We are getting snow today, but spring thunderstorms are right around the corner. If your power lines are above ground like mine are, storms mean the power outages. A lot of people in our neighborhood have generators to help deal with the inconvenience of power outages. While having a generator is wonderful to make sure …
For many, coffee is the nectar of the Gods. It is what they wake up for in the morning, and don’t even attempt to talk to them until they have finished the first cup. My husband is one of these people. I love him, but he can not even attempt to function until he has …
Did you ever wonder how people know when to stock their pantries and get the best deals? All grocery stores follow similar sales cycles, that is putting certain types of items on sale at the same time each and every year. These sales cycles hold true for regular grocery stores, as well as the warehouse …
Starting in mid-October, our family has had one stressful event occur after the other. From physical injuries and illnesses to hospital stays for both my mom and father-in-law, and the 3-months of hell ended with the loss of my beloved cat of over 16 years. Oh yeah, and during this time, I continued to …
When I shared my homemaking & homesteading goals for February, one thing I mentioned wanting to do was tap our maple trees. I have been reading up on backyard sugaring and making maple syrup. I figured this was another homesteading skill that I could develop and share with others – my family, my scouts, and …
