Amusing Reflections Of A Country Girl

Monday, September 24, 2007

Welcome to the 17th Homesteading Carnival: Autumn Harvests Edition

Welcome to the 17th Homesteading Carnival! This is edition is mainly about Autumn Harvests: Pumpkins, Squash and Apples... All signs that FALL is here! Fall is the time when the earth sheds it's summer coverings to prepare for the bare winter, and then the glorious spring. Fall is the time when we reap what we have worked for all summer and are now able to enjoy the fruits of our labors.

Pumpkins are a big symbol of the fall spirit. There is endless list of things to make with pumpkins... Last year BChsMamaof3 of Hub Hof Academy posted Pumpkin Pies recipes as every year we all break out in the mood for warm pumpkin pie.

Angela of Home and Family wrote about "Preserving Your Pumpkin Harvest"... Full of great tips on autumn recipes and pumpkins... The cranberry pumpkin bread is one I must try! Cranberries AND pumpkins?! Who could ask for more?

So you've dug out your pumpkin to make the delicious pies, but you've still got the left over seeds and pulp. What do you do? How about making some RANCH PUMPKIN SEEDS or SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS? Doesn't that sound good? I've never had pumpkins seeds but Amy of SimpleFolk is making me want to.

I think we've had our fill of pumpkins; how about an apple? Eva The Dining Diva has a WIDE assortment of apple dishes. From Caramel Marshmallow Apples and Honey Baked Apples to Apple Pancakes and Apple Fritters, and that's only four!

LaVonne of Serenity Sheep Farm wants to Put Up Apple Pie Filling for future use. Canning has enabled us to pull a can of food off the shelf and eat it. It's an old method and it's still going strong today in many homes. An excellent way to preserve your food.

Rachel of Rachel's Reasoning did canning for the first time this year. A whole new experience for this young lady of 13. It was a big deal for her, being the cook, country, wanna-live-in-the-1800's girl that she is.

As our houses fill with the sweet aroma of pies, pastries, and other lovely dishes... how lovely would a Russian Sage Wreath smell as you walked through your house? Linda of Crooked Creek Farm shows us how to make your wreath after trimming your bush.

Stacey of Joy of Truth writes about how "Delightful Autumn!" is... she even wrote a beautiful poem about it along with her thoughts.
And the urbanhomesteader, michele, also put her thoughts about Fall down on her blog, "My favorite season is the fall. I love the woodsy smells that come from the earth. I don't exactly know what it is but it's intoxicating."

Catherine Love~ Ramblings from my Heart and Home expounds on the Change of the Season, and not only talks about the first day of fall with her girls, but also "rambles" on her change of season in her spirit and how God has been tugging on her heart.

As fall has come around so have the fall festivals, right here on Amusing Reflections a of

CountryGirl, I got to experience the whole pioneer life at the Johnny Appleseed Festival! how great God is and how He has allowed us to grow in the way we live.

Page of Desiring a Simple Life writes from England, and tells about the wonderful Harvest Festival they have going on there. A wonderful way to share what God has given to us with others.

Rose of Roses Are Pink also took part in the historical reenactments, A Civil War one, as is tradition for her family. Being the very accomplished young lady that she is, she made a beautiful gown to fit the era. You must check it out.

Jacque of Seeking Rest on the Homestead shares her thoughts about a wonderful magazine, that you ay have heard of: The Girlhood Home Companion. A wonderful magazine designed to shape daughters into a Godly Woman. It's "Beauty For Your Daughter's Heart". Jacque says, "this is not the regular mag you will find on today's rack. It is not one that encompasses today's expectations of girlhood. It does not encourage the worldliness that is commonly accepted in tv and movies or the idea of the teen philosophy taught even in christian churches."

And, I will leave you, on this fine Autumn day, with tale of an unforgettable experience with

SuperHorseSteader in "Oh the Pain". Amanda of My Learning Experience has learned a great lesson this past week... She shoulda named her horse Biter since she now has a massive bruise on her arm. Stop over there and offer your condolences!

Happy Autumn!
Jocelyn

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 01:51 - Great Job!

Posted by imspecl

Great job with the Carnival. Thank you for including me. It's a first for me. I don't know how you found my blogg out of the many out there but again, thank you. I enjoyed reading your post very much and plan on visiting those mentioned. Keep up the good work and hope to come back to read your archives if that's ok.

Michele

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 02:12 - Untitled Comment

Posted by HuberHof

Thanks so much for adding me and I've put an entry on my homeschool blog directing everyone here to check out all of the other great entries!
Blessings,
HuberHof aka BChsMamaof3

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 09:20 - Fantastic job

Posted by Kitty

You have done a beautiful job with this weeks carnival J. It is gourgeous.
Kitty

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 09:41 - Untitled Comment

Posted by stitchnchick

Awesome carnival, Jocelyn! I enjoyed it so much.:o)

Amy

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 01:09 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CatherineAnn

You really did do a great job, and I see that I'm not the only person who thinks so! Love the graphics! Thanks for your comment and I'd be honored to be one of your "regulars" ;) . I'll try to send in my own submissions weekly, but please don't hold your breath LOL! Sometimes my computer is OFF all weekend. Since I'm a part-time working mama now, I'm not able to keep up with everything like I want to...I'm trying to adjust, but it's tough! I'd love to host the carnival again- just give me a week or so notice so I can plan ahead.
Hugs,
Catherine

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• Monday, September 24, 2007 at 08:30 - Hey:)

Posted by shekinah

Jocelyn, you really have done a glorious Homestead Carnival this week, it is brilliant and I love the pics that you have added too :)

I love the way you write anyway, you have a beautiful style.

Hugs
Page

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• Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 09:26 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>

Posted by stitchnchick

Hi Jocelyn!

Who is hosting the 18th carnival? I have a post all ready to submit. (Thought I would get in early this time!) :o)

Amy

Edited by stitchnchick on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 08:27

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• Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:28 - loved your carnival

Posted by ABuening

I enjoy reading these carnivals. As always many good blogs to read. Love the apple recipes. Thanks for your work.

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Country-Girl At Heart

Hello there! My name is Jocelyn (that’s Jos-e-lyn, btw); I am a 16yo, homeschooled student, who is striving to be a Godly young woman and follow the Scriptures wholeheartedly and diligently... I hope to share my Homestead experiences here and learn from others...I live on a small hobby farm where I have 7 Nubian goats, plenty of chickens, and a few dogs. We love our country home and the normalcy of being away from "everything". Blessings to you and your visit here!

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