Wabi Sabi, A Different Way of Seeing

Guest post by Liz Long image by Liz Long Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept that just may help you get through life with...

Wabi Sabi, A Different Way of Seeing
posted on: Feb 6, 2012 | author: thesurvivalmom

Sprouting new garden plants from seed...

Guest post by reader Kay C. You don’t have to spend a lot of money at the nursery buying seedlings for your...

Sprouting new garden plants from seeds: tips from an old pro
posted on: Jan 11, 2012 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our ...

I was never an avid Oprah fan, but every year I looked forward to her holiday episode, “Oprah’s Favorite...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our Favorite Things
posted on: Dec 22, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

Action Step: Prepper conversation st...

image by tarap Every week, it seems, I get questions from readers asking how they can connect with other...

Action Step:  Prepper conversation starters
posted on: Dec 19, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 3, Ligh...

Do you ever get tired of all the beautiful, sparkling lights decorating trees and homes at this time of year?  I...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 3, Light Up Someone’s Holiday
posted on: Dec 15, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 2, Read...

image by stuartpilbrow Our kids always look forward to unpacking our collection of holiday books.  During the month...

The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 2, Read All About It!
posted on: Dec 14, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

Compost Now, Fabulous Garden Later!

image by ReUse Photos Marjory Wildcraft of Backyard Food Production knows pretty much all there is to know about...

Compost Now, Fabulous Garden Later!
posted on: Dec 14, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

The 12 Days of Christmas: A New Craft...

The Paranoid Dad and I have been brainstorming ideas for having a richer holiday experience with the kids without a...

The 12 Days of Christmas: A New Craft for Your Kids
posted on: Dec 13, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

Our journey to the “best”...

image by jimmiehomeschoolmom When I first began homeschooling, I thought my chosen curriculum (KONOS) would be the one...

Our journey to the “best” homeschool curriculum
posted on: Dec 5, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

No rest for the wicked*: Tasks for ki...

image by D'Arcy Norman Sometimes I find myself taking on more responsibility around the house than I really...

No rest for the wicked*: Tasks for kids over the holiday break
posted on: Nov 29, 2011 | author: thesurvivalmom

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