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Last week, we began our discussion on 5 Ways to Make Water Potable – Part 1. This week, we’re going to continue this discussion with more – SIMPLE, CHEAP, and even SUPRISING ways to take any water and make it drinkable. *** Have you ever noticed that you don’t see […]
Most of my readers are probably aware that we lived in Ferguson, Missouri, at the time of the riots. It was a tough time for our city, but it was a tough time for our family. In 2014, our five children were ages 3-12. My husband worked thirty minutes away […]
The US suffered a period of prolonged drought from 1934 – 1940. This was part of what caused the Dust Bowl – a period of severe dust storms. As I’m sure that you can imagine, six years of drought made it hard to find water. The problem wasn’t just that […]
You’re out at a park with your kids, and they’re having a blast. For summer, it’s a fairly cool day in the mid-80’s. The sky is the soft blue of a lovely day. Even with the blue of the sky, there are plenty of clouds to douse the intensity of […]
Being prepared is more than just having some extra toilet paper and food stashed in your vehicle. Vehicle preparedness also means being prepared for two of the biggest problems as a mom that I have ALL-THE-TIME in my vehicle. “Mom, are we there yet?” and “I’m BORED!” Those two are […]
You’re driving down the road at night and out of nowhere, you see debris in the middle of the road. You can’t swerve and miss it, so you hit it head on and run over……something. You’re not even sure what it is, but suddenly you feel and hear the ka-plunk, […]
When I teach people how to set up their short-term food storage menu, I tell them to have each family member write down their 5 favorite meals. Once they have that list of meals, I teach people to look at each meal’s recipe. Does the recipe require ingredients that are […]
When we talk about sanitation in our homes, normally we think of keeping things clean, having running water, and working plumbing. While having a decently clean car may somewhat parallel sanitation in a house, the rest of the concept flies out the window! Did you miss the first three articles […]
When my youngest was about six, he and I would be out in town without his siblings. I’d often hear, “Mom, I’m thirsty.” Translated: “Mom, can we swing by McDonald’s and get a soda?” Ninety-five percent of the time, I would say, “No. I don’t think we should.” Then he’ll […]
People with diabetes and insulin resistance can struggle to find the right foods for their diets when everything is going smoothly. I have a close family member who has diabetes, and I’ve watched her as she has worked to adjust her diet. I see her struggle as she looks for […]
