If I asked you the question – “What’s one area of life that you excel at?” I bet that most of you could tell me pretty quickly. But if I asked you, “What’s one area of life that you really struggle?” I’m guessing most of you could tell me that […]
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Do We Ever Finish Prepping?
Do We Ever “Arrive” in or Finish Prepping? By Cindy Lewis Dake For the first few years of my prepping journey, my experience was been leading me to think that I would never feel like I had done enough to stop worrying, at least at some level. There would always […]
10 Homesteading Skills for the Suburbs
Are you like me? Despite the fact that we’ve left the country to move back to the ‘burbs, that doesn’t mean that I’ve given up my dream of homesteading. If anything, my dreams are both more realistic and bigger than before. What about you? Even if at the moment there’s […]
2024’s Creative Places to Find Seeds
In the last post from Kim, she coached us through steps that we can take to make sure that we have seeds for this year’s garden. But Kim’s not done when it comes to great advice on how to (1) not only make sure that you have seeds from your […]
Can’t Find Specific Seeds in 2024?
By Kim Deel Whether we’ve been gardening for years or learning how to Guerilla Garden more recently, we’re at a point in the US where many feel the need to grow at least some of their own food. What if you can’t find the specific seeds for plants that you […]
Planning Your Garden Part I – What Will You Grow?
It’s that time of year! A lot of people began planting gardens in the last four years. This year, gardens are still a big thing! And who could blame us? Creating a garden can help us feel like we have control over something in a world that feels out of […]
Save Over $1000 EVERY Year with 10 DIY Items!
A Year Without the Grocery Store isn’t just a concept that lives in a void. There are three necessary legs that support it: knowledge with practice, a proper stockpile, and mental and spiritual preparedness, which necessarily includes a sense of humor. Being able to save money is a huge part […]
It’s Cold Out, Let’s Start a Winter Indoor Garden!
During the winter months, maintaining a lush indoor garden not only adds a touch of greenery to your home but also offers a myriad of benefits that can brighten your palate and your spirit. Imagine how because of a winter indoor garden, you can have the luxury of fresh produce […]
Have You Heard of These 9 Food Preservation Techniques – Part 2
Last week, we discussed five fairly conventional food preservation techniques. But this week, we’re going to venture into some less traversed techniques. There are links in this post. Some of the links may be affiliate links. Some of the links may not be. My promise to you is that I […]
Have You Heard of These 9 Food Preservation Techniques – Part 1
We’re preppers. And while some of us may only buy food that’s already packaged and ready for us, many of us are doing what we can to grow more food, to grow food more efficiently, or to better preserve and utilize our stored food year over year. If we are […]
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