I have struggled with contentment. And I would be willing to bet that you have too. Unfortunately, we live in a time where our lives…
The Basics of Fermenting Vegetables
There are many ways to preserve food from your garden. Canning, freezing, and drying are all ways we hear about and most people have probably…
Easy Fall Garden Planting and Preparation Tips
It’s mid to late summer and fall is just around the corner. What are your plans? Clean up the garden and prep for spring? Or,…
The Best Ways to Preserve Herbs
Are you sitting there staring at your basil plant wondering how on earth you are going to use all that basil before it goes bad?…
How to Can Like a Homesteader
Your summer harvest has boomed and now you are ready to save some of that goodness for the winter. Canning is a homesteading tradition that…
Easy Homemade Laundry Detergent
Everyone loves the way laundry smells coming out of the dryer. That fresh linen scent. But did you know that scent is usually made up…
Easy Homemade All Purpose Spray
When it comes to cleaning sprays, it can be hard to find ones without harmful chemicals. A lot are filled with parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and…
What Does Being the Salt of the Earth Mean?
“You are the salt of the earth. But, if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer…
The Inside Scoop About Grounding
Ever wonder why we are so drawn to the outdoors? Why do we feel rejuvenated when we take some deep breaths outside, walk barefoot on…
Asheville, NC: A Complete Travel Guide
My husband and I went to Asheville, NC, to celebrate our anniversary a few weeks ago. We have been going to Asheville for years for…