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So as I’ve worked through creating this series for National Preparedness Month, I’ve had to ask myself some questions – What things were the most important to me? What things did I use the most? Are there things that I think could be the difference between life and death that […]
Before we moved, If you had taken a trip down to my basement, you would have seen that it’s decently stocked. Would it have helped to have more things in it? Doesn’t it always? I also have a decent working knowledge of basic preparedness – with the exception of animal […]
Rich and juicy home-grown tomatoes are a joy to eat fresh off the vine in a salad or the viral TikTok Feta cheese and tomato pasta (we’ve all seen the video). They are an Italian cuisine staple and are relatively easy to sow, grow and harvest. So, let’s explore: Tomato […]
Some of you may have been wondering where I’ve been over the past two weeks. So a week ago last Saturday, we moved into our home in the country. This week, we’ve been at our denominational leadership gathering. Both events have had me a bit over a barrel. It didn’t […]
So two weeks ago, we discussed how to decide WHAT to plant in this year’s garden. Last week, we discussed 6 Rookie Gardening Pitfalls to Avoid. This week, we’re going to start by creating a map of your garden. Considerations Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of what will influence […]
The most important statement I have ever heard was, “If you won’t eat it, don’t grow it!” Growing things you like to eat and/or your family likes to eat can be rewarding. Imagine going to your garden, picking your veggies and serving them to your family for dinner. The benefits […]
Do you dream of having your own plot of land one day? Maybe even a farm? One that you can homestead? A place where you can grow much of your own food? Having land where you can husband animals, where kids can run, where you have a little bit of […]
Prepping is first and foremost about situational awareness. Once situational awareness is achieved, it is about learning and filling your mind with knowledge that will help you and others. After you’ve got a GOOD start on learning, then you need to start doing. You should do things to make your […]
If I said, “Preparedness books,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Foraging, survival, fire starting, bugging out? All of those things are important to preparedness, but they only scratch the surface. There are so many other important preparedness topics that should be learned and discussed. Today, we’re going […]
When we talk about preparedness, there are many different levels. For example, when we talk about Bugging out, I see your EDC, your vehicle kit, and your bug out bag as different levels of the same thing. But bugging out isn’t the only place which that principle comes into play. […]
Have you ever been so excited to get started on something to only have it blow up in your face? You’re looking forward to a trip, and you get sick, so you can’t go. You open a Christmas gift from your husband and it doesn’t work or doesn’t fit quite […]
I’ve mentioned how in another “life” I used to sell Young Living Essential Oils. One of the ways that I would introduce people to these oils was to teach them how to make things themselves using essential oils. One of the items I’d teach people how to make was a […]
In your heart of hearts, what’s your dream? You know, that dream that you haven’t told anyone – except maybe your husband or your best friend. That dream that you’ve held close for a long time and hardly dared to whisper it for fear it wouldn’t come true. Well, dreams […]
Especially in northern climates, the winter months can not only mean a dearth of as much outdoor activity as we’d like. Maybe I’m the only one that the cold keeps bottled up, but I’m guessing I’m not alone. This time of year with its cold temperatures and short times of […]
Preparedness was the last thing on my mind last Saturday afternoon. I was at a lady’s tea for my church when I heard a notification from my phone go off saying that Biden had won the election. It wasn’t what I was expecting and put a little bit of a […]
