When I first started this blog it was mainly about how we were trying to lead a more self-reliant lifestyle. Chickens, gardening, and old-timey skills were always on the menu! We’re nowhere near doomsday preppers, but we do recognize that stuff happens and it’s good to be prepared with common sense, skills, and a […]
Read More 2018 Preparedness ResetThis post contains affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase through these links, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! We’ve always been what I would consider an outdoorsy family, but in the last year or so I’ve been making an effort to […]
Read More 3 Essential Items for Enjoying The Outdoors In Less-Than-Perfect Weather
Ah fall! It’s my favorite time of year. The colors, the crisp air, bonfires, warm soups and, even the ever present autumn cliche: Pumpkin. Spice. EVERYTHING! It’s also a busy time on the ol’ farm. Not only is there a lot that just didn’t get done with the crazy summer schedule, and getting our homeschool […]
Read More Autumn Chores for a Cozy WinterWith so many opinions out there as to what one can do when the kids get sick, I’m sure you aren’t hurting for advice. And since I’m just a Mom, not a Doctor, I wouldn’t be qualified to give advice even if you did want it. You should contact your healthcare provider for that. But […]
Read More My Four Favorite Fixes For Sick KidsOur area has been overtaken by wildfires for the last week, and the air quality has been so bad that anyone with underlying medical or resperatory issues has been advised to leave the area if possible. It’s cleared up at my house today, but many areas are still listed as unhealthy and hazardous. I belong to a few groups […]
Read More It WILL Rain, You Need A Freakin’ Umbrella!With a heat wave hitting many areas, a lot of us have water on the mind. And with recent power outages, and a weekend camping trip, I find myself refilling our water storage today. It works out since the two containers I used up were due for rotating anyway. You may be wondering why we […]
Read More Water StorageI’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time now. I feel like I’m a little mentally foggy after work, but it’s worth the extra effort to keep the blog updated. I’m still trying to find time and energy to balance it all. Seriously, if any of you work-outside mamas are also “keeping […]
Read More Homemade Laundry Detergent and Fabric SoftenerBreakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But so easy to skip if you get out of bed at the last possible minute, like I do. I find having “instant” options on hand makes breakfast more of a sure thing, for my whole family. After you try these whole wheat pancakes, you’ll […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Series, Whole Wheat Pancake MixI’m always trying to find new ways of cooking in the event of a power outage. Outages are fairly common in my neighborhood, so we’re pretty well able to cope by using the gas grill, or camp stove. The issue of purchasing fuel, however, has been nagging at the back of my mind for a […]
Read More Sixteen Brick Rocket StoveWell folks here it is. I secretly love the idea of The End Of The World As We Know It. Truth be known I’d probably love the actual scenario a lot less than the idea. However I’ve spent the last couple years trying to boost my supplies and skill set just in case. The thing […]
Read More Prepping – Call Me Crazy