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Building A 72 Hour Kit
It has been an unreasonably pleasant winter here in our corner of the world. But it seems we’ll be paying the piper over the next few days, as we are in for a massive winter storm.(hee hee!) News...
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Woodstove Baking, Take One
Folks who know me will tell you I’m always learning to do something new. In this case I tried something old. I’ve been making my own whole wheat bread for a few years now, and if I may toot my own...
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Prepping – Call Me Crazy
Well folks here it is. I secretly love the idea of The End Of The World As We Know It. Truth be known I’d probably love the actual scenario a lot less than the idea. However I’ve spent the last...
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Sixteen Brick Rocket Stove
I’m always trying to find new ways of cooking in the event of a power outage. Outages are fairly common in my neighborhood, so we’re pretty well able to cope by using the gas grill, or camp stove....
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Pantry Cooking Series, Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But so easy to skip if you get out of bed at the last possible minute, like I do. I find having “instant” options on hand makes breakfast more...
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Homemade Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time now. I feel like I’m a little mentally foggy after work, but it’s worth the extra effort to keep the blog updated. I’m still trying to find time...
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Water Storage
With a heat wave hitting many areas, a lot of us have water on the mind. And with recent power outages, and a weekend camping trip, I find myself refilling our water storage today. It works out since...
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It WILL Rain, You Need A Freakin’ Umbrella!
Our area has been overtaken by wildfires for the last week, and the air quality has been so bad that anyone with underlying medical or resperatory issues has been advised to leave the area if possible....
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My Four Favorite Fixes For Sick Kids
With so many opinions out there as to what one can do when the kids get sick, I’m sure you aren’t hurting for advice. And since I’m just a Mom, not a Doctor, I wouldn’t be qualified to give advice...
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Autumn Chores for a Cozy Winter
Ah fall! It’s my favorite time of year. The colors, the crisp air, bonfires, warm soups and, even the ever present autumn cliche: Pumpkin. Spice. EVERYTHING! It’s also a busy time on the ol’ farm. Not...
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3 Essential Items for Enjoying The Outdoors In Less-Than-Perfect Weather
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2018 Preparedness Reset
When I first started this blog it was mainly about how we were trying to lead a more self-reliant lifestyle. Chickens, gardening, and old-timey skills were always on the menu! We’re nowhere near...
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