tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post4739163076296963263..comments2024-03-28T21:33:04.870-07:00Comments on Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson: Daily Chores of a Pioneer Woman. . .Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-23663837807033267682017-07-13T16:44:46.228-07:002017-07-13T16:44:46.228-07:00Jann, we were baptised into the Mormon faith when ...Jann, we were baptised into the Mormon faith when I was about 11 years old. The church were certainly happy to welcome a solo Mama of 7 beautiful children into the fold...lol! I am not an active, practising Mormon nowadays, but the lessons learned from the women in our stake, run through my veins, so yes, I would say I am a 'modern' Pioneer woman. I am Queen of make hay while the sun shines, make do, make-over and make peace in the family. We grow produce even though we are five minutes in any direction from a supermarket, and I find immense joy in feeding my family from my own garden. Heirloom skills are paramount here, and if I can avoid the curse of consumerism, I do. That said, the Modern Pioneer woman really has it easy compared to those early days, so perhaps I'm kidding myself...lol! A wonderful post. Thankyou. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-41686046459078726352017-07-13T03:13:33.994-07:002017-07-13T03:13:33.994-07:00I much admire pionneers - men, women and children,...I much admire pionneers - men, women and children, but I wouldn't have liked living in those days, when most of the time was filled with house activities for women... I do love having some time fr studying!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-33297254509335363212017-07-12T19:46:08.071-07:002017-07-12T19:46:08.071-07:00I use to say I was born 100 yrs to late because I ...I use to say I was born 100 yrs to late because I love that time period in history! But the reality is, while I love living an old fashioned life, I also love modern technology and medicine. And although I have the heart and desire to work tirelessly everyday my health has often been an issue that slows me way down.Hill House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621304891022658968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-79393063325742728162017-07-11T09:06:30.766-07:002017-07-11T09:06:30.766-07:00I don't know if I could live the life of a pio...I don't know if I could live the life of a pioneer. It was very difficult back then but it was even more difficult if you were a person of color. Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-30874209697230018412017-07-10T22:47:31.634-07:002017-07-10T22:47:31.634-07:00July 24th, that's my birthday! 65 then! I woul...July 24th, that's my birthday! 65 then! I would probably not have been too good a pioneer woman. Rose Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180873324576064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-15007380360501455602017-07-10T16:56:55.481-07:002017-07-10T16:56:55.481-07:00Your post is very thought provoking,Jann. Being ab...Your post is very thought provoking,Jann. Being able to look back as we can today on what our fore-bearers had to endure to handle life's challenges makes me see what blessings we take for granted. I really enjoyed the post. lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-10662757539712040202017-07-10T13:11:15.299-07:002017-07-10T13:11:15.299-07:00My family often laughs at me, but I totally would ...My family often laughs at me, but I totally would have lived in that time period. I know things weren't easy and we have all the technology to help us today, but everything was so much simpler in a way.<br /><br />Loved your post :)Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-73101084189289999372017-07-10T12:05:53.242-07:002017-07-10T12:05:53.242-07:00Jann, loving your Pioneer woman mantle. So darling...Jann, loving your Pioneer woman mantle. So darling. Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-84397884187687904462017-07-10T10:15:13.542-07:002017-07-10T10:15:13.542-07:00Your mantel is so creative and all the pieces are ...Your mantel is so creative and all the pieces are charming. I don't think I would make it as a pioneer woman but it is fun to think about a pioneer life. When I see the mountains and rugged terrain that the early settlers had to face it amazing me that so many were brave enough to cross the country. Sharon @ Blue Willow Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171466785015458506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-84713959698282255342017-07-10T05:21:18.744-07:002017-07-10T05:21:18.744-07:00I don't know if I could be a pioneer woman.......I don't know if I could be a pioneer woman....I guess if I had to!! The town I live in, Palmyra, NY, is the mecca of Mormonism and this week is the week they celebrate the founding of the Mormon religion, right down the street from me at Hill Cumorah. Our town is quite busy during this week, as 1,000's of people come to see the re-enactment of the Joseph Smith story. I just love your mantel and the banner of pioneer clothing!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-85024288188599917602017-07-10T05:01:20.443-07:002017-07-10T05:01:20.443-07:00Jann, I love reading about the Pioneer celebration...Jann, I love reading about the Pioneer celebration. And I see we have something in common, just a tad different - my mother was Catholic, my dad Mormon (he converted to Catholicism in WWII, then remarried in the Mormon church). <br />I love the state of Utah and have very fond memories of our brief trip there last year. I want to go back - and next time meet you!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-84753916853405878242017-07-10T04:36:08.942-07:002017-07-10T04:36:08.942-07:00I love your mantle! I find that the pioneer lifest...I love your mantle! I find that the pioneer lifestyle although hard was certainly one to be admired. Life was harder but more time was spent as a family together and that means a lot. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151837626884862299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-74783747907996273812017-07-10T04:24:40.202-07:002017-07-10T04:24:40.202-07:00Jann, I could be one if I had to, but would not ch...Jann, I could be one if I had to, but would not choose that life. I do admire a community that keeps such a tradition alive. And encouraging your youth to learn about the past hardships by experiencing them is such a wonderful opportunity! Loved your post today. I will be rethinking my complaints about "hardships" next time the internet gets slow!At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-89851965239388017692017-07-10T02:01:42.066-07:002017-07-10T02:01:42.066-07:00Sometimes, I feel like I would have been a better ...Sometimes, I feel like I would have been a better fit living during the good old days. I'm not too much of a modern gal and appreciate the simple things. It definitely was a harder life, though. Love your aprons!Old Time Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964393517651645084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-54774226138161332232017-07-09T18:47:25.253-07:002017-07-09T18:47:25.253-07:00Such pretty aprons. I can't imagine wearing a ...Such pretty aprons. I can't imagine wearing a crocheted apron though. They are too pretty to wear.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-44687146669755755042017-07-09T18:29:16.127-07:002017-07-09T18:29:16.127-07:00I don't think I could have lived that life. Bu...I don't think I could have lived that life. But I do love the aprons! And you the most marvelous collection of vintage to tie in with this theme. A fun and fascinating post -- makes me glad I live these days!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-65057678861451348412017-07-09T17:53:13.000-07:002017-07-09T17:53:13.000-07:00Hi! I cannot remember if I told you. I'm featu...Hi! I cannot remember if I told you. I'm featuring this post tomorrow in Happy Homemaker Monday! July 10th edition.<br />Be blessed,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-27173216342524770522017-07-09T15:51:47.906-07:002017-07-09T15:51:47.906-07:00I always enjoy your Pioneer Days' post each ye...I always enjoy your Pioneer Days' post each year. Even though I don't come from a Mormon background, I can appreciate their grit. <br />An ancestor of mine first came from Maine to Colorado in 1876 walking the last part of the trip on his wooden prosthetic leg. I just came in from being outside in the heat for a few minutes to my air conditioned house --- I'm such a pansy!<br />Salmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698059457806433623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053986543705183158.post-53673790659339243942017-07-09T15:40:33.306-07:002017-07-09T15:40:33.306-07:00Hi Jann, thanks for the very interesting post. Ye...Hi Jann, thanks for the very interesting post. Yes, I believe that I could have been a pioneer woman. <br />My husband's grandmother made three trips in a covered wagon across the prairie when she was a young girl. Once from Minnesota to Idaho. Then a few years later back to Minnesota. Then once again her Dad decided to return to Idaho and start again. Steve's grandmother lived to be 103 years young and she had some stories to tell. This strong woman owned and operated two houses converted into apartments in the university district of Seattle until just a few months before her 100th birthday. What a blessing she was to her family and what a gift from God to be that healthy and strong for that many years.<br />Happy Pioneer Days to you and your family. Although I am not Mormon, I do admire your family values. <br />Keep Smiling.<br />Connie :) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.com