Garage sale season is here! With all the stuff in my house, I keep finding stuff to get rid of! I had a garage sale a few weekends ago and since this isn’t my first garage sale, let me give you some tips! 1. Price to sell! The goal of the garage is to get rid of your stuff to someone who needs it more. Price your items to sell. Yes you want to make some extra money too, but I…
I changed the title of this post. I figured for the next few months, it will be completely interchangeable and intertwined. I am trying to homestead as frugally as I can while still understanding it will take money sometimes. I will try to post weekly picture updates also so you can see how well I am doing and learn from my mistakes/failures. I am also currently having trouble uploading pictures using just Internet Explorer. I will have to go back…
I have several hats I like to wear: Gardener, Homesteader, Prepper, Cook, Writer, Seller, Coordinator, Experimenter, Reader, Crafter, Hobbyist, Nature Lover, Natural Lifer, Deal Finder, Tightwad, etc. I have several roles that I try to fulfill in my life: Mom, Girlfriend, Friend, Daughter, Granddaughter, Niece, Cousin, and Acquaintance. What do you do when the people in your life do not support you and the hats you like to wear? What do you do you have no encouragement to pursue your dreams in…
So now that you all know I am so far from perfect that only grace can save me, I will share the tips I use for myself to help keep your worries to a minimum.
Updated 2/15/2026 Now that you know where you are going, if and when you need to evacuate, plan what to take with you. Whether you keep a 72-hour kit, everyone has their own bag, or both, you need some essentials with you. I am choosing to have a 72-hour kit, and everyone will have their own bag. I already have a tote packed and ready to go if we need to go. Several areas need to be covered in your…
Simple Syrup is one of my favorite things to make to sweeten beverages such as Sun Tea. It is very simple, very easy to make, but I am so surprised at how many people don’t know how! I prefer it because it is a syrup and blends into the beverage. Nothing against sugar being served, but sugar does not blend in well to cold drinks! How to Make Simple Syrup I use one to one proportions so I use 1…