by givenagift | Jul 31, 2012 | Gardening, Foraging, Canning & Preserving, Given A Gift, How We Began, Writings
Note: Disregard the Mountain Woman hands… And our recommendation is NOT to go mushroom foraging unless you are with someone who knows their mushrooms or you have been previously educated. A bad mushroom (many good mushrooms have an evil twin) will cause you...
by givenagift | Jul 27, 2012 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Positively Encouraging, Writings
The Wilderness Gang All hands on deck…. We started out as 3 with our furry son and in March of 2012 we were joined by one of Glen's good friends from GA other wise know as Schultz. He is staying with us indefinitely and has been a huge help in providing...
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...
by Tammy Trayer | Jul 25, 2012 | Candy & Dessert, Recipes, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Traditional Living, Skills & How-To's, Writings
Our family was blessed with this AMAZING recipe thanks to my wonderful friend, Julianne Primer (http://providencelodge.blogspot.com/) who introduced me to her wonderful friend Enola Gay (http://www.paratusfamiliablog.com). I LOVE new connections and new recipes....
by givenagift | Jul 25, 2012 | Given A Gift, How We Began, Positively Encouraging, Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Our family is very blessed to be in a location that often times we are unable to leave due to various weather conditions. In addition, I have a profession that allows us to stay back here sometimes weeks at a time without having to enter today's society. Some may...
by glentrayer | Jul 25, 2012 | Self-Reliance / Simple Living, Writings
Just a little something I made for the wife over winter. One spoonful, One hotcake… Can anyone tell me where that line comes from?
