You never know where life’s adventures will take you, whether you’re lost in the woods or stuck in your apartment during a power outage or hurricane. With the weather warming up we are definitely longing to get out and go for those longer hikes and camping adventures, (see our tips for bringing your dogs along HERE).…
The key to storing and freezing meat effectively is in how you wrap meat for the freezer. Freezer burn, the most common cause of wasted meat in the freezer, is the process of dehydration that happens when meat isn’t wrapped properly. Most people don’t realize it, but even ice evaporates in the freezer over time…
The Fall and Winter months are when I feel most inspired to make things with my hands. The smells in the air, the turn of the leaves, the festive holidays on the horizon, all give me endless ideas for ways to explore nature and make the most of what I have around me. This year,…
We have found that the best way to really learn anything is to surround yourself with interesting people and to listen to them. We are starting our new series "Coffee with..." with just that in mind. To kick off this new series we have "Coffee with: Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily." Lisa is a master…
Editor's note: Anjuli is the latest contributor and is truly a lady that lives out her pioneer dreams! She is a natural storyteller with many exciting tales to share and a wealth of #pioneerskills we all can learn from. We are super excited to share her first post about making a beer can oven, really how…
When it comes to entertaining, what really sets an event apart are the details. Bringing an organic touch to your fall tablescapes is easy and inviting. The following are 5 things you can find in nature for the perfect fall tablescape. Be sure to watch THIS VIDEO for more great ideas!
5 Things Found In Nature…
The start of fall is my family's favorite time of year to preserve fresh food we've grown in our backyard garden. We've been canning food for several years, but have never tried or even thought much about pickling. Last year, we received a jar of mouthwatering, homemade pickles as a gift. The brine and ingredients…
As with many household items, natural bug spray can be made inexpensively and naturally at home. Why would you want to make your own bug spray? Because it won’t contain the chemical DEET, which although approved by the EPA, is known to cause a whole host of problems, from allergic rashes to neurological damage. Yuck.…
Here is the latest installment of my Modern Pioneering series. From The Garden, The Home, and The Wild, you’ll be learning recipes, projects and skills for a self-sufficient life. In this one, I teach you how to make seed bombs and be a 'guerrilla gardener' and prove that you don't need to own a big yard…