by mindyyoung | Mar 21, 2018 | Contributing Writers, Homesteading, Inspiration / Encouragement, Mindy Young, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Have you had second thoughts on whether to keep homesteading or not? Maybe you’ve felt like quitting during difficult moments? I certainly have. In the past 10 years of living rural and homesteading on my own with my husband and two children, I’ve had those moments,...
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 2, 2018 | Health & Healing, Homesteading, Inspiration / Encouragement, Off-Grid Living, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Tammy Trayer, Writings
I am sitting here in my robe by the fire, with my coffee and felt compelled to share my thoughts this morning. There is something so precious and peaceful about a slowly started and peaceful morning. Can you relate to this? I hope so, but my fear is that the majority...
by michellehedgcock | Feb 28, 2018 | Budgeting & Making An Income, Contributing Writers, Food & Kitchen, Gardening, Foraging, Canning & Preserving, Homesteading, Michelle Hedgcock, Organization, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Several years ago, I was working full-time in a corporate environment with a two-hour daily drive. To say it was draining is an understatement. My husband and I had several discussions about me quitting work and becoming a one-income family. The plan was for me to do...
by Tammy Trayer | Feb 14, 2018 | Family / Marriage, Inspiration / Encouragement, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Tammy Trayer, Writings
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that I find people either LOVE it, HATE it or find it to be “Just Another Day”. Everyone goes crazy to show their love for that special someone or for their family. Don’t get me wrong, it is a good day to celebrate the love you...
by Tammy Trayer | Jan 11, 2018 | Inspiration / Encouragement, Organization, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Some people are born organized and others not so much! I feel blessed to have the talent of organization! I would truly be lost without it! Although a good bit of it came naturally, I feel I had to fine tune it and work at it. In sharing that, I would like to think...
by Tammy Trayer | Dec 21, 2017 | Health & Healing, Natural Health: Medicinals & Essential Oils, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
I have done more soaking over the last two years than I have my entire life! Mind you, I am not complaining, even though my soaks were part of my healing regimen, what a relaxing addition to my life! It is important that we take time for ourselves, nurture our bodies...
