About Me



Hi, I'm Barb,
Welcome to Thriving Through it All!
Think of this as your cozy little corner of the internet where self-reliance meets simplicity. Whether you’re just popping in for a quick recipe or ready to dive deep into building a more resilient life, you’re in the right place.
I’m all about sharing easy-to-follow guides, practical tips, and a little encouragement to help you feel more confident in your skills. Whether it’s reviving a stubborn sourdough starter or putting together your first emergency kit, I’ve got you covered—one doable step at a time!

Fun Facts About Me:
- I was raised in Alaska for the first part of my childhood
- When I was a resource librarian I taught emergency preparedness to my community.
- I am a total night owl. I get my best work done late at night.
- My favorite flower of ALL TIME is the Peony
- I love fresh baked bread! The smell, the taste, a good crunchy crust just warms me to my soul.
- I’m always worried about what others think of me, but I’m trying hard to overcome that.
- When I get depressed I pick one small project around the house to get ddone and that usually cheers me up.
- I converted to Christianity almost 5 years ago and my life is so much better because of it.
- I love where I live! Listending to the strezm from my porch or walking in the forest on my property gives me so much peace.
- My family is my world and I’d do anything for them.
- I love helping others find solutions to their problems. It gives me such joy to know I can help someone better their life and become reliant on on God and themselves only.

