Bulk grain is a classic preparedness storage food because it has a great shelf. Whether you’re buying quinoa, rice or other gluten free grains, or stocking up on wheat berries for delicious homemade bread, buying grain in bulk is a great way to save money, too. Food prices are only likely to increase and bad […]
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
I have always liked lemon shortbread cookies – simple, delicate – they’re all about using good quality ingredients and handling them correctly. With the lovely lemon and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and you’ve got a cookie that’s fancy enough for a party but easy enough for a treat anytime. If you want to dress […]
How to Raise Chickens Cheaply – Small Budget? No Problem.
How to raise chickens cheaply? That’s what I needed to figure out. I got the idea to raise chickens while unemployed for several months. Times got a little tight (to say the least!) and I thought that if I had a coop and a garden at least my family and I would have just a […]
5 Ways to Practice Gratitude to Improve Your Health Naturally
We all know that practicing sports or other hands on skills like sewing or singing can improve your skill level, but did you realize the same principle applies when you practice gratitude? What the heck does this have to do with homesteading? There’s a biofeedback loop between you mind and your body. The more we […]
Knock Out Cold and Flu Germs with Essential Oils
Essential oils have been used in perfume making for a long time. It is easy to overlook the important fact that essential oils are some of the most powerful anti-microbials known today. I think they should be used in every home during cold and flu season since they are very important in fighting many types […]
Never Bake Brownies from a Box Again
When I was first married (nearly 20 years ago), brownies were one of the things I baked using a box mix. I had tried several recipes, and could never get that crisp edged/soft center combo that makes brownies oh-so-good. Then I found this recipe. I have not purchased a box mix since. You can make […]
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