I haven’t bought a can of tomatoes in over two years. Or canned beans. Or canned anything, really. And honestly? I don’t buy much pantry food at all anymore.
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Most people don’t think about how to prepare for a layoff until they’re sitting in an HR meeting. By then, you’re already behind. The families who come out of job loss without a crisis aren’t necessarily the ones who earn the most — they’re the ones who built their life to be less dependent on […]
The job market is not what it was two or three years ago. Hiring has slowed, layoffs have picked up, and a lot of people are sitting with a low-grade anxiety about what’s coming. If you’ve been watching the news, watching your company, and quietly running the numbers in your head — this post is […]
Last year, we decided to invest in a freeze dryer. And despite its hefty price tag, it really came down to one thing: I knew that I wanted my family to have a pretty extensive supply of long-term food stored for a variety of reasons, including general preparedness, but also knowing we want to live […]
Raising children in the word of the Lord can be challenging in public and private school settings. Teachers and administrators are not always able to meet your child’s spiritual learning needs. This is leading parents to consider homeschooling. However, what does the Bible say about homeschooling? Are there Bible verses about homeschooling that can provide […]
If you’re a mom like me, you know time to truly relax and enjoy a long, hot shower doesn’t come around every day. So when I do get the chance to close my eyes and cleanse my body, I like to make sure that I am doing it with the best possible ingredients. That’s where […]
If you are looking for a quick and easy guacamole recipe, you are in the right place. My go-to recipe is made with just a handful of healthy ingredients. I serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, as a topping with tacos, and even mix it up by dipping carrots or celery sticks into […]
Upset stomachs, tummy troubles, and diarrhea or constipation happen to the best of us. And just like chicken soup is the #1 remedy for someone coming down with a cold or flu, a cup of soothing tea can help. It will impart its warmth to your stomach and make it feel better in just minutes. […]
Life is busy. Between work and daily household chores, it’s not easy to find time to spend with your family. This also applies to kids and their long list of activities that can include everything from sports to dance classes. However, setting some time aside for fun things to do on the weekend with family […]
You may never have considered the idea of creating a DIY mattress spray with essential oils. A mattress spray? Why does it need one? Well, think about this for a minute: when was the last time you jumped into bed and said, “Wow, this bed smells SO GOOD!” and then took in a deep breath […]
There’s so much satisfaction you will get from making your own herbal home remedies. Once you get started, you will look back and ask yourself why didn’t you make homemade medicines five years ago? Hundreds of years ago, everyone knew how to make homemade medicine, and utilizing herbs from their environment was the standard way to […]
I’m a big fan of fruit smoothies – but I find that banana can be an overwhelming flavor. Even when I try to use only a quarter of a banana, it takes up such a significant portion the flavor profile. Have you ever felt the same way? Whether you are a certified banana hater or (like […]
If you’re like me, you might be apprehensive about the foods you buy at the grocery store. After all, packaged goods that sit on shelves for months (even those in the refrigerated section) are often chock full of preservatives, dyes, and other unnatural substances. God forbid you dare turn over the package and read the ingredients […]
Are you looking for fun things to do at home with family? Whether bad weather has you stuck at home or you just don’t feel like spending hours driving to a destination spot, you still don’t want everyone sitting at home feeling bored. Pretty soon cabin fever starts setting in, and this is when kids […]
I know how challenging it can be for mothers to cook different food items for different family members. As a mother myself, I know that it’s tough to figure out the right way to “show up” for many different facets of life. Organizing the food schedule for a whole day would be an ideal choice […]
If you’re here looking for Bible verses to prepare for labor and delivery, I’m going to guess there’s something underneath all of it – just an ounce of uncertainty. Maybe more than an ounce. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning a medicated birth, an unmedicated birth, a hospital birth, or a home birth. If you’re […]
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