by givenagift | Dec 11, 2012 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Writings
We have always been very traditional people. Often times put in our own category. We are the kind of people that see the shiny side of the penny and felt God’s grace to grab our boot straps and trudge on. We have an amazing story of lives filled with heartache,...
by Tammy Trayer | Nov 22, 2012 | Positively Encouraging, Writings
My thoughts are many today. I have sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, turkey, mashed potato filling and making my men happy tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Everyday I am thankful for MANY things. I thank God daily for my many many blessings, but there are many people that...
by Tammy Trayer | Nov 14, 2012 | Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
I believe this is a good question to ponder these days. Our family lives day to day practicing, teaching and living a frugal self-sustaining traditional lifestyle. We know how to be prepared, but since the devastation of Sandy three weeks ago there are many people...
by givenagift | Nov 6, 2012 | Gardening, Foraging, Canning & Preserving, Given A Gift, How We Began, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Well it was quite the experience! Let me tell you 1st about the hours leading up to the event. We had guests, many… We've been entertaining many different people this year, but this day Glen's Mom and Dad were joining us. It was a crazy day spent doing many...
by Tammy Trayer | Oct 19, 2012 | Off-Grid Living, Preparedness, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Traditional, Primitive & Bushcraft Skills, Writings
We can say “We did it!” It was a bit grueling, but the mission was accomplished…. To read more about it, click here – http://givenagift.com/?p=885
by givenagift | Oct 12, 2012 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Yes… 4 weeks and our guest cabin went from only 9 concrete pillars to housing two guests here in the wilderness. Now this is not just any cabin, but a hand crafted log cabin! It was quite the rush, but it turned out AMAZING. Glen used traditional tools to...
