Wife to Alex & mother to our five children. I spend my days homeschooling our children and running my candle business. I enjoy getting outside and working in the garden or going hiking and taking photos.
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.
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 the four important parts of being prepared.
Nothing is better than homemade lemonade. And with less sugar and the addition of apple mint, this recipe will have everyone asking for more.
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.
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.
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 resources to learn more about using different remedies.
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.
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 you like to do.
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.
In life, we often try and do it all, but let’s face it, it’s just not possible. When we try to do it all, we end up burnt out and often give up on our dreams and goals. So, what do we have to give up and what do we make a priority?
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