by Tammy Trayer | Apr 9, 2013 | Breads & Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks, Writings
It is a BEAUTIFUL spring day here in northern Idaho today. The air smells good, the sun is shining and the house has the aroma of wonderful things being made. One of the best part of my lifestyle is the “Simple Pleasure” I receive from my “Labors of...
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 28, 2013 | Off-Grid Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Being that we live as traditionally as we do off-grid in the northern Idaho wilderness, we are always trying to utilize items that require no power. We live in an intentionally frugal fashion conserving even when we don't have to. We no longer have a microwave or...
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 27, 2013 | Off-Grid Living, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
What a combination, right? Are you here just out to see where I am headed with this one?? Well in our northern Idaho wilderness home all three are essential! We truly make EVERYTHING from scratch. I make all our condiments, desserts, snacks, power bars, cereals,...
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 6, 2013 | Off-Grid Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
The day I made the soap was a sunny day and I was ALL out of my laundry detergent. To most this would not be a concern, but because we are off-grid you learn to utilize all your resources. Our biggest resource back here in the wilderness is the SUN!! We save a lot...
by Tammy Trayer | Feb 5, 2013 | Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Saturday was a gorgeous day and I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to step away from my desk to enjoy it. The Mountain Boy and I were supposed to be making a trek to the library which is a 10 mile round trip, but he was under the weather last week and...
