Gardening Month by Month: October

In Southern California,October can provide some of the year’s most pleasant weather. Celebrate with a gardening spree!  Watering: As the weather cools and the sun moves lower in the sky, reset your irrigation timer to water less frequently. However, don’t change the number of minutes the system waters each time. Planting Trees and Shrubs — It’s time […]

Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #42

simple saturdays b&w

  Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to […]

The Practical Prepper

Practical Tips for Preparing for the Worst   When you think about preparing for survival, the first thing that comes to mind may be people disguising themselves as survivors waiting for the world to end. This is not the case. Preppers are everywhere and they are every day people who are doing the responsible thing […]

Makeover your Kids Back-pack

Give your kids’ backpack an essential makeover! Check out the ideas listed below for great ways to use essential oils throughout the school year and prepare your kids for success. Make sure to try out the homemade granola bars, Wild Orange peanut butter sandwiches, and On Guard Hand Cleansing Gel!   1. Natural Energy and […]

Preparedness Giveaway Month

In honor of this month being Preparedness Month, The Prepared Bloggers are proud to present a Mega giveaway. We are proud to partner with 6 great companies for seven great prizes. These prizes are the perfect way to either begin your preparedness journey or add to your preps. We will have seven winners in this giveaway. Each winner will win […]

Emergency Preparedness for Kids

Preparation and early planning are very essential factors for any endeavor to be successful. Instilling values of preparation and responsibility on your children at a tender age will pay off with great returns. Similar to the way you are always looking at what the future holds and how best to make it better, your children […]

Put the Ahh Back into Life & Your Skin!

Got fine lines, wrinkles, age spots?  Got minor skin irritations such as  scars, blemishes, and stretch marks?  Then you need Immortelle essential oil from doTERRA! Let’s put the “Ahh” back into your skin, let’s put the “Ahh” back into your life! Immortelle Anti-Aging Blend is formulated to protect and nourish skin while helping to reduce […]

3 Casseroles for Fall

I have been chompin at the proverbial bit y’all, just waiting for a little cool spell to hit so I can fire up the oven and get those casseroles baking again!  I just love making casseroles for dinner, they are so easy, quick, comforting and filling.  Add a glorious salad and a side of fresh […]

Be Prepared with a Kelly Kettle

Who would love to win a Kelly Kettle in our group giveaway? Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? A large group of my blogging colleagues are trying to show the world what is available to use in an unforeseen disaster or emergency. We are so thankful to Glen at KellyKettleUSA for sponsoring […]

Simple Saturdays Blog Hop #40

simple saturdays b&w

  Welcome to Simple Saturdays Blog Hop This blog hop is brought to you by a group of wonderful co-hosts committed to the Simple way of Life and learning to be Self Reliant in all they do.  Simple Saturdays Blog Hop is a way for each of us to share the various ways we are learning to […]