• Prepare

    What’s Your Threat? Drought!

    The average person in the United States uses 80-100 gallons of water every day.* Living in the High Desert, drought is a constant consideration. We pipe in water from other areas that receive more rain fall and snow pack than we do and we cross our fingers every season for it to be a bit wetter than the previous season(s).…

  • Homestead Hacks - work smarter, not harder
    DIY,  Homesteading

    Homestead Hacks

    Alright, serious question here…Who doesn’t need a few extra hours in their day? Right. We’re all trying to do so much all the time! I know I feel super busy and pressed for time more often than not, so when I come across something that either saves me time or saves me from some stress, I’m all over it! So,…

  • infant emergency preparedness
    Prepare

    How to Be Prepared for an Emergency with an Infant

    Alright, so you have your EDC, your EDC Bag and your 72 hour emergency kit which will cover you and your partner in an emergency situation for a few days, but what can you do to be prepared for your infant if the shit hits the fan? As I’ve discussed in my previous preparedness posts, prepping is one of those…

  • Grind Your Own Wheat
    DIY,  Eat

    Got Wheat-Berries? Grind Your Own Flour!

    You know that saying about the best laid plans? Yeah…well, I think the Universe is trying to drill home some crazy message about how plans fall apart and new experiences arise and it’s OK to adapt and be flexible and try something new. The last year has been ripe with examples of such bumps in the road, closed doors and…

  • Master Tonic/Fire Cider Pulp
    DIY,  Eat,  Food Storage & Preservation

    Master Tonic / Fire Cider Pulp Uses

    So you made your Master Tonic (or Fire Cider, as it’s also called) on the New Moon and are straining it with the Full Moon, but what on Earth will you do with all of that leftover pulp?! I’ll tell you, when I strained our first batch a couple of months ago, I was determined to not waste a bit…