The Back to Basics Living Bundle sale starts TODAY! I just want to give you a quick heads up about the Back to Basics Living Bundle and explain a bit about why it might be a good fit for you. To create a bundle, … [Read more]
Top 5 Tips to Make Heating Your Home with a Wood Stove Easier
Heating your home with a wood stove. It sounds so warm. And cozy. And romantic. You know, sitting by the fireplace in your pajamas with your hot cocoa and a good book kind of romantic. But those of you who heat your homes with a wood stove … [Read more]
Soothing Immune Boosting Hot Honey Lemonade
Today I'm going to share with you my little secret for staying healthy through the winter months. Last year, I was in a community theater play and my friend, who is a voice coach, told me to drink hot honey lemon water to help my throat and keep my … [Read more]
How to Can Your Leftover Turkey
Every Thanksgiving that we're cooking our own meal, I get the biggest turkey I can find because we love the leftovers. Some years, there's so much left on the turkey that we won't be able to eat it all before it goes bad in the fridge, so we can it … [Read more]
How to Dry Pears for Pear Candy
Dehydrating pears is a simple and super delicious drying project. Dehydrating fruits intensifies the flavor and makes them portable, snackable, and easy to pack with you for day trips, camping, car snacks, long meetings, you get the idea. … [Read more]
Introducing the Prepared Kids eBook!
I'm so excited to introduce to you my latest project, the Prepared Kids eBook! Do you have children in your life? This book is for you! Packed full of practical information for helping raise your children to be prepared now and as adults! Going … [Read more]
Preparing for a Hurricane: 15 Last Minute Ways to Get Ready
Hurricane season is upon us and for those in the storm path, preparation is key to getting through the storm in the best way possible. But what if you haven't prepared yet? While it's always better to be prepared ahead of time, here are 15 last … [Read more]
How to Make Pemmican
Pemmican has been called the ultimate survival food. It is nutrient dense and fits right in with the paleo diet. It was originally produced in the 18th century by native Americans and French Voyageurs. Pemmican is made traditionally from buffalo … [Read more]
Making and Canning Delicious Apricot Syrup
It's apricot season here! I love apricots and one of my favorite canning products of apricot season is apricot syrup! This stuff is to die for. Tangy and sweet and perfect on french toast, pancakes, or German pancakes. And it's easy to make and … [Read more]
How to Make and Can Apricot Nectar
It's apricot season! If you have access to an apricot tree, you know they can produce plenty of the sweet tart little guys. Where we live, apricots are a luxury, only producing on years where there is a mild enough spring not to freeze all the … [Read more]