Black Beans: How to Cook Black Beans and My Favorite Meals
You may know that I have a slight obsession with beans. Beans are a wonderfully frugal whole food, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and they’re extremely versatile. There are hundreds of varieties of beans/legumes available, which really helps keep...
Emergency Preparedness Community
Emergency preparedness includes planning for and responding to disasters, both natural and manmade. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. What was once considered only for those a “little bit (or lotta bit) out...
Easy No-Cook Meals & Food Storage Items
In Wyoming, we’re on the cusp between fall and winter, having had a few light snows and wintry storms. Living rurally, in an area known for strong winds and cold weather, we take our preparation for the season seriously. It’s highly likely we’ll have...
A Well-Stocked Pantry for Eating at Home
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...
No Spend Month – How To Do It & Why You Should
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...
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I'm Millie, and I share tips, tricks, and info on real food cooking, homesteading, and preparedness.
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