I love to go camping and hiking and generally being outside. I always have a knife of some kind on me whether that is a multi-tool or a single blade: the uses are endless. Well this year, I lost my trusty Gerber that my husband got me and feel naked without it. You know how a good comfy pair of … [Read more...]
Taking the Guesswork Out of Prepping
Ever considered prepping? You need this book. That's right, I am just coming right out and saying it. Like that. If I were to write a book on "how to start prepping," this would be it. I wish it had been around 2 years ago when we started but even though we stumbled along and muddled through past … [Read more...]
It’s the Little Things: Key Smart Review
This one is a little off the beaten path for my blog here. While this is not about gardening, homesteading, self-reliance, or ‘prepping;’ it is something we can all relate to: decluttering. Most people have keys - a LOT of keys. Keys for work, home, sheds, padlocks, gun cases … [Read more...]
Lighting the Way: Sustainably!
Everyone has seen those mass produced little solar path lights that line walkways in the Summer and are falling over, broken, or otherwise trashed come the start of Winter. With the amount of rain we get here in Southeast Alaska, I made the mistake of buying them only once. When they worked they … [Read more...]
Medical Uses for Duct Tape in a Handy Book!
Everyone knows duct tape has thousands of uses. This legendary adhesive is universally used in just about every industry out there but I admit I never really considered all of the uses it would have in the medical field. My eyes have been opened. Dr. James Hubbard, (aka The Survival Doctor) has … [Read more...]
The Food Storage ‘Bible’ – Book Review
Let me open by saying this book should be called The Food Storage Bible. Now, before my Christian friends get all up in arms, allow me to explain why I would make such a claim and strongly believe it should be on everyone's shelf. When we first got into the homesteading and preparedness … [Read more...]
Book Review! “Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure”
Recently, I had the opportunity to review a children's book that teaches kids about being prepared and learning forward-thinking skills. I expected one type of thing and was surprisingly pleased with what I actually got out of this story! Jake is an adventurous boy with his trusty dog Miller. … [Read more...]