by Tess Pennington | Dec 7, 2021
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. These weather-related conditions may lead to serious health problems. The reason being is that our bodies are not built to withstand long bouts of...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 6, 2021
As winter approaches and temperatures dip, we need to be more cognizant of our winter preparedness in general. Wrapping your pipes is an easy step to protecting your home and your water supply when it gets cold outside! Why Wrap Your Water Pipes Wrapping your pipes is...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 1, 2021
December is a tough month to stock up on items given all the extra shopping that happens this month. That said, there are some great deals to keep an eye on! Never give up on preparedness, no matter what time of the year it is! We can be as prepared as possible while...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 22, 2021
Extreme winter storms have the capacity to knock a home off the grid for a given amount of time. Have a plan for any situation, and maintain a diverse supply of survival foods so you are ready for anything this upcoming winter. Building an emergency pantry is one of...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 20, 2021
We have made the decision to expand our flock of ducks. We enjoy having them around and would like to pursue options for selling ducklings and eggs. Because of our desire to expand our flock, we need to make a brood box for the newest birds on our homestead. Caring...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 19, 2021
As winter approaches and people desire more self-reliance, the hobby of hunting has become wildly popular. Because of that, there are two main methods of field dressing an animal, and here are the pros and cons. First off, just to give you all an idea of how we...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 14, 2021
This is always a time of gratitude and thanks and as thanksgiving day soon approaches, many have noticed empty spots on shelves at their grocery stores and the rising prices are adding stress. However, there are things you can make for Thanksgiving, with no grocery...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 14, 2021
As a southern girl, I take my cornbread recipe seriously. In my opinion, a good piece of cornbread can take a family meal to a whole other level! We love cornbread at Thanksgiving and typically use it for our cornbread dressing (see the recipe here) or simply have a...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 12, 2021
Hunting season is upon us, and we had some elk meat leftover from last year. In order to prevent it from going to waste and to make room in our freezer for this year’s meat, we decided to can our elk meat for long-term storage over the winter. Before we start in...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 10, 2021
To prepare for the upcoming cold and virus season, I have been searching for herbal ways to boost my family’s immune system this Fall, which is our second allergy and cold season. The children have been back to school for one month, and not only is Covid...
by Contributing Author | Nov 4, 2021
Did you know that food is one of the top five expenses for most families in the United States? Last year, our family spent $14,400 on groceries. We are a family of 7, so we spend more than most do; however, this year I have been combating rising prices and smaller...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 3, 2021
Winter is approaching, so while we’re still in this beautiful season of autumn, we should look into making basic preparations for a potential winter power outage. If you are unprepared, you could be cold and uncomfortable, so here are some basic tips to help you...
