Gluten-Free Cookie Baking Tips + Recipes
Being in my kitchen and going after my family’s hearts via their stomach is a passion of mine. A gluten-free and dairy-free diet was recommended for my son thirteen years ago when he was diagnosed as high functioning autistic with Asperger tendencies. In all honesty,...
Podcast #151: The Power Of Positive Thinking
July 7th, 2017: In today’s show I talk with you about the Power Of Positive Thinking and how it can affect your life. Simple adjustments daily can impact your life in such a great way and truly it is all a choice! "Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Positive. Be True. Be...
Perseverance
Many of us dive head first into things, but when the going gets tough we don’t have the perseverance to finish! Additionally, sometimes it is hard to sacrifice our time and energy that we hold so dearly, but I am here to tell you that every effort you take, every hour...
Best Places To Find Homestead & Off-Grid Tools
Yardsaling, flea markets, estate sales, antique and thrift stores, the locations are endless... As most of you know, I am NOT a shopper, despise being in town more than I need to be BUT I love looking for treasures! This is the perfect time of year to get out and...
The Importance Of Good Men
As we celebrated Father’s Day yesterday, I wanted to share my thoughts about something I feel very strongly about. Today, more than ever with society unleashing so many things as a norm that was once considered offensive, our boys need good men for role models. The...
Podcast #148: You Need A Budget
June 16th, 2017: In today’s show I discuss the importance of a working budget for your home or homestead. Without a real good working budget, you really have no solid footing and will always be guessing and getting further in the hole. For those of you that are...
How We Get So Much Done On Our Homestead
Everyone today is running the rat race, filling every waking hour with busy. We embraced our off-grid lifestyle to create our own lifestyle in a crazy mixed up world. We were seeking a freedom and a pace that was to our liking, but when we first embraced our dream we...
Are You Too Old To Live Off-Grid?
Now some people may be offended by this question, but this is one of the most common questions we receive. Immediately, I am going to say, "By all means, ABSOLUTELY NOT! No one is ever too old to embrace a dream of any kind let alone a dream of living an off-grid...
When Plans Change Good Things Can Happen
When it comes to our homesteading journey we are at a point now that we’ve learned two lessons. One, things cost more than we thought they would. And two, things take longer to do than expected. Those combined can really impact a yearly goals list. You’ll see what I...
God's Miracles On Our Off-Grid Homestead
God has blessed us SO greatly in SO many ways over the years, but the last two have been beyond awing! It just would not be right if we did not share these blessings with you because as it says in Matthew we are supposed to be a light! "14 You are the light of...