September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home.” It’s an excellent time to heed these recommendations and pull together three tiers of preparedness: Three hours, three days, and three weeks. Three Hour Preparedness: An emergency that lasts three hours can range from power outages at home to getting […]| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog
In this episode, we talk with Olivia, founder of Breaking New Roots, about growing more than just food—she’s cultivating connection, healing, and a passion for helping others reclaim their wellness through homesteading. From farm life realities to embracing personal growth, Olivia shares her honest journey of starting from scratch and staying rooted in her “why.” […]| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog
When the air turns crisp and the leaves start falling, nothing says “comfort” quite like baked apples. They’re warm, naturally sweet, and versatile enough to dress up for dessert or keep simple for a wholesome snack. If you’ve got a basket of fresh-picked apples sitting on the counter, here are five irresistible ways to bake […]| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog
In this episode, we sit down with Ann Accetta-Scott-homesteader, educator, and founder of A Farm Girl in the Making. Ann shares her journey from suburban life to self-sufficiency, the importance of preserving traditional skills, and why building community is key to modern homesteading. Tune in for real talk, helpful tips, and a whole lot of […]| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog
I have a tongue-in-cheek test for determining if you have a well-stocked pantry. I call it the “chicken pot pie” test. Can you make a chicken pot pie from Can you make a chicken pot pie from scratch with what’s in your pantry? If yes, you pass the “Chicken Pot Pie Test.” Here's how to build that kind of pantry.| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog
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Cast iron cooking opens up a whole new world of mastering the cook fire for stews, soups, breads, biscuits, breakfast dishes and desserts.| Lehman's Simpler Living Blog