If you want to build your own home or a cabin in the woods, you might want to think about getting a sawmill. They aren't cheap but when you take the cost of store bought lumber into consideration, you can recoup the money spent on a sawmill in a very short time. We looked at it as an investment. Since we need two new buildings, the sawmill will be an investment that will pay itself off by … [Read more...]
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Budget Stretching – 5 More Ways to Save Money
We all know what it's like to have to reduce expenses. Maybe it's a job loss or an illness that causes us to tighten the belts. When there is too much month left at the end of the money, we all need to find ways to reduce our costs and/or make more money. Here are a few more ideas for budget stretching you can use! Stretching the Budget: 5 ways to save … [Read more...]
5 Ways I Am Saving Money Right Now
January and February - those two months right after the holidays. You know, those holidays where the majority of us spent too much money! Now it's time to start saving money and pay off any holiday debt. Come mid-January, any of the expenses that went onto a credit card are coming due soon. Of course it would be best to just not spend all that money on the holidays. But so many people (us … [Read more...]
Wood Stove Fan – Ecofan 812AMXBX AirMax Product Review
A Wood Stove Fan is a great way to push heat and warm air into other rooms of your house and get the most bang for your buck in the colder months. Keep reading for my review of the Ecofan 812AMXBX AirMax and find out why a wood stove fan is such a solid investment! Why Use a Wood Burning Stove Fan? We heat almost totally with wood here - although we have electric back up, we don't turn on … [Read more...]
End of Season Wrap Up
October and November are some of our favourite months of the year. The garden is finished, the tools have been picked up, the wood room is full and we are feeling tired but so very content. If we don't get much snow, we can still get a lot accomplished outside. And, since the "end of season" work has already been done, these projects are all little … [Read more...]
Drying Lovage and other Herbs
We have perennial herbs growing in the garden, so every year we get to enjoy harvests. We use them fresh in cooking, but we also dry the herbs to use in the winter. Here's my method for drying herbs for use all year long. Drying Herbs: This is lovage. It tastes a lot like celery but it's stronger. It's great to use in soups or stews. You can see it … [Read more...]
Prepper’s Total Grid Failure Handbook – Book Review
Wondering what it's like to live totally off grid? What if there was ever a total grid failure? I just finished reading the Prepper's Total Grid Failure Handbook . It offers information on several different energy options, rather than being tied to the grid. If you are interested in possibly living off-grid, you may want to pick up this book. Ironic that as … [Read more...]
The Five “W’s” – Spring Chores
My days are really full right now with lots of outside stuff going on. I have a bit of the garden planted - the peas are all planted, as well as some carrots, lettuce and spinach. I am early this year getting things in the ground but these cool weather veggies should be fine. We're looking forward to a good harvest in a month or two. Things grow quick in the Cariboo. Spring is one of the … [Read more...]
Lentil Soup with Ham – Recipe
This Lentil Soup with Ham is the perfect meal for a cold evening! Easy, delicious, hearty and filling! Why You'll Love This Ham and Lentil Soup After the Christmas holidays (and the money that is spent!) we like to try to live "low to the ground" during January. And that includes our grocery bill. Here's our recipe for Ham and Lentil Soup. It's a favourite for a cold winter … [Read more...]