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Homemade Spaghetti

How to easily make your own healthy homemade spaghetti sauce

Spaghetti is one of those meals we all seemed to grow up with. It’s simple and quick. But the sauces of today are filled with way more junk. So, in this article, I will teach you to make a homemade sauce that is still decently quick and tastes way better.

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Building a stronger family to face the trials of today

The family today is under constant attack. Many outside forces are trying to split it apart. Then there are so many internal stresses. It’s no wonder that so many families are falling apart. In this article, I discuss a few ways we have been working on strengthening our family against…

Learning how to slow down and enjoy life

Learning how to slow down and enjoy life

Life moves fast. But you already know that. What we all seem to be missing is the fact that no matter how fast it moves, we must carve out time to slow down and enjoy life.

Homemade Cornbread Recipe

Homemade Cornbread

This cornbread recipe is simple enough that you will never want to go back to a box again. With minimal ingredients and low prep time, you will love the taste of fresh cornbread to accompany any chili.

Preparing for short term emergencies

Preparing for short term emergencies

You never know when an unexpected storm or other emergencies will hit. And sometimes it won’t be feasible to stay where you are. In this article, I discuss the importance of bug-out bags and help you get yours ready.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

When our family decided to stop buying so many pre-made ingredients, we started coming up with our custom spice mixes. This one was created to have a great flavor without being extremely spicy.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

One of my favorite meals as a kid was my mom’s homemade chicken noodle soup. I remember helping make the dish many times and is some of my fondest memories. In this article, I teach you how to make it.

No Knead Sourdough Bread

No-Knead Sourdough Bread

Homemade bread is one of the best foods. It has an awesome smell while baking and tastes so much better than store bought bread. But the catch is always time. This recipe is really easy and takes less time to put together, while producing a great everyday loaf.

How to make Sourdough Starter

How to make Sourdough Starter

Making sourdough bread requires a good sourdough starter. Thankfully it’s nothing to be afraid of and easy to do. This article covers two different methods of creating your starter and some tips on keeping a healthy starter.

Stocking Up - Flour and Sugar

What foods should I start stocking up on

The topic of what foods should I stock comes up so often on social media that I felt it need a simple answer to help others prepare. So, inside this article, I give you 10 different foods you can easily stock up on to create your food storage.