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Can we talk about the scam that is grocery store orange juice? You’re paying premium prices for something that tastes nothing like actual oranges and contains ingredients you can’t even pronounce. Meanwhile, when orange season hits and you can buy a whole case of gorgeous fruit for less than what you’d pay for two bottles […]
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Let’s be honest – when was the last time you bought grape juice at the store and thought, “Wow, this tastes like actual grapes”? Probably never, because most commercial grape juice tastes more like sugar water than the beautiful fruit it’s supposed to represent. But here’s what I find fascinating: your great-grandmother probably knew exactly […]
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There’s something magical about opening a jar of homemade lemonade concentrate on a dreary February morning. The bright, citrusy aroma instantly transports me back to those sweltering summer afternoons when my grandmother and I would stand side by side in her steamy kitchen, transforming bushels of lemons into liquid gold. She’d always say, “Honey, this […]
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There’s something deeply satisfying about opening a jar of homemade tomato sauce in the dead of winter and tasting that burst of summer sunshine. I remember the first time my grandmother taught me how to can tomato sauce—her kitchen filled with the rich aroma of simmering tomatoes, steam rising from bubbling pots, and rows of […]
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There’s something deeply satisfying about opening a jar of home-canned green beans in the middle of winter and tasting that bright, garden-fresh flavor. I remember the first time I successfully canned my grandmother’s green beans — it felt like I was carrying forward a tradition that connected me to generations of women who understood the […]
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Throughout history, humanity has wrestled with a timeless question: should we stand alone or lean on others? At the heart of this struggle lie two powerful ideas—self-reliance vs self-sufficiency. The tension between independence and collaboration has shaped societies, driven innovation, and sparked countless debates. Though often used interchangeably, these concepts chart very different paths for […]
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Freeze-dried pineapples are one of those snacks that feel like a little piece of sunshine in every bite! Sweet, tangy, and oh-so-delicious, they’re not just tasty—they’re practical too. The best part? You can easily make them at home! They hold onto most of the nutrients from fresh fruit, but with the bonus of a long […]
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Freeze-dried limes might not be the first thing you think to add to your pantry, but let me tell you—they’re a total game changer! These zesty, feather-light citrus slices have quickly won over home cooks, professional chefs, and anyone aiming to be more self-sufficient. Why? Because they’re bursting with flavor, incredibly versatile, and last for […]
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Cooking from scratch—it’s a phrase you’ve probably heard tossed around a lot lately. But what does it really mean? With popular influencers like Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm making the “ingredient household” lifestyle look effortlessly beautiful, it’s natural to wonder: is a cooking-from-scratch lifestyle even doable for most of us? Especially when you throw kids […]
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Learn how to make your own brown sugar at home – with just 2 ingredients. It’s so simple and only two ingredients so you may never buy traditional brown sugar at the store ever again! All you need is granulated cane sugar and molasses. I include recipes that make it easy for you to make […]
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Learning how to cook from scratch might sound a little daunting at first—especially if you’re just starting out—but trust me, it’s one of the most satisfying skills you can pick up! Imagine transforming a handful of raw ingredients into a meal that’s uniquely yours. By doing it yourself, you have complete control over what goes […]
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Self-sufficiency is a goal that many aspire to achieve. It involves reducing reliance on external systems and taking control of aspects such as your food supply, energy consumption, financial stability, and personal skills. Becoming self-sufficient can seem daunting at first, but with careful planning and consistent effort, it is an attainable and rewarding endeavor. This […]
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I didn’t come to this work through trends or aesthetics. I came to it by watching how quickly basic needs became leverage and deciding my family would never be fragile again. After years in technology and systems thinking, I began applying those skills to food, finances, skills, and home life. What started as a personal effort to build stability became something others wanted to learn from.
Today, I lead Provision Planner, a self-sufficiency planning app used by families around the world, and teach thousands of people how to build independence from where they are — without panic or extremism.
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