Life and times of a new farmer/homesteader

Spring break already?

{ 06:08 , Thursday, March 22, 2007 } { 4 comments } { Link }
I totally forgot spring break starts tomorrow for my son.  I will go and pick him up and we will come back here.  It's going to be great!  I have so much work for us, stuff that's difficulty to do alone, and stuff that's just more fun when someone else is around.  I won't go into too much detail here, as he could read it and decide not to come out.  Heh, like he has a choice.  Plus, it gives me an excuse to come home tomorrow.  I would rather be here than anywhere, and with Ryv here, I don't see a reason to go anywhere else.

Ryv will be bringing the seeds he selected for his garden.  I don't know what they will be, but if it's appropriate to plant them, we will.

I'm making jambalaya for dinner.  Good, spicy food.  Wish I had a green pepper for it, but I'll make do.  I didn't use a recipe, but I think I have one on my blog somewhere.  If not, I'll post one later.

Gotta figure out what to do about sore shoulders.  Maybe I'll see if I can get a hot-water bottle somewhere.  Using steaming towels tonight, but they don't stay hot very long.  Nothing serious, I'm just sore tonight.  I've been using muscles I haven't used for a while.

Peace,

Raymond


Ray

{ 03:42 , Friday, March 23, 2007 } { Posted by Anonymous }
For your sore shoulders, gently warm some castor oil and massage it into the sore muscles. If you do have a hot water bottle, you can make a "castor oil" pack.

soak a clean white towel with castor oil(not dripping, just damp)
place towel on affected muscle
place a piece of plastic wrap on towel
put a hot water bottle on top of the plastic wrap
If possible, wrap the entire area in a another towel.

The water bottle heats up the castor oil and the plastic wrap keeps it from "escaping". This is a great way to soothe deep muscle aches and pains. You can also use this for constipation and upset stomachs! If you keep the towel that has the castrol oil on it in a container in the fridge, it should keep anywhere from 1-2 months. You'll know when it's time to change it by the smell of the towel......

Hope this helps and have a great time with Ryver!

Brightest blessings

Heather

For Sore Muscles...

{ 01:07 , Friday, March 23, 2007 } { Posted by CatherineAnn }
this stuff works great Topricin; it's a Homeopathic cream. I got it at the health food store, but here's a link to the website:
www.Topricin.com

Do post a recipe, please...we love spicy food around here :) !
Enjoy Spring Break with your kiddo!
blessings,
Catherine

Jambalya

{ 03:19 , Saturday, March 24, 2007 } { Posted by imspecl }
I love jambalya too. I've a good recipe if your interested. Maybe I'll post it on my blogg just to share. Enjoy your time with your son. Sounds like he's looking forward to planting season. I think it's great he has his own garden!!

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{ 05:40 , Saturday, March 24, 2007 } { Posted by a1health }
Good old fashioned icy hot is good for sore muscles. Alternate heat and ice for 20 minutes each for an hour and then add the icy hot. Hope you feel better soon! Have fun with your son.
Blessings,
~Farrah

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