For the first time in years it felt a bit more like “winter” down here in sunny SW Florida. I think “spring” has arrived, and I find myself eager to get out in the garden more. I’m also entering a different season for our family. Our oldest will graduate from our homeschool in mid May – I’m happy and sad at the same time! Also, my husband’s job will be changing mid-summer, and we just found out we’re looking at an over 20% cut in pay. So, I’m refocusing on some of the frugal, simple things I already know, and making plans to make other changes that will help us to simplify and reduce our expenses even more.
I have a stack of books on my table and I’ve re-started a notebook that I’ve let languish on the shelf for far too long. I know that if I don’t get everything in one place, I’ll end up wasting lots of time looking for information, or end up making purchases of items I already have. I was planning to write about another “Key to Simplicity” — organization — so now is just as good a time as any to put some more effort into that area. I’ll be sharing how things go, and how my notebooks are set up over the next couple of weeks.
On top of everything else going on, my sons and I will be traveling to Peru in less than 2 weeks for a mission trip! I have never been out of the country (except for a port of call on a cruise), so this will be interesting. We’ll be in Iquitos, in the Amazon rainforest. In addition to the work we will be doing with missionaries there, I’m hoping to pick up some handwoven textiles made by the people who live in the region.
Wow! So much to do, and so many things on my mind! I find it helps to put things down on paper, so this morning it’s time to start my lists.
For many of you, gardening season is just beginning! I’d love to know how you keep all your homestead projects organized. I really dislike spinning my wheels, don’t you? Hopefully we can all learn some helpful tips from one another. My lettuce has done GREAT, and I cheated and bought some tomato seedlings to replace the ones lost in the freeze. They are already producing and I can’t wait to eat fresh tomatoes everyday. Oh, and my broccoli is really growing (mental note – take some pictures!). So, I’m off to get some things done around the suburban homestead! Leave a comment about what’s growing, or just what you’re doing around your homestead these days.