tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post8320675819558039414..comments2024-03-28T21:42:22.620-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: This Week's Shopping TripsErika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-32329099486787488102016-08-20T08:48:58.066-08:002016-08-20T08:48:58.066-08:00Thanks, Becky. I'll definitely keep that in m...Thanks, Becky. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Right now I have some mentholated pain patch thingies stuck on it and it seems to be helping. I think my biggest problem is that I keep re-injuring it. It starts to feel good and then I have to overreach to get to something or lift something really heavy and I'm back where I started. If it's still bugging me on Monday I think I'm making an appointment with the doctor to get checked out. Since it doesn't bother me constantly, I'm thinking I'll be okay, but the time frame on it bothering me is getting up there at nearly a month, so it might be time to make sure nothing serious is wrong.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-5203932962333483102016-08-19T18:22:34.048-08:002016-08-19T18:22:34.048-08:00I lived with a shoulder that did not allow me to l...I lived with a shoulder that did not allow me to lift my arm above my head for quite a while, with it getting worse and worse. Finally, one of my sisters pointed out that I did not have to live like that. "they have physical therapy for that." I had just let it creep up on me, and had not realized it had gotten so bad. I ended up doing 5 months of physical therapy, and it worked. This was a combination of exercises done at home, plus at the office 2-3 times per week, with manipulation by a therapist and a machine that sends little shocks into your arm. They iced it and told me to put ice on several times per day. This was a few years ago, and it's still fine. I had calcium deposits in my arm. So, depending on what's wrong with it, ice vs. heat......It might be worth your time to go to the doctor if is persists. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-76560056794138717662016-08-19T08:53:32.939-08:002016-08-19T08:53:32.939-08:00I was going to ask about the turnips too - so than...I was going to ask about the turnips too - so thanks Rhonda for asking, and Erika for answering! <br /><br />You did a great job with all the produce this week. That's a ton of blueberries! And what a great trade! <br /><br />I'd second the heat on your shoulder - my PT said no more than 10 min at a time though. You also might try having your hubby roll a rolling pin over it a few times too - a way to self-massage the muscles and release the lactic acid. If it keeps bothering you, please get it checked out. The cost of long-term damage could be way worse! <br /><br />Processing produce here too - blanched and froze green beans, kohlrabi, corn and cabbage. Also did tomato sauce and pickled beets. I'm about ready to be done with the produce but we have 8 more weeks at least here. We have 12 pie pumpkins coming on the vines this year so I know I'll be processing those later and the tomatoes and peppers will keep producing until we get a hard frost too. Hoping to glean some apples from a friend in a month or so also. Makes me tired just thinking about it but I know we'll appreciate it come winter!<br /><br />Prayers that you and your son will get some rest soon and that the shoulder heals from whatever it was quickly!<br /><br />LeaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384475081085015883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-11233040023003046582016-08-19T08:35:44.816-08:002016-08-19T08:35:44.816-08:00With turnips, cut them into bite sized chunks, bla...With turnips, cut them into bite sized chunks, blanch in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the size of the chunks...you just want to make sure they are heated through), dunk in ice water for three to five minutes (until cool) and then bag, tag and freeze. Then just use them like you would turnips in any cooked application (soups, stews, mashed, etc). It works great. I was going to try to can them this year, but turnips are kind of delicate compared to say potatoes, so I didn't them to come out too mushy. I am going to try and dehydrate a couple just to see if I can rehydrate them and use them in turnip slaw or make them into turnip kraut later on. <br /><br />IF you have a root cellar or somewhere that remains cold, just cut off the greens about two inches above the turnip, keep them dirty and place them in boxes with a good layer of damp sawdust or play sand on top of them and they SHOULD keep for about four months. I've had no luck doing that and ended up with turnip sludge when I tried it, so I'm sticking with freezing (I think my pantry just stays too warm).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-37614260508330308672016-08-19T03:03:25.180-08:002016-08-19T03:03:25.180-08:00Erika, I agree with Sarah on the heat. After I was...Erika, I agree with Sarah on the heat. After I was in a car accident, I went to a physiotherapist and that was what she recommended. If you have a heating pad it can work wonders. Use it while you are resting for 15 min to a 1/2 hour each day(probably best to do when kids are at school as you won't probably get that long otherwise) until it starts to feel better.<br /><br />What an amazing job you've done this summer to prepare for winter. Just to let you know, we bought wild blueberries this year (probably about what you have showing in the picture) and they cost $40! It was definitely a score with that trade. So glad you were able to add more variety of fruit and veggies to your pantry stock.<br /><br />I have a question for you on the turnip. I don't eat turnip, but my MIL always insists on having it with Christmas dinner. We grow them at my work, so I might be able to scam a few from there. How do you prepare them for long term storage? Do you just cut it up and freeze the pieces or do you store them like potatoes? Totally clueless on this one!Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-53173400817278115842016-08-18T20:03:34.495-08:002016-08-18T20:03:34.495-08:00Ahhh awesome on your produce! I wish our grocery s...Ahhh awesome on your produce! I wish our grocery stores marked ours down. They never do. It's half rotten though most if the time, then they trash it. <br /><br />Try heat on your shoulder? Tiger balm or something? If the blood gets flowing better maybe it can heal quicker?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-91581457956171761962016-08-18T17:59:49.397-08:002016-08-18T17:59:49.397-08:00great job on all the produce! yes, that is a lot o...great job on all the produce! yes, that is a lot of wild blueberries to pick, you will love having those in the middle of the winter. I hope you get some much deserved and needed rest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com