It’s that time of year. The end of summer draws near and you want to prep and store as much of your garden produce as possible to use in the coming months. For those of you with your first-time-ever garden, you’ve probably found yourself with enough tomatoes and...
I love organization and that’s why I love Pinterest! The first time I used Pinterest I knew it was for me. It allows me to easily find and organize all my favorite prep ideas…from gardening tips and food storage to life hacks and recipes to try. It fits my personal...
Ancestral Skills or Regaining the Knowledge that our not so distant relatives used everyday has become a fascinating journey for me. I’ve always been interested in herbal remedies. But now I’ve rediscovered green cleaning products (like vinegar and baking soda) that...
Do You Know How to Care for Your Teeth Without Store-Bought Products? When I started doing research on how to make my own household cleaning products, without the industrial chemicals and toxic fumes, I discovered that most ‘green’ cleaning products serve...
Are You on a Tight Budget—Like I am? A very dear friend of mine confessed she knows she should put together a Car Emergency Kit, yet finds herself waiting until she has more time and the money to get started. I certainly understand the sentiment, and it got me to...
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter.