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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
Celebrate National Frozen Foods Month!
March is National Frozen Food Month! Frozen foods are an excellent way to extend a food's shelf life and help the food budget. Find a great deal on...
Navajo Tacos with Sourdough Frybread
This recipe was originally published in May 2010. I love finding new ways to use my sourdough starter. When Joe mentioned that it had been a while...
29 Delicious Homemade Pie Recipes
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th around the world. In honor of this fun day, I'm sharing a collection of delicious homemade pie recipes! The best...
Sourdough Donuts
This recipe was originally published in April 2012. I started thinking about making these when reading one of the books in my favorite series from...
Emergency Preparedness Community
Emergency preparedness includes planning for and responding to disasters, both natural and manmade. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and...
Eggs in Marinara
This article was originally published in January 2013. Need a simple, tasty, nourishing meal? Eggs in Marinara is a delicious recipe that your whole...
Goat Tractor
This post was originally published in July 2013. Having a goat on pasture, or browse, is the most economical way to feed them. The person I got my...
Lemon Fat Bomb Bars
I consider healthy, traditional fats—used in tasty fat bombs—to be the most important component of my food storage. Humans evolved to use energy...
How to Save Money in 2023
I think it's fair to say, we all want to save money! Saving is easier when you approach it with a plan. Don't worry about having the perfect plan to...