Potpourri Of Life

Potpourri Of Life

Life is too short to not live with a heart of HOPE, with the ability to find laughter and joy through the cobwebs of life.

My hope in sharing here, is that you are inspired, you learn, you heal, and you explore new and exciting adventures, and possibly laugh from time to time. My focus: small homesteading, herbalism, sewing, and other skills my husband and I incorporate into meeting our needs in using available resources on hand, procure and are blessed with.

I will be sharing truths of my life, my faith, my own health journey, herbal healing, food preservation and preparation, gardening journey, sewing as well as textile art with various mediums, and much more.

If you desire to support this channel, I do have a wish list on Amazon for items to benefit the channel.
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Laura D Field
PO Box 6615
Penacook, NH 03303

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Blessing and joy are my hope for each of you.

Laura
[email protected]

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  • @Adam.304
    @Adam.30415 күн бұрын

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  • @Adam.304
    @Adam.30415 күн бұрын

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  • @dorothyrogers4725
    @dorothyrogers472518 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for this information. So much info I had no idea. You have saved me from a lot of headaches.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife18 күн бұрын

    It is a tricky business. Real Estate Agents are not fond of them at all, more so b/c they know how manipulative them are. There are very few Real Estate lawyers who specialize in this field. Best wishes on your decision in moving forward with your choices. ❤

  • @karinalot1669
    @karinalot166923 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you for this information I have about 6 bushes, and this is the first year of me experimenting with them, I was trying to make a lilac salve, forgot about it when I went camping, came home to it starting to mold😭, gosh darn it, will try again next year🤦‍♀️ Excellent tips on how to dry it though, I'll definitely be doing all these things with my lilacs next season, I had no idea that we could do so much with them, thank you so much🙏

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife22 күн бұрын

    You are welcome. I'm so sorry the lilacs that blossom ended up pass their prime. Next spring will be here before you know it. Happy Gardening & preserving

  • @emilyb5972
    @emilyb5972Ай бұрын

    I’m going to use this for my bug spray /bug off.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    What a great idea!!

  • @emilyb5972
    @emilyb5972Ай бұрын

    👍great idea .

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    I love making this, allowing one to be in control of the ingredients.

  • @tkarcher940
    @tkarcher940Ай бұрын

    Which state is this please? Nevermind, I just saw the description. New Hampshire.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    Thank you for watching.

  • @madmecyr
    @madmecyrАй бұрын

    I liked this topic. Thanks for sharing your tried and true recipe.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    I'm not sure what is happening, but towards the end, the video stops yet you are still able to hear me talk. It comes back, but hopefully soon, I can figure out why this is happening. Blessings Friends ~ Laura

  • @philipmikolsmusic
    @philipmikolsmusicАй бұрын

    Looking good!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflifeАй бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife2 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure why it is freezing in two spots in the video, but it comes back. YT issue? Not sure, but it does pick up within a short time. I am dealing w/some brain fog, so a few of my words are mixed up...such as the "ruler" which is actually the "level". He shows grace when he corrects me. 🤷‍♀

  • @debbiestairs8054
    @debbiestairs80542 ай бұрын

    God bless you and your husband greatly!!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Debbie!! May His Light always be guiding you

  • @GingerKral
    @GingerKral2 ай бұрын

    💗

  • @rylee2457
    @rylee24572 ай бұрын

    It’s so nice to watch your enthusiasm! Thank you for the informative video 🌸

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and your compliment!! Enjoy this beautiful season.

  • @madmecyr
    @madmecyr2 ай бұрын

    Love the whimsy of your garden area. Something for the eye where ever it lands. I need to practice that.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife2 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Your comment warmed my heart (made me smile). I love the term "whimsy". 🥰

  • @nellieblighhill4575
    @nellieblighhill45752 ай бұрын

    Amazing variety of Lilacs. I did not realise there were so many colours.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife2 ай бұрын

    It is rather a lovely flowering tree. I believe we have 4-5 varieties but I found that there are around 200 cultivated varieties.

  • @carolmiller7786
    @carolmiller77863 ай бұрын

    Thanks for putting this out there have a blessed day😊

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife3 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Enjoy this beautiful day!! Blessings to you.

  • @emilyb5972
    @emilyb59723 ай бұрын

    😊👍

  • @Mehtaknittingdesign
    @Mehtaknittingdesign4 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @therealprtrhsenteal
    @therealprtrhsenteal4 ай бұрын

    Patience required! 👌

  • @catemaclean9579
    @catemaclean95794 ай бұрын

    For the waffle maker - plug it in and then set it to the temp you want. When the green light comes on, you put in your "batter". I cook mine about 4 minutes or until it stops steaming. I hope this helps. I'm on a KETO/Carnivore way of eating and Chaffles are a staple as a bread replacement for sandwiches, burgers or wraps. I've used this batter and spread it in a small frying pan to make a wrap.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! Thank you for your help. As you saw, I kept checking. But now...I can do 4 min. once the light is on. David generally does pancakes, as I never liked cooking on the griddle. But this is small and fun.

  • @catemaclean9579
    @catemaclean95794 ай бұрын

    @@potpourrioflife You're welcome! You will find the sweet spot (Temperature) that makes your chaffles a little doughy or nice and crisp!

  • @KatInTheNorth
    @KatInTheNorth4 ай бұрын

    Happy birthday to your husband. It’s fun to reflect back, thanks for sharing 🙂

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kat!! Yes, it is always a joy to reflect on where we have been.

  • @davidfield7740
    @davidfield77404 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @KatInTheNorth
    @KatInTheNorth4 ай бұрын

    @@davidfield7740 You’re welcome!

  • @davidfield7740
    @davidfield77404 ай бұрын

    It is beautiful with the sun shining off everything!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    It truly is beautiful!!

  • @skainsgirl
    @skainsgirl4 ай бұрын

    The ice is so pretty in the trees. Thanks for sharing!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    Every time this happens, I am in awe. Thank you for watching!! 🥰

  • @darlenegamble3409
    @darlenegamble34094 ай бұрын

    Hi, where in NH did you get your Maple syrup? I am originally from NH and used to get mine in Lempster, but last time I visited they didn't have anymore.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    I got mine at Marston's Farm in Pittsfield, where I also get my raw milk. Sometimes I get bacon, beef cuts, etc. They carry eggs as well. There are other farms in Pittsfield and in the Concord area. Call ahead when you think you are visiting, to any of the farms, I'm sure they will hold for you, or possibly ship (yet that might be pricey).

  • @CioCieMaMom
    @CioCieMaMom4 ай бұрын

    happy birthday David

  • @davidfield7740
    @davidfield77404 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Mycrookedlittlehomestead83
    @Mycrookedlittlehomestead834 ай бұрын

    Happy Birthday David

  • @davidfield7740
    @davidfield77404 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    A delightful lunch with great flavor. Quick and easy

  • @DanielLaPointe8864
    @DanielLaPointe88644 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed this, Laura. I made chicken soup yesterday. I buy a rotisserie chicken with the intention to make bone broth chicken soup, then have leftover chicken. I found egg noodles seem to hold up better for leftover soup. My routine is to cook a batch of something, then have several days of meals.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your feedback and egg noodle tip. David did find the spaghetti noodles to work okay, albeit he only had leftovers for one day, but I shared w/him about how your found the egg noodles are able to better hold up for leftover soup. Thank you!! I believe I have some egg noodles on hand for him as well as gluten free egg noodles. This is a great tip. Thank you!!!

  • @hendrickstead182
    @hendrickstead1824 ай бұрын

    😔 *Promo sm*

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    I apologize in how the camera had some difficulty focusing when I changed the camera down to view myself mixing the ingredients. I did not realize this until after I did the initial review, which at that point, the meatloaf was made and I didn't have the time nor need for another meatloaf to freeze. Thank you for understanding.

  • @davidfield7740
    @davidfield77404 ай бұрын

    Nice video! the soup was very good thank you!!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    🥰 So glad you enjoyed it.

  • @postermama
    @postermama4 ай бұрын

    I had an extremely itchy scalp at the hairline. I saw a dermatologist and they said it was seborrheic dermatitis. They gave me a rx shampoo and something to rub in for itching. Suddenly I am breaking out with a rash on my arms and my thigh, extremely itchy!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife4 ай бұрын

    I am so sorry to read that. I had issues with hair loss (still do to some extent, but improving) and the meds my dermatologist offered did not work for me, and caused side-effects. I use jojoba oil in my hair at night to keep it from snarling. Another idea, if you have not yet tried, is to try castor oil. But, please try a small amt on your skin. Plus, too much can cause irritation (I'm working on a video with this as the topic). If you do not have irritation, you can try it along the hairline. But, if Jojoba works, then it is the product for you!! Use in moderation!! Thank you for your comment.

  • @sharleenesfahani3480
    @sharleenesfahani34805 ай бұрын

    Adding just a few drops of rose water will make it taste great.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing that tip. I will have to make some to try with the turmeric/golden milk. Not just taste, it will also add more benefits.

  • @KatInTheNorth
    @KatInTheNorth5 ай бұрын

    Those came out really nice! So very pretty and I’m sure delicious too 😋 Thank you for sharing!

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    Thank you. They were fun to make and hubby was quite happy with them.

  • @therealprtrhsenteal
    @therealprtrhsenteal5 ай бұрын

    The cost of food is getting out of hand. Real food is where it's at. You are 100% correct. 👌

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    The satisfaction of consuming real food vs supplements and processed foods for our nutrient needs, is far more enjoyable. 🙂

  • @yukihirasouma4691
    @yukihirasouma46915 ай бұрын

    Healthcare care is broken. Public school system is broken. The government is broken. What else is broken at this point? 😂 Yet people keep voting for the same politicians who benefitted from these problems instead of making it better.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    You are correct. I find it most confusing when leaders in these fields say the same thing.

  • @emilyb5972
    @emilyb59725 ай бұрын

    Amaranth 😳i planted it not knowing how invasive it can be. It is now what i battle all summer weeding. I think its on a list i didn’t know about. Thanks for sharing i don’t mean to be negative . Just wanted to give you a heads up😊

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, and I do not see what you shared as negative at all!! We can all learn from each other and adapt from what we learn. My thought is that I will grow in a large container, to keep it contained. But, I also realize that the seeds from the flowers can be blown in the wind, resulting in the invasiveness of this plant/herb. I'm sure you might already know, but other herbs that can be invasive is mint, wormwood (artemisia) and Japanese Knotweed. All of which I use for my Lyme flairs, but used them daily for a few years. I do not have the knotweed, yet I was able to harvest some awhile back which I made tinctures with. Again, thank you for your positive feedback.

  • @emilyb5972
    @emilyb59725 ай бұрын

    Am

  • @erniescabin4256
    @erniescabin42565 ай бұрын

    Hi love the video I clean my coop often too, i tried all methods and found the best one is when you and your chickens are happy😊💕👍🐓🐓

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    I agree! They know they are cared about and give back.

  • @erniescabin4256
    @erniescabin42565 ай бұрын

    😊❤👍

  • @marlaconry6341
    @marlaconry63415 ай бұрын

    Oh, that looks and sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing this 'recipe'.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife5 ай бұрын

    I am so happy you enjoyed the video/recipe. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰

  • @sarah_farm
    @sarah_farm5 ай бұрын

    Your videos are amazing! If you like farming or harvesting videos, I look forward to having you visit my channel to have relaxing moments together!

  • @SilverLining650
    @SilverLining6506 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @yukihirasouma4691
    @yukihirasouma46916 ай бұрын

    Good video. I noticed though that many of the homestead channels are religious or conservative. 😂 They talk about many things. Is it a movement or something?

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife6 ай бұрын

    Interesting question. I do not believe it is a "movement"per se, but rather a desire to be transparent in who they are and with their faith.

  • @yukihirasouma4691
    @yukihirasouma46916 ай бұрын

    There's more of it of course but I can't help to become pessimistic.

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife6 ай бұрын

    Many are becoming discouraged. Do your best and stay the course.

  • @yukihirasouma4691
    @yukihirasouma46916 ай бұрын

    Big mistake for the US to elec Biden. Since he got elected, wars started coming, prices started rising, crimes rising, slow economic growth and probably recession happened to the point they desperately changed the meaning of the word, weaking the military by imposing wokeness, desperates attempts to protect abortion, failure on Afghanistain and lastly, the US became a joke. A pathetic and retarted version of it.

  • @yukihirasouma4691
    @yukihirasouma46916 ай бұрын

    Regardless what both houses will do . Dems will surely use the topic of abortion against Republicans and any rhetorical attack on them like women will die for example.