Daily chores
Everyone hates chores. And life is full of them. But maybe you shouldn’t hate them so much.
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Everyone hates chores. And life is full of them. But maybe you shouldn’t hate them so much.
The best way to be prepared is to start small. When the pile of things to do is so big, you don’t want to even try. Instead take it one tiny step at a time using the supplies you already have.
Every day we are at war with the forces around us that are after influencing our families. Sometimes we just need to step back and call it good enough.
It’s important to prepare ahead of time. To make checklists. To have a plan. Because then at least if someone is freaking out, the plan can still guide them to safety.
We often spend our days building up our preps, but we don’t take the time to test them in a real-world situation. We might have the gear, but if we are lacking the skills we will fail anyway.
It’s not uncommon to overload your schedule and get overwhelmed.
The average American family spends close to $300 a month on eating out. $300 just sounds insane. For some families that’s close to 10% of their income. Sure, there are times to hang out with friends or family. But trips around town to various appointments shouldn’t require you to eat
We were shopping in Walmart the other day, just about ready to check out when the power went out.
No one can ever predict where their life will end up. Our journey has gone from jobs to owning our own business, from a house, living in a RV, and a small home on 10 acres with our four children. But our love for each other and focus to reach our goals has always pulled us through. Our blog covers our journey of living small while dreaming big, helping others achieve the prepared homestead life they desire.
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