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sastyk | September 1, 2010It is manifestly the case that I have never fully mastered keeping things from getting overwhelming, but I get better at it every year (mostly). And there is a lot you can do to make sure that the canning and preserving don't make you crazy!
Despite the fact that you've got a life, a job, a family, volunteer responsibilities and enough backlog in your life to keep you busy until 2182, you've decided that you are going to do some food preservation too. And you are definitely wondering if you are a little nuts. After all, this means finding time to do so, and isn't always easy. It helps to…
sastyk | August 31, 2010 First, there's the end of summer canning and preserving - the warm dry weather has meant the most astonishing harvest, all of which needs attention yesterday. Second, there's the beginning of fall getting everything ready before winter on a farm, most of which involves carrying heavy things (hay, firewood, etc...) around). Third, there's the start of Eric's semester, which is heavier than usual. Fourth, there's my teaching schedule. Fifth, the start of our annual homeschool year and grades 4, 2 and kindergarten for three kids. Sixth, the eldest is off school for two more weeks - and…