2022 the year of new beginnings and new preparations

Hi Achternaam,

I can’t believe it is 2022. For our family 2021 was the 'year of the move'. We crossed the nation for a new life in Tennessee. The move is complete and 2022 is looking like the year of new beginnings or new preparation.

Moving our little homestead from the dry Colorado high desert to the wet smoky mountains has been a crazy and beautiful decision! We love it here.
Preparation for next spring has begun. A greenhouse is in the works, septic systems going in, wells being dug, house planning, coop and barn ideas floating around, gardens being readied for work next spring.

And that means.... not a lot of canning going on in my house!

But I'll leave you with some projects that I'm usually working on this time of year. These are some popular pages in the months of January. Especially a time for soup! Remember for any of these projects, you must use a pressure canner. :) Full instructions can be found at the article below.

Enjoy the articles and let me know if you have any questions.

~ Sharon

Canning Soup - Canning soup safely at home is possible with a few adaptations of your recipe.

Canning Vegetables - Remember any vegetable used in your soup must be something that can be canned individually. Check here for a list of some suitable veggies.

Canning Meat - Discover how surprisingly easy it can be with these recipes.

How to Use Your Pressure Canner - Pressure canning can be intimidating or downright scary. Learn how to use your pressure canner with clear instructions easy for a beginner