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Using a Vacuum Sealer For Meal Prep and Leftovers

December 3, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

Hey, friends!  Check out my latest video about how you can use a vacuum sealer to preserve your leftovers and to prep some fast and easy meals for your family.

See the links below the video for my Thanksgiving Turkey Crockpot Recipe, instructions on how to can your extra turkey meat, and more!

Crockpot Turkey (or chicken, pheasant, etc.)

How to Can Turkey or Chicken

(I have an older model machine and was not able to find a link to my exact model. The model below is similar, but also has some additional features.)

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

Mason Jar Vacuum Sealing Attachment

FoodSaver Bags

Clorox Wipes

*As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission on products purchased through the links above, at no additional cost to you.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Homesteading, More Tagged With: canning, dinner, freezing, homesteading, leftovers, meal planning, meal prep, preserving, recipe, Thanksgiving, turkey, Vacuum sealer

How I Built My Raised Bed Greenhouse

November 12, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

Hey, guys!  In today’s post, you will see how I used a raised garden bed to create a greenhouse for growing winter vegetables.  Although several things did not go according to plan, we managed to work through the challenges and got the job done!  Enjoy this video, guys, and have a great day!  (Look below the video for links to some of the products featured in this episode.)

(As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission on products purchased through the links below, at no additional cost to you.)

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Email me at anne@blessingsinsurprise.com with questions or comments.  Thanks for watching!

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: gardening, greenhouse, homesteading, raised bed gardening, winter gardening

How To Plant Garlic

November 9, 2022 by BlessingsInSurprise

There’s nothing like fresh garlic to bring tons of flavor to your food, as well as an added boost to your immune system. Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide to planting garlic in your own garden.  (Look below the video for links to products used in this episode.)

(As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission on products purchased through the links below, at no additional charge to you.)

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Culti-hoe Tool: https://amzn.to/3ErO8jB

Email questions or comments to anne@blessingsinsurprise.com 😊

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: gardening, garlic, homesteading, how to

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I'm Anne, a city girl gone country! I garden, preserve food and raise chickens, but most of all, I love to spend time with my husband, three kids and our pack of German Shorthair Pointers.

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