I did it. And it is empowering. My husband and I moved from convenient-reliant to self-reliant living this past year. We have so many new projects to enhance our self-reliant ways,...

Lots of requests on how I cut up a chicken. This information is great for those that raise their own meat birds and are sick of serving it all as...

Ah yes, it's that time of year again. Earaches, colds, and coughs are upon us. With antibiotics contaminating the earth and creating 'superbugs', this is a great natural herbal remedy...

Apple cider vinegar is everywhere in the health realm. These are just a few places you can use it:-drink 1/8 - 1/4 cup to help with weight loss and detox...

After raising my two hogs with specific diets, I really get to see the quality of the meat.It's beautiful, fresh and been taken care of from start to finish. That...

I am going to start this by saying...this isn't for the faint of hearts. So, if you are one of those, please stop reading and skip to my gardening blogs...

I have a lot of comfrey... I planted a lot of it and am glad I did! My sister, Annie is the knowledge keeper of anything rare, garden interesting, or...

A tincture is an alcoholic derivative of a plant, herb or mushroom. Tinctures are effective in extracting the medicinal compounds and preserving them for long periods of time. Tinctures are...

HOLY MOLY, it's September! With the late spring and soggy rains to the dry and hot July/August I can't believe summer is coming to an end. From my hefty list...

My pigs are getting big! I don't corn feed and anyone that says that's the only way to go has truly been brain washed into thinking it's the only way...

Hello all you fabulous recyclers. If you are recycling or not, save your egg cartons for me and drop off at the Buffalo Farmer's market Saturdays 8-noon. Same with canning...