I have never written about vaccines on my blog. I’m not one to get into the vaccine debate unless it’s forcing people to feel like they should be vaccinated. Or, actually forcing people to vaccinate. Let me clearly state right…
Is It Safe to Reuse Egg Cartons? Yes! | Eggs and Salmonella
A few years back I remember the great egg carton debate. The question was asked by many backyard chicken keepers and farmers—can I reuse egg cartons? As with everything safety related, the FDA went on a rampage stating that eggs…
Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies | Herbs & More
As an herbalist I get this question every single year—what are some good home remedies for seasonal allergies treatment? And while there are a lot of questions I’d have for each individual person about their allergies, there is a general…
Easy Breakfast Strata Recipe | Casserole with Bread
I am always needing recipes that use a lot of eggs. This easy breakfast strata recipe, also known as a breakfast casserole with bread, is one of the easiest strata recipes you’ll ever make. The most amazing thing about strata…
How America Gets the Proverbs 31 Woman Wrong | S2 E3
For years, many women have been taught the Proverbs 31 meaning. But what if the meaning of the Proverbs 31 woman in westernized culture was all wrong? What if, over the centuries, the Proverbs 31 woman became the emblem of…
Growing a Sustainable Half-Acre Garden
Is growing a sustainable garden on a half-acre possible? Absolutely it is! But how do you accomplish that? It’s one of the questions I get over and over again. A homesteader lives on a small property and they don’t believe…
Prepper Supply List for Your Emergency Pantry
I’m frequently asked about a prepper supply list, and what people should keep on hand in their emergency food storage. Every single person should have at least a 30 day food supply no matter where they live or what they…
American Farmers & Homesteaders Competing with Foreign Land Ownership
One of the biggest issues that homesteaders and farmers face in America today is the ability to buy land. Tonight while scrolling through local land for sale, finding properties of 50+ acres with a price tag of millions of dollars—it…
Has God Forgotten America? | Choosing Simple Podcast S2 E2
The world is beyond chaotic here at the beginning of 2021. It is especially confusing for Christians in America. And the question continues to be asked, has God forgotten America? In this week’s Choosing Simple podcast, we answer this exact…
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) for the Common Cold and Viruses
At the writing of this blog post, we’re at the beginning of 2021. And here I am, talking about Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), an herb you’ve probably never heard of. Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is great for the common cold and other…
2020 Recap | Purpose & Vision in the New Year
Oh friends, where do I begin. I thought that 2019 was the craziest year we’d ever have, welcoming the surprise baby we never thought we’d have, after 9 years of infertility. But I was wrong. You should never underestimate the…
Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with Oatmeal Topping
Sweet potato casserole is one my my favorite holiday dishes. A few years ago my sister-in-law made sweet potato casserole with oatmeal topping, and it quickly became our favorite version of this holiday staple. The soft, cookie like oat topping,…
