We have been tracking our toilet paper usage for the past 30 days! Back on the first day of January, I asked the question of how much toilet paper does a family unit need for 30 days? There are so many variables that play into this question. How big is the roll? How many members…
Now is the time to start planning for warm sunny days, fresh blueberries and a full tank of gas! Yes! I understand that many of us are dealing with subzero temperatures and see white stuff falling from the sky. As I write this post, I am sitting under 2 blankets and drinking hot coffee. But…
It’s time to get prepared for the next few months of winter! I have a friend who loves to plan ahead. You will not catch his family having to make a last minute run to the grocery to pick up staples like laundry detergent, medicines or toilet paper. In fact, this friend knows exactly how…
There’s just something about Dad {and coffee}. Now, don’t get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know that my Mom and I are very close. We talk regularly on the phone and look for any excuse to get together and discover new things. But, you can probably agree, that there is just…
Are you ready for the cold nights of winter? Do you have your back up heat source ready? Kerosene containers filled? Propane tanks stored properly? Do you have candles, matches and lighters ready for power outages? With the cold already settling in a little earlier than normal this year, it’s time to be prepared for…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplyHealthy #CollectiveBias It’s November! That means that cold and flu season is on it’s way. There’s no way that I can protect my family from every possible germ but I can take some definite steps to up their…
I didn’t grow up on a farm or a ranch. I’ve never been a cowgirl where I cleaned out fence rows and I’ve never cleaned out old barbed wire fences. But a few years ago, we moved into a new house with a large backyard. We’ve got a creek, woods and plenty of barbed wire…
Most people would agree that cleaning your house is not the most exciting thing on your to-do list each day. But those same people would probably say that having a clean house is important. So how do you keep a house clean without spending your entire life picking up? Here are a few basic tips…