and Patty. I know when I think of how things "used" to be I shudder and am thankful God chose to have me in the modern day with indoor plumbing. I have much repsect for those who endured those hardships becasue in many ways they had such a great work ethic and sense of family that seems to be getting lost. I also had my children take care of their own vehicles and college,