By Tess Pennington To prepare for the upcoming cold and virus season, I have been searching for herbal ways to boost my family’s immune system this Fall, which is our second allergy and cold season. The children have been back to school for one month,…
By Tess Pennington I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is difficult to use all the food I have stored. This year I have been placing a lot of emphasis on organizing my food storage and acquiring more food because I am concerned with…
By Tess Pennington Have you ever been searching through Pinterest and found a project you know you wanted to do? Of course, you have! Last fall I was looking for ways to expand my garden, and I came across an article on pallet gardens. I…
By Tess Pennington When I was young and naïve, I believed that people who complained about allergies were just over-exaggerating. Each spring I watched my friend, Lisa, sneeze and search through her purse for a Kleenex, Zyrtec, and an inhaler. I listened to my father…
By Tess Pennington In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, supply shortages have plagued the country. It’s not just toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and seeds we are talking about. It’s more than that and some believe this is another telltale sign that we are living…
By Tess Pennington No doubt that many of you are looking for more natural ways to care for health ailments and, interestingly, you may not have to venture very far to find it. Thyme, that unassuming herb that quietly meanders through the garden has been…
By Tess Pennington In a previous article, we wrote about how there are some summer vegetables that can still be started in July. By doing so, you create a bumper crop to enjoy even more summer bounties. Once your bumper crop has been harvested, you will have…
By Tess Pennington If pandemics have taught us anything, it’s how important it is to keep a functional home and take the necessary steps to create your own food supply chain. With many jumping on the homesteading bandwagon, it’s important to know the facts because…
By Tess Pennington Living through a pandemic was not on anyone’s radar a few months ago. Sadly, when the world shut down, it caused our economy to shut down with it. Unemployment has skyrocketed and it’s safe to say we are all concerned about what…
By Tess Pennington No food storage pantry is complete without some dehydrated food. Dehydrated foods have been used for centuries to preserve the bounties of the garden for use during winter and times when food is scarce. What makes this food storage method so attractive is…
By Tess Pennington The overall goal of having an emergency food pantry is to have a wide array of nutritious foods stored away in order to carry us through an emergency. Oats are one of the best plant-based proteins out there. And, because they are…
By Tess Pennington Dandelions are popping up in yards across America; and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world. The dandelion is a perennial, and it contains a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, as well…
By Tess Pennington You may think it best to seal your windows shut during winter, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems. The reason being is air quality in homes…
By Tess Pennington I’m a sucker for southern cooking and a homemade biscuit is a perfect pair for some of my favorite recipes. The golden crisp of the tops and the soft, buttery inside are the ultimate comfort food, in my opinion. The modest biscuit…
By Tess Pennington For years, we have written extensively on the immune-boosting properties of apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon, cinnamon, and ginger. But what happens when you combine all five of these natural health-boosting ingredients into one drink? A natural, synergistic energy drink that will…
By Tess Pennington As a mom, we wear a lot of hats. For me, I’m the sports mom, the booster club mom, the writer, the volunteer, and most importantly – the caregiver. I know from experience how overwhelming and stressful it can be to keep…
By Tess Pennington Hundreds of times each year, transportation and industrial accidents release harmful substances, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes on a moments notice. Natural disasters such as fires, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes also cause evacuations. Almost once a year, people along…
By Tess Pennington Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power….
By Tess Pennington When emergencies happen, many of us use these experiences as a testing ground to evaluate our supplies, take inventory, and see if we are mentally equipped for the stressors of an emergency. Taking this a step further is talking and bouncing ideas…
By Tess Pennington Imagine this scenario: It’s the year 2005 and you are living in the heart of New Orleans. A hurricane is threatening to hit and even though the city sits 8 feet below sea level, you choose not to evacuate or even prepare because…
