by Tammy Trayer | Dec 11, 2017 | Contributed Posts, Rootsy Network, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
You don’t need a lot of property to make this happen. Get your ideas flowing about making a living on your homestead. These 53 ways will help you get started. Living a simple life to your liking, contrary to the cookie cutter mold that the majority of society is...
by Tammy Trayer | Jul 3, 2017 | Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
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...
by Tammy Trayer | Jun 26, 2017 | Off-Grid Living, Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
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...
by Tammy Trayer | Jun 19, 2017 | Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
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...
by Tammy Trayer | May 29, 2017 | Off-Grid Living, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
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...
by Tammy Trayer | May 15, 2017 | Off-Grid Living, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
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...