by Millie Copper | Mar 8, 2018 | 20 Acre Homestead, Life in Wyoming, Off Grid
We’re finishing up our second winter in our off-grid cabin. Living in Wyoming we often have rapid and frequent changes between mild and cold spells. This year we seemed to have more mild days until the last couple of weeks when it was quite chilly. Last winter...
by Millie Copper | Jul 26, 2022 | Homesteading, Preparedness
Would you like to ensure your long term food storage is as fresh in a decade (or two) as it is today? Spending a little time and money today can guarantee those beans, grains, rice, and more are well protected. The secret? An oxygen-free environment. Each summer,...
by Millie Copper | Feb 11, 2023 | Around the Homestead, Life in Wyoming
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 goats from had a two-thousand-plus acre ranch that she turned the goats out on. She only fed hay during the roughest...
by Millie Copper | Jan 31, 2023 | Homesteading
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 save money. No matter how well you think you’ve accounted for everything, something will crop up. The...
by Millie Copper | Jan 24, 2023 | Homesteading
We’ve all been there. We made a purchase, which seemed like a good idea at the time, only to be struck with a major case of buyer’s remorse. Being mindful of our spending is a great way to not only prevent those feelings of regret but to save money fast....
by Millie Copper | Jan 3, 2023 | Homesteading, Preparedness
Do you struggle with sticking to a budget? Do you give in to the temptation to spend money on random things you didn’t plan? Does money stress you out? It may be time for a major reset in the form of a no spend month! Money makes the world go around. Spending...