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“It’s that time of year,” no, not “when the world falls in love.” It’s the time of year when cold and flu season are in full swing. Fortunately, for us, this year the flu isn’t quite as virulent or widespread as it was last year. In our house last year, […]
I’ve written about water and its importance probably more than I’ve blogged on any other single subject, and that’s because water is one of the most overlooked and necessary preps. But what about not only storing water. What about being prepared for water filtration in case you need to clean […]
One of the most basic skills that any prepper should know is how to start a fire. But don’t just assume though that because you’ve started a fire before that you’re good. I’m betting if I asked those of you reading this article, “How many of you have started a […]
You’re reading through your latest edition of Mary Jane’s Farm magazine and you see an article on making ink out of walnut husks, and you know you can’t do it now, but you SO WANT to remember HOW to make it “just in case you ever have to.” What do […]
We ALL have them. You know “them,” those nasty habits that seem to curtail our progress. It’s like you love to hate them or you hate to love them, but they are always there nagging at you and me. It’s often easier to add new things than it is to stop […]
I spent some time this last week looking over this past year and it’s accomplishments. I also spent some time thinking about next year. What do I want to accomplish? Are there specific kinds of posts do I want to write for you? What projects do I want to tackle […]
Christmas is Tuesday. New Years follows the week after. Even in the midst of the busyness of the season, I am caused to pause and reflect on this year and the things that I’ve learned. As I get older and my children grow, life has seemed to pick up a […]
When disaster strikes, your rambunctious seven-year-old will still need something to keep him occupied.
While I’ve lived through a tornado and a series of riots, I’ve never lived through a wildfire. The California Camp Fire devastated more than 146,000 ACRES. Heather Cleek, one of the readers here, lives just 15 miles from Paradise California and has a firsthand account of the fire to share with us […]
This is part 5 in the Prepper Kit series. If you want to catch the others you can find them here: 10 Kits to Put Together Today to Be Ready for Tomorrow Kit #1 – Providing Your Family with Light Kit #2 – The Kit Your Family Needs This Winter […]
