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In this episode I speak with Michele Finn about her buisness and line of CBD and essential oils.  Michele is an amazing resource and guide when first getting started using these products.  They are wonderful for pain management, beauty and cleaning.  DISCLAIMER: We do...

In this episode  we are going to discuss some common vegetable garden problems that I have experienced over the years. This year, I am making it a point to be a little more proactive about these problems and less reactive.  Join me to discuss some of these pest and...

In this episode we are going to discuss some watering mistakes that are very common when first starting to tend and maintenance a garden. Making sure that your garden is getting enough water is one of the most important tasks of a gardener, but the proper way to water...

Doing any project with kids, especially little kids, can create more work, lengthen the time of the project, and certainly produce more mess! However, gardening with your kids is such a wonderful experience and learning opportunity, you really don't want to miss it....

One of the most important self-sufficiency skills to master is cooking from scratch and doing it on a consistent basis. I would not be able to cook from scratch 90% of the time without having a well stocked, from scratch pantry.  In this episode I talk about...

In this episode, I am joined by Courtney Nalin,  a homeschooling mom of 2 as well as a certified health coach and licensed paramedic. She is also the host of the podcast, Imperfectly Pollyanna, where she focuses on finding the good in life’s imperfections whether in...

If you have been thinking about starting a garden this year, this episode is for you. We will be covering some important decisions you need to make before you even break ground.  In this episode, I discuss how to determine what to grow, when to grow, and where to grow...

In this episode I give you a look into the reasons my family has chosen to live a more self-sufficient and simple lifestyle.  I also share some of our hopes and dreams and how you can make simple living work for your family. Dreaming of Having a Vegetable Garden this...