I got rid of my bed (and mattress!) to sleep on the floor

by Cara | May 25, 2022 | Do it yourself and save, Household Chores and Upkeep, Making Room For Healthy Changes, natural health, parenting

Has spring cleaning ever resulted in you getting rid of your bed and mattress… and not replacing it? This impulsive decision to try floor sleeping ended up being a great one for me.  In Japan, as well as many other countries, floor sleeping is normal and common....

Canned Ground Pork

by Cara | May 24, 2022 | Canning, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, keto recipes, Main Dish

Did you score a deal on ground pork? Looking for a way to speed up nutrient-dense breakfasts? Or are you just fascinated with the idea of shelf-stable ready-to-eat homemade meals? Canned ground pork is a fantastic staple to have on hand. With the help of a pressure...

Home-Canned Beef Broth

by Cara | May 16, 2022 | Canning, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Introduction Diet, GAPS Soups, keto recipes

Pressure canning broth, rather than freezing it makes for fast nutrient-dense meals. When purchasing shelf-stable broth, you have a choice to purchase fake meat-flavored water with additives, or pay a premium for a quality brand like Kettle and Fire. Pressure canning...

Meat and Soup Canning

by Cara | May 16, 2022 | Canning, Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Soups, keto recipes

Food is getting expensive, ya’all! It’s time to take a look at pressure canning as we plan our outdoor gardens or are able to stock up on in-season produce this summer.  Seeing pre-made shelf-stable soup lined up in my cabinet makes my heart flutter with...

Sous Vide Cooking for Perfect Steak and Roast Every Time

by Cara | Apr 27, 2022 | Carnivore Diet Recipes, Do it yourself and save, Game Meat, Main Dish

Do your steaks turn out perfect each time? Are your grassfed roasts melt-in-your mouth tender?  Chicken always cooked through but never dry? If you’re looking for an easy way to cook meat, even typically tough cuts, to tender perfection then sous vide cooking is...

Friendly Clementine Pumpkins for Halloween

by Cara | Sep 7, 2021 | Dessert and Treats, Do it yourself and save, parenting, snacks

These clementine pumpkins are high on the cute scale and low on the sugar and scary scale! Perfect for classroom parties, neighborhood get-togethers, and to serve to excited kiddos before trick-or-treating. Halloween is not my favorite.  We trick or treat, sometimes...