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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
Physical Wellness and Preparedness
April is Physical Wellness Month, making it a great time to consider your own health and fitness. There's more to physical wellness than having a...
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...
17 Mouthwatering Carrot Recipes
With winter finally loosening its grip on Wyoming, I'm anxious to work in the garden. One of the earliest crops we plant are carrots. With our last...
Design a Muffin – A Basic Muffin Recipe
This recipe was originally published in October 2009. I love a good muffin! Having an easy and adaptable muffin formula is an important component in...
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...