Country Living With Emma

This is a very versatile tool that has an unlimited number of uses! I keep it in my kitchen.

I discovered a new YT channel this weekend, Presenting the Past, dealing with the events of the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of the Battle of Great Bridge which took place in early December and led to the evacuation of Norfolk, VA. There are many lessons we can learn from this event.

Physical objects often represent important events in our lives. In hard times we may not be able to keep those objects. Having a "let it go" mindset may be necessary.

We begin another Texas pioneer, Rebecca Adams. She lived around Fairfield, TX during the Civil War and managed the plantation while he husband and oldest son served in the Confederate army.

This is a great time of year to start thinking about your garden. Here in Texas, it'll be time to start seeds and plant onions in a matter of weeks!

The party went great, even though I didn't get everything on my list done. Everyone had fun, and that was the most important goal.Tool of the Week: Fitness TrackerLast week, our Tool of the Week was you. If we are the most important tool, then it stands to reason that we should take care of ourselves. A fitness tracker is a great way to do that.

This week's episode features Silvia King, who came to Texas as an enslaved person. She was interviewed in 1936 as part of The New Deal WPA Writers Project.

This episode is more about mindset. How can we prepare ourselves for difficult times when the current generation has only known good times?

This week's tools are various repair kits I used to repair some items that I can't replace at this time. It significantly improved the appearance of those items without the hassle and expense of replacement.Rustoleum Tub & Tile Chip Repair KitGrout Pen

As our world becomes more unstable, hospitality becomes more important. However, there is a fundamental difference between entertaining and hospitality.