updated 12/3/2019 by Ryan Buford Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when they are actually quite similar. Sure, the path of each community is distinctly different, but the end goal is the same: survival. Homesteaders know that they need to prepare for the winter, make sure they have a lot …
I am going to be honest with you. I have absolutely no wisdom to impart to you today. No “how to” with chickens, herbs or what to do in your garden. I have no wisdom to impart on homeschooling, on raising a family, on connecting with your neighbors. I have no pretty pictures of delicious …
Let’s talk about something most women don’t discuss often, shall we? Many women, especially those who have given birth or are over the age of 30 have LBL. What’s LBL? It’s “light bladder leakage”. You know, that little bit of dribble you can experience when you cough, sneeze, laugh or move wrong? It happens to …
Back to school supplies are all over the place and the beloved plastic pencil box is ever prominent. I found these “1/2 size” boxes at the local big box store and was totally floored at what I could do with them. Think they are just for holding pens and pencils? Not even! Here’s a few …
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I don’t like to cook much in the summer, as it just heats up the kitchen even more. However, my family LOVES rice for stir fries, fried rice and other dishes, especially in the summer as the garden gives us delicious veggies to use with it. I use instant rice as much as possible, but …
A “Bug Out Bag” is something you would prepare for an emergency when you need to leave your home. This could be due to a forest fire, tornado, gas leaks in the neighborhood, etc. Think of floods in the area, or other unexpected emergencies. There will be times you will have to leave and not …
Tornado season is here, and for those of us in “Tornado Alley”, it’s a time to be prepared. The weather can go from hot, humid and unbearable to having to run for cover in a matter of minutes. You may follow the weather/news and see things like “tornado watch” or “tornado warning”. What does that …
We all love spending time outdoors, and camping is a great way to do that while getting back to nature. But sometimes our camping trips can have a negative impact on the environment. Here are some tips on how to go green when camping, so you can enjoy the outdoors without harming it. As a …
I’ve been without a dryer for nearly 3 years now. We could’ve replaced it many times ago, but decided for one reason or another to continue hanging clothes on the clothesline. Of course, you can still hang clothes outside to dry in the winter, but it’s very cooooold on the old hands. We bought a …
Before, we talked about being prepared for a tornado. Of course, many tornadoes actually do NOT touch down, or cause a lot of damage. No, really. Yes, there ARE those storms that can wipe out an entire town in a matter of minutes, but many do not cause that kind of damage. Nevertheless, you want …
