Blog – Live The Old Way

Leaf Printing on a T Shirt

Yesterday, my little one and I had some fun revisiting a craft that we first tried about 3 years ago; making leaf prints on a T-Shirt. It's super easy and fun for everyone because what kid doesn't like to bang on something with a hammer!? The first time we did this, we used only fern leaves but … [Read more...]

3 “Yuck” Things You Might Not Think About Re-purposing!

To use the words of my 5 year old, these are "Yuck" so you'll notice there aren't any pictures included in this post. :) 1. Hair February is the time to place new birdhouses so feathered friends will find them in time for spring and time for cleaning out old nests from existing boxes. It's … [Read more...]

4 “Weeds” To Have On Hand for Cold & Flu Season

Technically, not all of these are weeds, but of the five home remedies listed below, four are considered just that by most people. One of my all time favorite quotes is by A.A. Milne: “Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” This is true for plants as medicine also. Always make sure … [Read more...]

Homemade Birdfeeder Suet Blocks

I know I've done a ton of posts lately about all the things you can do with rendered deer fat, and I promise I'll be finished soon, but I've got just one or two more. We try to use all parts of the animal we've harvested and feel like not wasting any of it is part of being respectful of the life we … [Read more...]

We are a small, traditional values, God and Country loving family living on 85 acres in an underground passive solar house in the beautiful rolling hills of North Carolina. My husband, John, is highly skilled former Marine that has long been ahead of the curve in survival preparation. Using methods passed down through my family, I have been carrying on the traditional ways via canning, native plant medicine and wild food for most of my adult life. Together we have carved out a lifestyle that enables us to be self-sufficient, live off the land and enjoy the solitude that comes with being somewhat "out-of sync" with the rest of the world.

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