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All things homesteading: small livestock, homeschooling, gardening, homemaking, and much more.
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Preparing for an unknown future: food storage, emergency supplies, prepping resources, and much more.
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
Good-Bye Intro, Hello Full GAPS
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GAPS Introduction Ongoing Thoughts
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The Drought and Our Food
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GAPS Intro: Plan for Stage 1
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GAPS Intro Revisited
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Giveaway: Perfect for a Road Trip
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Home Again!
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On the Road Again
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