Did you grow pumpkins in your garden this year? What do you do with those pumpkins (besides carving for Halloween)? Pumpkins have done pretty well in my garden every year. So I’ve had to find ways of using pumpkins. I do love a beautiful pumpkin display for fall, but I can’t really do that. I …
We are a big hunting family. My family never hunted, but The Hubs’ family always did. Ever since we were married at a very young age, we have gone hunting as a family. Hunting is a wonderful way of increasing your self reliance. And I have embraced it! Over the years, we have put thousands …
Fall is in full force here. Which means it’s time to harvest Horse Chestnuts to make Horse Chestnut laundry soap! Horse Chestnuts, AKA conkers, have been falling from our tree like crazy. Any little bit of breeze sends hundreds of conkers into the yard. And trust me, you do NOT want to be under that …
Self reliance is pretty important in my life, and many people wonder why. I decided to break down what self reliance is, and why it is important. What is self reliance? Self reliance is gaining skills and supplies so that you can take care of yourself and your family. And skills are more important than …
As much as I hate to admit that summer is gone, it is. Fall is here. It’s time to prepare for winter on the homestead. Leaves are changing, the nights are getting colder, and there’s been lots of rain. I enjoy fall, it’s really my favorite season, but it also means that the days are …
Chicory is a weed that grows through most of the United States. It has pretty blue flowers throughout the summer. As a cousin to the dandelion, the entire plant is edible. But the magic is in the roots! Chicory root is medicinal. Let’s talk about the many benefits of chicory root. Medicinal Benefits of …
It’s almost that time of year again. If you’re on a budget, you’re probably trying to think of creative, inexpensive gift ideas. And as the weather gets cold, we’re “forced” to be inside more. So what to do with all this extra inside time? Make some DIY Christmas gifts! DIY gifts can be more personal, …
Do you know how to cook without power? It’s a simple but important way of being more prepared for emergencies and power outages. Cooking without power should be one of the tools you have in your preparedness arsenal. Of course, your emergency food storage should have at least a few meals that you don’t have …
We are all anxious as to how this cold and flu season is going to pan out. With the new pandemic going on, is it going to be worse than previous years? Only time will tell. In the meantime, what are you doing to protect your immune system? Have you considered using immune boosting herbs …
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If you’ve had chickens before, you know how it goes. You feed them, give them treats, hold them, and love them, but sometimes they are just freeloaders. Especially in the wintertime! And I don’t know about you, but I can’t afford to keep anything that doesn’t pull its weight. So I need to keep my …
