Have you lived in a rural setting your whole life? I grew up in the city. Many years later I married a young man from the country. He grew up poor, his mother taught him how to survive on very ...
5 Steps to No-Fuss Country Gravy Your Whole Family Will Love
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. When I first married my husband, I despised country gravy. This gravy is also known as white gravy or milk gravy. His family thought it should be on ...
51 Keto-Friendly Air Fryer Recipes to Enjoy Your Favorite Fried Foods
Have you invested in the newest healthy kitchen gadget? Yes, I’m talking about an Air Fryer. If you’re a fan of fried foods, but am also health conscious, this could be the solution you’ve been ...
Give Your Kitchen a Fresh New Look with this Faux Brick Backsplash
Are you looking for an inexpensive way to add some character to your kitchen? I came up with an idea that was inspired by my friend purchasing a new home. She bought an older brick ranch-style ...
Downsizing: Two Years on and 10 Things I’ve Learned (Part 2)
Have you decided to downsize? Are you feeling overwhelmed with a deer in headlights dread and unsure where to start? Almost two years ago I wrote an article about my personal experience with it. ...
6 Steps to Preventing Attachment to Meat Animals on Your Homestead
When I’m heading to bed at night, I like to browse through the internet and see what others in the homesteading world are up to. One of the questions I’ve seen asked a great deal lately is, “I want ...
February Gardening Tips and Tasks by Region and Planting Zone
Let’s all give a solid “Woo-hoo!” to the fact winter is almost gone and our gardens will be coming alive shortly. If you’re like me, you’re itching to get outside. The walls of your home are ...
15 Ways I Make My Tiny Kitchen Work and Am Lovin’ It
Yikes! Tiny kitchen alert! When you scroll through Pinterest, it’s rare to see a small kitchen highlighted as the kitchen of your dreams. They’re difficult to work in and with, or at least ...
Giving up Soda? 23 Fermented Soda Recipes as a Healthy Replacement
Is one of your goals for the year to break away from unhealthy sodas? If you aren’t a fan of water, this can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there are alternatives to regular sodas. They’re known ...