Ashley's Articles
Ready, Set, Go… Being prepared for Wildfires
Ready Set Go – So often used in races, but the race against wildfires and disaster is nothing fun – This post explains what they mean
Becoming prepared when you are too busy
Making time for preparedness can seem like an impossible task. Where do you stuff it all in? But small adjustments to your priorities, and a bit of planning will have you ready in no time. This article teaches you how.
What is emergency preparedness? The four key parts of being prepared
When you live in an area where there are natural disasters or even the potential for natural disasters, being able to grab your 72-hour kits and go is important, but it’s not the only reason we believe in being prepared. In this article, you will discover what I believe are…
Refreshing Mint Lemonade
Nothing is better than homemade lemonade. And with less sugar and the addition of apple mint, this recipe will have everyone asking for more.
Minimalist baby in a world that says you need everything
As a family who lives a more minimalist lifestyle, we keep to the same thought process, even when it comes to having a baby. With only a few short months left before our new littlest one joins our family, let me share a few of our must-haves.
What we learned about raising backyard chickens
Growing food and raising livestock animals of your own is becoming a critical skill as the cost of food has been skyrocketing, but many people wonder, where do I start? In this article, I share with you what we’ve learned about raising chickens.
Our journey into natural medicine
What happens tomorrow if you can’t get to the drugstore? We each should do our best to be prepared. Knowing how to treat different illnesses and diseases using natural medicine can be the difference between life and death. In this article I talk about different types of natural medicine and…
Making Reusable Cloth Pads
A couple of weeks ago I had a prompting to finish the cloth pads I’d started for my daughter. As a mom, I couldn’t help but ask why. She’s still young, was she going to start her cycle soon? I kept praying and getting the answer no, just do it.
How to downsize and begin to live within your means
Downsizing may seem like the opposite direction of the world but we’re here to show you that it doesn’t have to be. Living a more simple life can bring joy to your home as you worry less about the clutter and more about the people you love and the things…
Learning to Square Foot Garden
There are so many methods of gardening. We’d like to share a little bit about our journey with square foot gardening and why we believe it’s worth giving a try.