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 […]
Lately I have been craving snacks to get me through the final weeks of my pregnancy. After seeing the scale go up more than preferred, I realized it was time to get a healthy snack in the kitchen that I could grab and go without thought and without shame. Oats are among the healthiest grains […]
Ingredients 1/4 medium onion 1 tbsp garlic 1/3 cup cooked broccoli 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ancho chili powder 1 tsp paprika 3 heaping tbsp refried beans (vegetarian) your favorite tortillas (at least 5) 1/4 cup cheese of your choosing; I used monterey jack Instructions Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Finely chop the onion […]
Ingredients 1 apple 1 half carrot, shaved 2 tangerines or 1 large orange, peeled 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 cup water Instructions If not already done, peel the carrot and tangerines or orange. Chop the apple and carrots into small pieces that will allow your blender to break down without hassle. Throw in the apple, tangerines/orange, […]
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