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All things homesteading: small livestock, homeschooling, gardening, homemaking, and much more.
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Preparing for an unknown future: food storage, emergency supplies, prepping resources, and much more.
About Millie
As a blogger for over a decade, focusing on preparedness, homesteading, off-grid living, and traditional foods, Millie has penned seven nonfiction traditional food focused books, sharing how—with a little creativity—anyone can transition to a real foods diet without overwhelming their food budget.
Millie uses her homesteading, preparedness, and off-grid living experience as a guide to writing her bestselling Christian Post-Apocalyptic series, Havoc in Wyoming and Montana Mayhem.
Recent Blog Posts
What to Cook With Your July Produce
July is high summer and fresh produce abounds! A fabulous way to save money on fruits and vegetables is to take advantage of what’s in season. Even...
Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
I can't remember the last time I bought salad dressing! This blue cheese salad dressing is so easy and inexpensive to mix up at home. This is a...
How to Cook Garbanzo Beans and My Favorite Meals
Wondering how to cook garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas)? In this article, I share how to cook garbanzo beans the easy way, plus several of my...
Pimento Cheese
Creamy, cheesy goodness... Pimento Cheese is perfect as a side dish or appetizer, and also goes great with any picnic or potluck! Pimento Cheese is...
What to Cook With Your June Produce
Are you enjoying fresh produce from your garden, farmers’ market, or even roadside stands? June in the Northern Hemisphere means the beginning of...
Farmer Boy Pancakes
Most of our breakfasts are quite quick. But on weekends or days without school or work, we'll have a more leisurely breakfast. Sourdough pancakes...
17 Healthy Summer Side Dishes
Get ready to indulge in a delightful assortment of summer side dishes that not only please your taste buds but also promote a healthy and wholesome...
Prioritizing Family Wellness: Celebrating Family Wellness Month
In today's fast-paced world, juggling work, school, and various commitments can often leave families feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Family...
How to Cook Pinto Beans and My Favorite Meals
Wondering how to cook pinto beans? In this article, I share how to cook pinto beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite main dish and...