by Tess Pennington | May 10, 2021
Have you ever been searching through Pinterest and found a project you know you wanted to do? Of course, you have! Last Fall I was looking for ways to expand my garden, and I came across an article on pallet gardens. I just knew that I could add one or two to my...
by Tess Pennington | May 4, 2021
When I was young and naïve, I believed that people who complained about allergies were just overexaggerating. Each Spring I watched my friend, Lisa, sneeze and search through her purse for a Kleenex, Zyrtec, and an inhaler. I listened to my father complain about the...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 15, 2021
If you hear thunder, chances are, lightning isn’t far behind. Lightning strikes can occur on a seemingly clear day and as far as 10 miles away. According to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), you have a 1 in 3,000 chance of being struck by...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 25, 2020
The warm summer months tend to do a number on the skin. In fact, dry skin can get even drier in the summer. As the summer months lag on, I can feel my skin becoming more irritated, red, and dry. I try and drink plenty of water and moisturize my skin, but it...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 20, 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, supply shortages have plagued the country. It’s not just toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and seeds we are talking about. It’s more than that and some believe this is another telltale sign that we are living through a systemic...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 19, 2020
A massive sunspot on the surface of the sun has the potential to shoot solar flares toward Earth, and this particular sunspot is one of concern. A solar flare could disrupt the power grid and take down some radio communications. A massive flare is expected from...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 17, 2020
The temperatures are heating up and so are the deals in August. If you are looking for frugal ways to stock up on your food pantry and preparedness supplies, this month will not disappoint! 7 Things You Can Buy To Stock Up On Your Preps Buying items during certain...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 15, 2020
A sweltering heat wave that has enveloped most parts of California causing a surge of demand on the power grid. During the hottest part of the day on Friday, energy companies made the decision to start rolling blackouts – something that has not been done for 20...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 12, 2020
No doubt that many of you are looking for more natural ways to care for health ailments and interestingly, you may not have to venture very far to find it. Thyme, that unassuming herb that quietly meanders through the garden has been widely acknowledged as one of the...
by Tess Pennington | Jul 28, 2020
In a previous article, we wrote about how there are some summer vegetables that can still be started in July. By doing so, you create a bumper crop to enjoy even more summer bounties. Once your bumper crop has been harvested, you will have a plethora of fresh produce...
by Tess Pennington | Jul 26, 2020
Who hasn’t noticed the price of food drastically increasing? For many, in a time of job insecurity, continued economic uncertainty it’s infuriating and borders on the line of price gouging. In April, when the pandemic panic was at its peak, the price of...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 29, 2020
The peak of the summer season comes with savings for everyone to enjoy. This summer, we have been sharing monthly deals to look out for in order to save money. Keeping track of which month has the best savings is the best approach to finding items at the lowest cost...