Stop wasting food and money throwing away your leftovers. Learn how to reuse leftover food with these awesome ideas. From the obvious, to some that are a bit more creative, there’s a way for everyone to use up those leftovers, even if you think you hate leftovers! Growing up, we […]
Self Sufficiency
When you talk about using kitchen scraps in the garden, most people think of a compost pile. But there are so many other awesome ways to use kitchen scraps in the garden! I get it. Starting a compost pile isn’t for everyone. Maybe you live in an apartment or on […]
Growing your own food is one of the best ways to become more self-reliant. Nothing beats the taste of home-grown veggies straight from the garden! But if you’re a beginner gardener, you may be wondering where to start. Check out this list of the easiest vegetables to grow to get […]
I’m not gonna lie, I don’t enjoy cleaning. And I don’t think I’m alone here. Some women always have a clean house, but I wasn’t always one of them. But you can be one of those women who always has a clean house too with these simple tips. Quick Cleaning […]
Keep these frugal pantry essentials on hand so you can always throw together a quick meal. From breakfast to a healthy dinner, even desserts and snacks, you can make just about anything with these frugal pantry essentials! Some times there’s more month than money and you just can’t afford to […]
Some beginner canning mistakes can leave you with wasted food and a huge mess to clean, while others are down right deadly. From broken jars, to poor seals, to botulism. Check out this list so you don’t make one of these costly mistakes. There a few seriously dangerous beginner canning […]
Canning is a great way to preserve your garden harvest or farmer’s market bounty. You can have homegrown fruits and veggies year round! There are so many great reasons to start canning your own food! Canning is cheaper (after the initial investment), healthier, and more eco-friendly than store bought. Read […]
Food preservation is a vital skill for homesteaders, people working towards self sufficiency, and anyone living a frugal lifestyle. You spend all winter planning. Then all spring preparing and planting. Finally you spend all summer tending to and caring for your garden. Now harvest time is finally here and all […]
In recent years, homesteading has become more popular. Whether you’re interested in homesteading for environmental reasons, financial independence, or just to live a simpler life in general, you can get started now. There are many homesteading skills to learn right now, no matter where you live. Our grandparents and […]
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, it really got me thinking about leading a more natural life. I started to question whether all of the products I’ve used my whole life to clean my house were actually safe? Turns out they’re really not … Take one look […]