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Is it Fall Already?!? Am I the only one who feels like we just enter 2021 with all the lockdowns and craziness? Can you believe it’s already October? It’s time to begin turning our attention to the next season of preparedness. We’re heading into cold dark months. And oh, that […]
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. […]
My kids LOVE pickles! I love pickles! Even my husband loves pickles. They aren’t all that expensive in the store, but what if I told you that you could make them at home with only about 10 minutes of active effort. Not only that, but they would be healthier for […]
I think it’s fair to say that I have a decent amount of food storage. I keep shelf stable items on hand to protect my family in case of emergencies. We eat a lot of shelf-stable items like beans, beans, and more beans, canned pineapple, peanut butter, gluten-free flour mix, tetra […]
It’s the middle of May one of the most beautiful months of the year. The sky is blue. Birds are singing. Temperatures are moderate, and there’s a nice breeze blowing through your backyard. The smell of grilled hot dogs wafting off your barbecue is tantalizing. You reach for a bun, use […]
Well, okay, actually I just scoured my sink with homemade scouring powder, but it was the cleanest sink ever by the time I was done! Whether you are interested in a very SIMPLE way to SAVE some MONEY now or you need to keep things clean when you don’t have […]
I once heard a story that went something along the following lines. A young couple moved into a new neighborhood. They enjoyed eating dinner each evening in their dining room which overlooked both theirs and their neighbor’s backyard. One day the young woman remarked to her husband, “Our neighbor has […]
I used to help people with essential oils, and I did decently at it. The helping people part was good. I just didn’t have a real passion for essential oils. One of the really neat things about helping people use essential oils though is that I learned how to make […]
I have a confession to make. . . .It’s a startling one considering the blog I write. I’m almost afraid to admit it, and it’s kinda embarrassing. But here it is: I hate to cook. Yep. It’s true. When I have a child who grumps about doing dishes because it’s […]
