In part 1 of this series on preparing for a winter storm power outage we covered the most important needs for a family’s comfort and health: lights, heat and water. Without taking care of these three basic necessities, it is difficult to...

When a winter storm hits your area, there’s always a chance you will lose power. This is a concern no matter where you live. But for folks living in rural areas, on farms, ranches, or homes not serviced by a public utility systems, the...

The holidays are upon us. It could be my imagination, but they seem to arrive earlier and earlier each year.

We usually associate the holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet it often comes with a fair amount of stress,...

 The first half of autumn is a busy time around our little country home. But as the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, I find myself thinking about curling up with a good book.

As I started looking into creating my fall reading...

It is Time to Change Our Mindset About Decluttering

For women who live on farms, in small towns, or in rural settings, life can be busy and physically demanding. It is easy to let clutter build up thinking you will get to it later.

Decluttering...

Why You Should Declutter Before You Organize

People love to be organized. Or at least they talk like they want to be organized. It comes as part of the desire to better manage our homes and lives.

We believe being more organized will free up our...

The Top 7 Reasons for Canning and Preserving Your Own Food

Preserving your own food was a way of life for our grandparents and great grandparents. By the 1950s and 60s it became less popular as supermarkets and advances in transportation provided...

Oh, camping!  You either love it or you hate it.

And those of us that love camping tend to have a romanticized view of the experience. The crackling campfires, gooey roasted marshmallows, quiet sunsets, the sound of crickets as you snuggle...

Summer Care for Country Pets

Summer in the country is a fun, busy time for humans. But the fun times can be challenging to our furry friends. As the temperatures rise, it’s necessary to take special care of your cats, dogs, and other...

Feng Shui is a very involved, complicated practice. However, it doesn't have to be in order to reap its benefits. But how do you explain Feng Shui in simple terms to someone who thinks it's nonsense?

Three years ago, my husband and I bought a...