Hey Reader One of the simplest ways to become a little more self-reliant is to learn how to make something you normally buy. Not everything. Just one thing. Maybe it’s sandwich bread. Or pancake syrup. Crackers. Applesauce. Soup mix. Mayo. Get these recipes and more right now. ⬇️ 24 Easy Pantry Staples Recipes I Know You Can Make I pulled together 24 pantry staples you can make at home, and most use basic ingredients you probably already keep around. Some are worth making to save money. Some...

Hey Reader September is National Preparedness Month, so now's a good reminder to take another look at preparedness. And I don’t mean filling a shopping cart with survival gear or worrying about every possible disaster. The boring stuff matters first. Do you have food your family will actually eat? Could you manage through a power outage? Does everyone in the house know what to do if you can’t reach each other? That’s where I’d start. Survival Preparedness for Beginners If preparedness feels...

Hey Reader This last weekend of August always feels like a bit of a handoff. The garden is still very much in summer mode, but September is sitting there on the calendar with cooler evenings, busier routines and all those little jobs we meant to get to before fall. So today’s reads are a little of both. Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins If zucchini is still multiplying on your counter, this is my newest recipe over at Recipes From Leftovers. These muffins use two cups of grated zucchini,...