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If we put systems in place NOW to help run our house when we are without power or water, we will be so much better off. Here’s where you get that information.
When I say the word, “security” what pops into your mind? Do you picture a prison, a fortress, an ordinary home, or a broken-down shack that you wouldn’t want to enter anyway? In the preparedness realm, security can have different meanings at different times. Right now creating a secure home […]
This article is a reprint of an article that I wrote for Daisy Luther at The Organic Prepper. About twelve years ago, my family decided to start storing food in case one of those dreaded “what ifs” happened in our lives. You know those “what ifs.” “What if we lose […]
Old Wives’ Tales? There are so many old wives’ tales about health. Your grandmother’s chicken soup for a cold. Feed the flu, starve a fever. Drink chamomile tea to help you sleep. Upset stomach? Try peppermint tea. But several of those things have more than a shred of truth to […]
I’ve written a good deal about TEOTWAWKI. We’ve had a discussion on TEOTWAWKI vs. Bugging out 1 and 2. After that, I covered Finding and Storing Water During TEOTWAWKI and Food Systems to Put Into Place for TEOTWAWKI. I’ve discussed Sanitation Systems and Survival Medical Systems. I’ve also asked the […]
Have you ever tried to find something that you KNEW that you purchased for your preparedness, but you couldn’t find it? Remember that time you wanted to go camping, but you couldn’t find your camping stove? Or maybe you could find every sleeping bag but ONE. Organizing your preparedness supplies […]
The election is getting closer and the vitriol is getting more and more heated. I don’t know about you, but I’m guessing that there are plenty of us – me included – that are getting a little nervous about the after-effects of this election no matter who wins. If Trump […]
It’s hard to believe that this is our third menu for the quarantine. This week’s gone fast, but we’ve had some activity at home this week which has helped it move along faster. Compost Delivery So on Tuesday of this week, we knew we were getting a delivery of compost. […]
I’ve been hit hard by the flu this year. During the last two weeks where I was mostly down, I had plenty of time to think about this year’s bout with the flu and the lessons that I’ve learned from it which have made me better prepared to deal with […]
One great way of being prepared for winter is to put together a kit full of things that you may need in the case of a winter storm. Why should we put together a kit? I remember, about ten years ago, my husband had been flown to a town in […]
Last week, the temperature here in central Illinois was in the mid 70’s. Then two days ago, it got cold – down to 32 degrees. Oh, on one hand, it was glorious! Sweaters, hot coffee or hot chocolate, brisk walks, leaves falling all warmed the soul. On the other hand, […]
