Table of contents for Mar/Apr 2023 in Empowered

We are continuing to gather together our lists for emergency preparedness. If you haven’t seen our previous issues, check them out and start getting your supplies together. Blessings,DeAnna & Leslie Follow us on Instagram@deannakane16@les_callaway We are so excited as we learn more about the different topics in our magazine and that we get to share them with you. It’s so apparent that as a society, we have gotten very used to others taking care of our needs with conveniences that didn’t exist 100 years ago or when our founding fathers brought forth this nation. Pioneers had to forge through rough terrain, extreme temperatures, and harrowing experiences that resulted in many lost lives. Sounds bleak, right? However, if you stop to think about all the sacrifice and determination rooted in our…

Are you tired of plain butter on your toast or rolls? Try homemade pear butter with sweet deliciousness that will tickle your taste buds. After completing the recipe, you can use some right away, store it in the fridge for up to 1 week, freeze it for up to 10 months, or can it and keep it for a year. 3 pounds (6-8) peeled and diced pears3/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water1/2 to 1 cup of packed brown sugar (depending on the preference of sweetness)1 tablespoon apple pie spice1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Place all ingredients into an instant pot. Mix well and cook for 30 minutes on manual setting. When pressure is released, remove the lid and mash well. Sautee with lid off to evaporate extra…

American Individualism creates great opportunities with today’s technologies and the willingness to challenge ourselves. What is Individualism? The best definition I know is selfreliance, which was vital to the birth of our nation. When brave people left their homelands and came to America, or as individuals and families moved westward into the frontier, they had to learn to depend on themselves to achieve their goals—survival and economic growth. When these heroes encountered a problem in the early days, they had to resolve the issue, often entirely on their own, by figuring out an answer that worked. Possibly it was a permanent solution or one that got them through a crisis of that moment until a better and even more permanent answer could be achieved. They found a way—that was the…

The thought of losing your family home is never a good feeling. Many people hit on hard times during their life, and sometimes those hard times lead to devastating circumstances. If you are in jeopardy of losing your home, read on. Chances are you can stop that foreclosure! 1) FORECLOSURE DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO HAPPEN When you get into trouble with your mortgage, before becoming too alarmed, do a little homework. There are several organizations out there, legitimate ones, that assist homeowners who find themselves in this situation. If you don't know of any, inquire with your neighborhood Realtor. We work with lots of lenders and frequently hear about programs and such. It’s not always too late, especially if you are proactive and not just reactive. 2) WORK FAST!…

Financial empowerment provides you with the tools, resources, and knowledge to take control of your financial life and make informed decisions about your money. This includes becoming financially literate, having access to financial services and products, and opportunities for income generation. Women have historically been at a disadvantage regarding finances due to wage disparities, discrimination, and lack of access to financial education and resources. However, there has been progress in recent years to improve economic empowerment for women. Now is the time for women to find financial independence and decide to become self-sufficient. The first place to address is your finances, which includes the management of your money and assets, including income, expenses, savings, investments, and debt. It consists of all financial decisions and actions that you must take to…

Have you ever had a moment of wild inspiration or out-ofthe-box, capricious fancy and thought to yourself, “Yes! I CAN DO THIS! I can homeschool my children (maybe I can?)!” About 15 years ago, I had just such a moment. It had been a challenging school year. My oldest daughter was in 3rd grade, and my youngest was in first. My youngest daughter was very bright and could memorize or remember almost anything but struggled to get the answers on paper. A doctor diagnosed her with a learning disability. The school tried its best but was not meeting her needs. I had to find a solution. As Providence would have it, during that summer break, I met a parent that homeschooled her children. She was an excellent source of information…

It’s difficult to comprehend what people lived through during the Great Depression! A bare-bones lifestyle meant frugality - frugality meant survival. Under the most challenging circumstances, it’s hard for many of us to understand what that looked like. Reading about family and relationships during this time, two things are revealed as pearls of wisdom: 1.Older generations taught younger generations how to best survive and thrive.2.Families worked together, sharing food and swapping produce. The season determined what you ate. People relied on each other, teaching each other, increasing their quality of life - whether you were the giver or receiver. Wisdom reveals the importance of community in good times and bad.…