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In my MeeMaw Era 👵
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Allyson Van Aernam
I sometimes think I was born in the wrong era! Take me back to the good old days when people still made their own clothes, grew their own food, and everything was homemade ❤️
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Sewing
 
Food Security (Canning)
 
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Sewing

 
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The best beginner friendly machine! I still use this machine till this day!
Singer
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THE BEST INVENTION EVER!! Goodbye ✂️
Quilting Rotary Cutter Blades
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Make sure you get the biggest one to give you the most room to work with your fabric!
Cutting Mat
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If you’re like me and don’t have a “sewing room” this table to perfect for a quick set up and tear down when working on projects!
Large Folding Table
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Food Security (Canning)

 
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Pressure canning is for foods with low acidity! You need to use this very carefully as it can be dangerous if used improperly. Follow step by step and you’ll be on your way to canning your own food!
The 3 Best Pressure Canners of 2025, Tested & Reviewed
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This book gives you all the FDA APPROVED guidelines for canning!!
BallÂŽ Blue Book Guide to Preserving - Ball Mason Jars
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Ball jars are my favorite thing to use, I love the vast variety of sizes they come in!
Walmart Supercenter
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A water bath canner is used for high acidic foods. Just place food into jars with correct headspace, cover with water for the specific allotted time and MAGIC!!!
Water Bath Canner
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NEVER GRAB A CAN OUT OF THE CANNER WITHOUT THESE!!!!!
Canning Tongs
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GIVE ME THE GOODS

 
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I LOVE these bowls. I need them all in every color and size!!
A fun guide to vintage Pyrex.
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These literally are so unique!! I want all of them but I’d probably run out of room 😅
Glass Chicken Candy Dish
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Quilting is something I have started to learn and it has become my new obsession! I also love collecting them!
Vickys Vintage Estate Quilts & more
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