by Tammy Trayer | Sep 19, 2012 | Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Yesterday it was 30 degrees when I woke at 4 a.m. The house was still holding the heat, but last night before hitting the hay it was 34 degrees so my wonderful mountain man lite our 1st fire for the season. Good thing too, this morning it was a mere 28 degrees. The...
by givenagift | Sep 6, 2012 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Positively Encouraging, Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Remember the show that started airing back in 1985 entitled MacGyver? You know the fella that could turn a piece of junk into some useful thing. Well I have my own MacGyver and I have so much faith in him that I truly believe he could make a gun out of a paper clip!!...
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 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...
by Tammy Trayer | Aug 3, 2012 | Off-Grid Living, Preparedness, Writings
Well this morning I woke at 3:55 to my alarm only I didn’t stumble out of bed, but out of a cot in my boys new stilt house. After a night of playing games by oil lantern light we said goodnight to my loving husband and he and the dog headed inside for some “handsome...
by Tammy Trayer | Jul 26, 2012 | Off-Grid Living, Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Some people would consider this to be cheap. I consider this little bit of advise smart living. Why spend extra money where you don't have to. Yes, that is right, we reuse our zip lock baggies. We made a simple drying rack out of a hanger and we also use an...
