In our household, canning food saves a great deal of money. We grow most of our own produce in our little front-yard garden and then we “put up” as much of it as possible, which is pretty much everything we ...
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How To Live Off-Grid Without A Refrigerator
Maybe it’s an emergency situation, like a hurricane or thunder storm causing a long-term power outage. Or maybe it’s just personal preference – more and more people find themselves wanting to truly live the off-the-grid lifestyle. Whatever the reason, more ...
Read More »5 Easy Steps To Canning Peppers
One of my favorite things to preserve from the garden are peppers. Hot peppers, sweet peppers, jalapenos, Serrano peppers, banana peppers, pimentos … if it is a pepper with a skin, it can be pickled first and then canned in ...
Read More »3 Ways To Preserve Your Garden’s Bounty For Months And Even Years
Each year, as my garden produces more and more delicious homegrown produce, I look for new ways to use up every bit of the harvest, so that nothing goes to waste. When I started gardening more than 15 years ago, ...
Read More »6 Chemical-Free And All-Natural Cleaners For Your Home
For a few years now, I’ve been using simple ingredients and all-natural cleaners around our house. I began making my own cleaners as a way to save money, rather than looking for a way to cut out toxins and live ...
Read More »Children Today Need Real Heroes
Honesty. Respect. Kindness. Courage. Self-discipline. Perseverance. Compassion. Dependability. Generosity. Loyalty. Most parents want to instill these kinds of important values in their children. Whether it’s to lay a firm foundation for becoming good citizens and adults, or to give them ...
Read More »DIY: Make Your Own Delicious Chicken Broth
There are many different ways to make homemade chicken broth. Some are quite complicated (but rewarding) while others are easier to accomplish when you have a busy schedule to keep. Either way, you can make your own rich and flavorful ...
Read More »9 Essential Tips For Finding The Very Best Vegetable Seeds
Spring is almost here. In fact, it’s in the mail! Seed catalogs begin to arrive during the winter in hopes of enticing faithful gardeners to get a jump on planning their spring gardens. And with good reason – ordering your ...
Read More »Avoid Toxic Medicine With All-Natural Salve
Salves are a simple and effective medicine. Best of all, they are easy to make naturally. Salves are easy to take with you on the go. You can put them in your purse, or a pocket, and they make a ...
Read More »6 Steps To Make Gardening A Breeze
Although most gardeners enjoy time spent in the garden, it isn’t always a walk in the park. Sometimes gardening is just plain hard work and well … not easy. But there are some things you can do to make your ...
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