Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate to being a … [Continue reading]
There are no two ways about it: Food is expensive! When staples such as flour, sugar, and corn rise in cost- absolutely everything else also goes up with it. For those who are on low and fixed incomes, it can be especially hard and seem impossible to … [Continue reading]
Sometimes I get the opportunity to review books. If it fits what I am into and I think it would have value to myself and my readers, I give it a shot. I always make sure they understand that I will give an honest review. I have weeded … [Continue reading]
Friend: "Why should I learn to preserve food? The grocery store has what I need, I will just go buy it. Plus, there is always the freezer!" Me: "Okay. But what if there are no grocery stores or the ones that are 'open' have been picked clean in a … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
The time is near. I have literally spent thousands of hours over the last two decades, daydreaming about having a house and some property that I can create my own little sanctuary on. In great detail, even. While the type of property has changed as I … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]