With many of us hunkering down at home, and temporary shortages on meat and eggs, creating simple meals with on-hand ingredients is a necessity. Many of these suggestions are not only pantry-friendly, but they’re also budget-friendly and perfect for this list of April meal plan ideas. During this uncertain time, enjoying the company of our …
Great, something else to think about? As if the last several weeks haven’t been enough of a whirlwind, we now need to prepare for a recession? Yes, we do. And I’ve got five great suggestions to help you with your preparations. What started as a warning from afar, soon became a warning at home. When …
Corned beef and cabbage is a popular meal for St. Patrick’s Day. Cabbage sales increase substantially in March and prices often drop. With cabbage prices plummeting, it’s a great time to feature this nutritious vegetable in these March meal plan ideas. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, the unassuming cabbage is often overlooked. Cabbage is high …
Three days is the minimum recommended amount of food the federal government recommends you to have on hand at all times. You probably already have this amount, but have you considered storing this three-day supply separately? In my Introduction to Food Storage: Why? post, I told you about our real-life experience of being without power …
I’m a huge fan of beans of just about any kind. We also rely on beans and rice as part of our food storage. But are beans and rice the best choice for you to use as a backbone of your food storage? There may be legitimate reasons you should not have beans and rice …
Looking for some great meal plan ideas to carry you through the 29 days of February? 29 days! Leap year. An extra day in February, an extra day in the year. As a child, I was totally in awe of my friend born on February 29. Was he really older than me? How could he …
I know, I know. Survival Foods. Those two words sound completely scary and overwhelming. When I first started learning about food storage and preparedness, I came across the phrase survival foods and totally balked. I mean, seriously, that sounds so…paranoid. But really, if I’m not filling my pantry for my family’s survival, why am I …
I love the new year! Among other reasons, I look at it as an opportunity to review our homeschool lesson plans. I take a look at what works and what doesn’t, then make adjustments as necessary. While we do advance to a new grade every September (to coincide with public schools), we homeschool year-round, taking …
After the indulgent months of November and December, it is perfectly fitting that January is National Soup Month — warm and soothing comfort in a bowl, and the focus of this month’s meal plan ideas. Bonus: January is also National Oatmeal Month! Enjoy a piping hot bowl of goodness both morning and night. This month’s …
Winter weather has me thinking about outdoor survival. Have you heard of the survival rule of three? Knowing these rules can save your life. What is the survival rule of three? Three minutes without air (or in icy water or with severe bleeding) Three hours without shelter in a harsh environment (unless the environment is …
Fun and festive, along with easy and budget-friendly, is on the menu for December! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s the hap-happiest season of all. They’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for roasting, and caroling out in the snow. Okay, maybe when Andy Williams sang this roasting marshmallows was a Christmas-time …
In 2008 I first read about kombucha. I loved what I was reading, for the most part. The health benefits: probiotic, antioxidant, gut healing, good for your liver… Kombucha sounds wonderful! What’s not to love? Then I read articles about the taste of kombucha: vinegar, tart, strong cider… I have to say, it didn’t sound …
Sausage! It’s what’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This delicious hot sausage has a bit of spice, but not too much. It’s slightly hot with an undertone of sweet. And it’s made fresh by you, so you’ll know exactly what’s in it. The flavor of this sausage is slightly reminiscent of Mexican chorizo. I’ve had …
Warming and delicious is on the menu for November! With the long-term forecast for Wyoming showing daytime temps hovering around 40 degrees and dropping into the teens at night, it’s time for a roaring fire and cozy, comforting, budget-friendly meals — with a slight splurge for a Thanksgiving celebration. We all know a huge turkey …
The question I receive most often is “how do you afford real food on a meager (small, tight, limited, paltry, minuscule, tiny, wee, etc) budget?” I’m happy to share what we’ve found to be helpful in our quest for real food. Please keep in mind, what I share is what has worked for us. For …