Kristine Clay

Kristine is a mama, folk herbalist, and writer living with her family on an off-grid homestead in the mountains.

Playing in the Rain and Mud

Rainy days are often seen as a reason to stay indoors. But, for those of us who live where there are entire seasons of the year that have daily downpours, keeping active kids indoors all the time isn’t practical. When wet weather persists, sometimes you just have to get outside, despite the rain and mud. … Read more

Pudgy Pie Recipes

Child making pudgy pies

Campfire pie irons make it easy to prepare delicious camping meals the whole family will love. Whether it’s time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, these pudgy pies recipes are sure to please!  Pudgy pies, also called campfire pies, hobo pies, or mountain pies, are made in a small, hinged pan with a long handle, … Read more

Food to Take Camping Without Fridge

Family sitting by a fire pit making campfire pies

The refrigerator is one of those modern conveniences that has become such a huge part of daily life it can be hard to imagine going without it. If you’re planning a camping trip you may be wondering what foods you can even take along if you won’t have access to a fridge. Camping for a … Read more