A little taste of God’s country…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is a proverb. It means that without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring. Well, we are never bored and I believe those that know us best would plea to differ that we are boring…, but all work and no play...
08.26.12 ~ Divine intervention and making the right choices
Today's early morning thoughts... I am currently reading "7" by Jen Hatmaker. I am thoroughly enjoying reading her book. Her writing is such a unique style and it is a funny read and quite addicting... This morning I read over Day 4 and was touched by the sentiments...
Baking with Love
Another Monday in the wilderness. The weather has taken it's turn toward Fall and we are experiencing low 40's in the mornings which is so refreshing and crisp. Yesterday's high was still 103 degrees, but the rest of this week is in the 70's and 80's. WOOOHOOOO.......
Trayer Wilderness Homemade Probiotic Deodorant
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....
08.20.12 ~ Special Monday Musical Entertainment
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...
08.14.12 ~ Simple random acts of kindness
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...
Trayer Wilderness Hot Pepper Jelly…. Not just jelly….
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....
Dandelion Salad With Hot Bacon Dressing
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...
The 1st of the animals have arrived…
Well I can finally say, "Welcome to our wilderness zoo - caution all the animals are out of their cages!" And this time I am not referring to us!! 🙂 The chicken coop was finished yesterday and we drove north to pick up 8 chickens, a rooster and a lone ginny rooster....
Trayer Wilderness Homemade Chili Sauce & Salsa
Putting up food for the winter is so rewarding. It definitely takes time, but it feels good, traditional and reminiscent to me of times as a child spent with my Mom and my Grandparents. With our food choices today, the chemicals and preservatives added to everything...