by Tammy Trayer | Aug 23, 2012 | Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Today there are so many horrible preservatives, toxins and chemicals being add to our food, beauty products, cleaning products and pretty much anything processed. We live very traditionally and in some ways very primitively off-grid in the northern Idaho Wilderness....
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 20, 2012 | Positively Encouraging, Writings
Happy Monday everyone! Be positive and be sure to do your Random Act of Kindness today…. Yesterday, Strings and Things performed at Fernwood Community Bible Church, featuring my husband, Glen Trayer and his two cousins Christopher & Jonathan Kline. I hope you...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 14, 2012 | Positively Encouraging, Writings
Our sermon on Sunday really made me think. Pastor Brian mentioned that outside the walls of the church most people don't truly understand Christians. He mentioned that people have actually asked him if we drink blood and eat flesh? I never realized how something...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 13, 2012 | Condiments, Jellies & Butters, Spices, Seasonings & Flavorings, Recipes, Writings
The canning and jarring season is upon us and we are jumping in with both feet. I have not gotten to my Wilderness Pepper Jelly yet, but it is coming soon. I felt this recipe is definitely worth sharing and I wish I had some pictures to tantalize your taste buds....
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 13, 2012 | Condiments, Jellies & Butters, Spices, Seasonings & Flavorings, Natural Health: Medicinals & Essential Oils, Preparedness, Recipes, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
The common dandelion is looked upon by most as a weed and an annoyance, but dandelion should be looked upon as a garden green high in vitamins A, C, E and B complex, iron, calcium, and potassium as well. We enjoy dandelion salads, cooked greens and our most favorite...