by Tammy Trayer | Mar 27, 2013 | Off-Grid Living, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
What a combination, right? Are you here just out to see where I am headed with this one?? Well in our northern Idaho wilderness home all three are essential! We truly make EVERYTHING from scratch. I make all our condiments, desserts, snacks, power bars, cereals,...
by glentrayer | Mar 25, 2013 | Butchering, Curing, Jerking & Smoking Meats, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Our family tries to do everything we possibly can for ourselves. We purchased 30 laying hens and ended up with 5 roosters out of the bunch. We didn't want all those roosters in the coop so we fattened them up and decided they would do nicely in our freezer. When it...
by givenagift | Mar 6, 2013 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Writings
sim·ple adjective 1. not complicated: a simple design. pleas·ure noun 1. the state or feeling of being pleased. 2. enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one's liking; gratification; delight. These are my favorite words “Simple Pleasure”....
by Tammy Trayer | Mar 6, 2013 | Off-Grid Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
The day I made the soap was a sunny day and I was ALL out of my laundry detergent. To most this would not be a concern, but because we are off-grid you learn to utilize all your resources. Our biggest resource back here in the wilderness is the SUN!! We save a lot...
by Tammy Trayer | Feb 5, 2013 | Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Saturday was a gorgeous day and I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to step away from my desk to enjoy it. The Mountain Boy and I were supposed to be making a trek to the library which is a 10 mile round trip, but he was under the weather last week and...
by Tammy Trayer | Feb 4, 2013 | Book / e-Book Reviews, Writings
I received a complimentary book from Tyndale House Publishers of I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp. With the days being shorter and our outside work being put on hold till spring we get to enjoy the privilege of reading many books. I had a very hard time putting this...
