The topic of homeschooling has recently become a buzzword as families across the United States begin to explore the idea that they too can educate their children at home and be successful at it.

The preparedness-minded person needs to remember not to get complacent when stocking their shelves or preparing in other ways. So often we know what is required to live a life of self-reliance and preparedness, but it is very easy to forget simple things.

But what if I told you that you could live and thrive, that you could even raise children to have contentment with the things they have, would you believe me?

As people begin to get frustrated with rising egg prices, many are "flocking" to the stores in search of chickens, coops, and all things raising chickens.

My views and my life changed so drastically when I accepted, actually truly accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, that I’m sure people are still confused as to what happened to me.

I’m not exactly sure when God put it on my heart to begin saving, thrifting, and preparing for a simpler life, but once he got ahold of me, I was unstoppable.