by Millie Copper | Jan 17, 2023 | Cooking, Homesteading, Preparedness
For my family, having a well-stocked pantry, freezer, and refrigerator is a necessity. We live over a half hour from the nearest town, so we try our best to stock up on things and prevent unnecessary trips to town for one or two items. Our well-stocked pantry, which...
by Millie Copper | Dec 10, 2021 | Cooking, Homesteading
There’s something magical about receiving homemade gifts. There’s much thought, and often labor, that goes into making something from scratch. But not all of us have the time to put into an extravagant present. This last-minute homemade gifts post is for...
by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Health, Homesteading
Dry winter skin is an unpleasant side effect of the fun of the season. Whether we’re doing the homestead chores, in the mountains snowshoeing, on the ski slope, or just hanging out at home in front of the fire, dry itchy skin can be a real problem. And...
by Sierra Smith | Jan 31, 2018 | A Calm Sanctuary
GoodReads This handy website and app lets the avid reader (or wannabe avid reader) track their book consumption, rate and recommend books to their friends. I find this especially helpful since I read a lot and more than once I’ve found myself part way through a...
by Sierra Smith | Dec 13, 2017 | Around the Homestead
One of my favorite posts of bloggers I follow is their “Link love” or “What I’m into right now” posts. It feels like I’m peeking into my best friend’s house to see what new updates she’s added. So, I decided we’d...
by Millie Copper | Sep 20, 2017 | Health
It’s important to find ways to move each day. We’re taking it a step further by creating the need for movement while designing our kitchen. How much do you move each day? Do you purposefully add movement into your day? Consider that the typical American...