How Do You Not Worry About Money? Simple, By Worrying About It.
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.
Preparedness on the Cheap: Evacuation Plans Part 2
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…
How to Make Simple Syrup
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…
Sun Tea in a Jar
Tea…I love it cold, hot, and always a bit sweet! Green, red, black, herbal, chai, bagged, loose, and any other kind out there. I love it! I have been looking for a more friendly way to make, store, and transport tea. I love sun tea, but in Iowa that is not always practical. Nor is having to store a gallon size container in the fridge. Then I had an idea! A brilliant idea! I could use quart size canning jars!…
In A Holding Pattern…
Feels like I am just waiting and waiting and waiting. Waiting for the nicer weather that is now here and hopefully staying. Waiting for the chicks to arrive. Waiting to plant my garden. Waiting to get my yard cleaned up and in shape. Waiting to build my raised beds. Waiting to be outside in my favorite outfit, tee shirts and jeans. What is a girl to do while she is waiting? Plan, plan, and plan. Spring clean the house. Reorganize…
$10 Preparedness: First Aid
One of the things I have been trying to do in the last few months is a $10 preparedness challenge. I have mostly been challenging myself and proving to myself that anyone on a budget could prep. I have been budgeting $10 every pay period (bi-weekly) to use towards preps. Preps can be anything! Prepping has many, many areas. If you don’t want to be considered a prepper, you still need things to be ready for any emergency or disaster….