tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post5678501176678242765..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: Blogging in 2014Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-3323705909702876552014-01-10T05:22:41.851-08:002014-01-10T05:22:41.851-08:00Crystal, I have been reading your blog since the b...Crystal, I have been reading your blog since the beginning, with 4 little ones at my feet, trying to get a handle on it all. Now my youngest (#5) is 8 and I still love reading your blog! You've been an inspiration and have helped me out tremendously over the years. Thank you and Happy New Year!Joannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-67882491358523175072014-01-07T00:34:13.212-08:002014-01-07T00:34:13.212-08:00Crystal, I have also been reading your blog for ye...Crystal, I have also been reading your blog for years and appreciate you and your hints so much! You've been a blessing to me and my family over the years, so encouraging!Thanks for all you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-63018392309108370312014-01-06T11:12:14.623-08:002014-01-06T11:12:14.623-08:00I have read your blog since the start, although I ...I have read your blog since the start, although I never comment. You are a true blessing. Thank you for what you do!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158515433387492787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-82197651841296407472014-01-01T02:28:17.345-08:002014-01-01T02:28:17.345-08:00I too have read your blog for years,lol. Like you ...I too have read your blog for years,lol. Like you my blogging has changed as the children have grown, I too no longer do the things I use to do. Looking forward to more great years.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881770073602889976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-34453416171773479792013-12-31T15:20:34.554-08:002013-12-31T15:20:34.554-08:00Crystal, I remember when I first found your websit...Crystal, I remember when I first found your website via HillbillyHousewife, your oldest daughter Caroline, was getting married. You truly were an answer to prayer. I was a young homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling mama to two little boys (5 and 4). I knew no one else who lived this way and was in need of support and encouragement. I read everything that you had available on your site and applied much of it to my own home. When you started blogging (if I remember you originally had two) I was so excited --even though I wasn't sure what a " blog" was. I have read every post that you have posted. I consider you a dear friend even though we have never met. You have mentored , encouraged and blessed me throughout the years more than you could ever know. I have had the opportunity to share many of the things that I have learned from you and bless others. Thank you for being so real as well as obedient to the ministry that God has called you to. By the way I am still a homemaking, homeschooling mama to two boys, although not so little anymore (15 and 14). Wishing you and your family a blessed and Happy New Year !Kim in Montananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-33049677272282632102013-12-30T17:50:30.242-08:002013-12-30T17:50:30.242-08:00I'm so glad to know it has helped you.. I pra...I'm so glad to know it has helped you.. I pray you also have a wonderful New Year.. Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-67117774013383647112013-12-30T17:46:23.909-08:002013-12-30T17:46:23.909-08:00Thank you Villarosa! Crystal :)Thank you Villarosa! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-85969580593316603392013-12-30T17:45:51.506-08:002013-12-30T17:45:51.506-08:00Thank you Shannon! Keeping it all together is a c...Thank you Shannon! Keeping it all together is a challenge for sure!! Blessings to you and your family too! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-91479935698585479662013-12-30T17:43:37.686-08:002013-12-30T17:43:37.686-08:00Thank you for the comment Tina! Life is about cha...Thank you for the comment Tina! Life is about changes! I know I've certainly seen that over the years! ((hugs)) and blessings to you too! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-16204375922356204482013-12-30T17:42:10.031-08:002013-12-30T17:42:10.031-08:00Thank you my sweet friend!! Thank you my sweet friend!! Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-61728959124065723962013-12-30T17:41:49.392-08:002013-12-30T17:41:49.392-08:00You're welcome Jenn! Crystal :)You're welcome Jenn! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-77627511580387912612013-12-30T17:41:21.507-08:002013-12-30T17:41:21.507-08:00Thank you Patty!! Crystal :)Thank you Patty!! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-47249586800643888522013-12-30T17:41:04.482-08:002013-12-30T17:41:04.482-08:00Thank you Debbie! Crystal :)Thank you Debbie! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-18751808410460154502013-12-30T17:40:37.099-08:002013-12-30T17:40:37.099-08:00Thank you Lee-Anne!! I know you!! :D .. Happy t...Thank you Lee-Anne!! I know you!! :D .. Happy to hear from you! God Bless as well in 2014! Crystal :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-40937410774072448432013-12-30T14:07:33.504-08:002013-12-30T14:07:33.504-08:00Hello Crystal! You and I started blogging around t...Hello Crystal! You and I started blogging around the same time, and I do believe I was one of your first readers! (Conni Smith from the "Keeping It Home" group with Catherine Staat - remember Keeping It Home Magazine?") I had lost track of your blog when we moved to Alaska. I was recently going through some old recipes, and found an e-mail of yours that I had printed out, and wondered if you were still blogging. Sure enough, here you are! I'm still blogging too, though I moved to a new platform a year ago (thefoodiearmywife.com). I look forward to keeping up with you now. My, how far we've come since then!Constance Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320138394796374832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-89624161484326966432013-12-30T13:38:56.377-08:002013-12-30T13:38:56.377-08:00Crystal-
I am relieved to hear the direction you a...Crystal-<br />I am relieved to hear the direction you are taking your blog. I thought for a moment you were going to stop and that would be so sad! I've been following you the whole time.<br />Love to you~and Happy New Year!!!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963404890327992253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-60521385986249286122013-12-30T07:02:59.460-08:002013-12-30T07:02:59.460-08:00I'm glad you're continuing to blog. At fir...I'm glad you're continuing to blog. At first I though you were going to say that you were stopping, and I was feeling sad. I'm looking forward to the homemaking challenges. I've learned a lot from your blog and your website.Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/00835749577272240496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-25576212954065858432013-12-29T08:43:13.224-08:002013-12-29T08:43:13.224-08:00Crystal, Many thanks to you for all you do. Your ...Crystal, Many thanks to you for all you do. Your website, blogs, recipes, etc.. are so very written and informative. As a stay at home and homeschooling mom of 3, you have given me so much information and guidance. Looking forward to the New Year with you and your family. Again a very big THANK YOU!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-8769664504735387882013-12-29T06:25:49.449-08:002013-12-29T06:25:49.449-08:00Yes, yours is the the first "blog" I eve...Yes, yours is the the first "blog" I ever read! I wasn't up& up on the internet until just a few years ago. I love the idea of challenges! I have always been inspired by your writing - looking forward to reading what's on your mind this year!ThreadBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15071921164739270609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-51033223537491715812013-12-28T22:03:12.673-08:002013-12-28T22:03:12.673-08:00I too am one of your many "lurkers" and ...I too am one of your many "lurkers" and love your blog. : ) It's probably one of the only blogs I've continued to read on a daily basis through the years! Was glad to hear you plan to continue blogging in 2014. You have a lovely family! Geralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430967907085726817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-1005951194494707482013-12-28T21:55:38.328-08:002013-12-28T21:55:38.328-08:00Hi Crystal, I started following you quite a few ye...Hi Crystal, I started following you quite a few years ago...probably not since the very beginning but pretty close. I've especially enjoyed your posts on homemaking and simple recipes.stacyhttp://oursafehaven.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-12388082838360256712013-12-28T20:03:48.437-08:002013-12-28T20:03:48.437-08:00Hi Crystal, I'm one of your many "lurkers...Hi Crystal, I'm one of your many "lurkers." I love your blog and you really encourage me in my homemaking. I particularly like your crock pot freezer recipes; I've made them so many times because they're just so convenient! If you have any spare time (smiles) could you create some more of that type of recipe? Thank you in advance! :DCathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350325368850611903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-32813391392688978222013-12-28T18:28:43.869-08:002013-12-28T18:28:43.869-08:00I love your heart! I started reading your blog wh...I love your heart! I started reading your blog when I was pregnant with my first in 2006! I dreamed of a large family and was in awe of all that you accomplished on a daily basis. Now pregnant with my fifth, I use a lot of the knowledge I've gained from you over the years and blog myself. Can't wait to see what 2014 brings. Katie@SimpleFoodyhttp://www.simplefoody.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-19127485456192009632013-12-28T13:05:22.766-08:002013-12-28T13:05:22.766-08:00Thank you so much for continuing on with your blog...Thank you so much for continuing on with your blog. Coming from someone who is always needing to "see" how to do things, your blog is a constant source of encouragement to me. Thank you for taking time to give the rest of us some ideas and somewhere to go when we just don't know what to do next. Hoping you have a wonderful New year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-69132791209406893792013-12-28T12:33:55.434-08:002013-12-28T12:33:55.434-08:00I applaud you for taking the time to mentor us and...I applaud you for taking the time to mentor us and keep doing it! We certainly need your expertise in homemaking, and making family work! You are a tremendous blessing to me!villarosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377050002344713302noreply@blogger.com