I had a friend write with an idea for 72 hour kits or first aid kits. Her son fell about 9 feet out of a tree onto the cement edge of their pond and got a nasty gash by his eye and a concussion. After getting it all cleaned up and disinfected, a neighbor who […]
Archives for June 2010
Last Week’s Preparedness Fair Update
After our little two-county preparedness fair last week, I got thinking. There are different kinds of preparedness fairs in the world. Some are for teaching skills, some are primarily lectures about hard times coming, some are mainly to sell stuff. Our two county fair is lightly to get people aware of possible emergencies and what […]
Homemade Laundry Detergent Dispenser
Here’s a great little gadget my mom discovered for storing and pouring her homemade laundry soap–the Coffee Mate creamer bottle. They are pretty sturdy little bottles with a nice flip top lid and pour spout. If you don’t drink coffee, maybe you have a friend who would save a couple for you. They fit nicely […]
Book Review: Survivalist Family by Joe Fox
Joe Fox from Viking Preparedness recently contacted me about a book he had written called Survivalist Family: Prepared Americans for a Strong America. I’m sure he’s glad to see that I’m finally getting the review up. Life has been nuts lately, but I’ve finished the book and have to say I really enjoyed it. This […]
Comment Moderation and More Random Updating
Okay, I knew this day would come, but I was still hoping it wouldn’t. I’ve gotten increasing numbers of spam comments lately, mostly on older posts that I then have to go back to so I can remove the comment. What a pain in my neck and poor use of my time! So I’ve instituted […]
Off to Girls Camp
Just thought I’d give you all the heads up here. I’m heading out to Girls Camp today with a bunch of girls 12-18. It is always an adventure. We’ve got some really fun stuff planned and I’m excited to go even though we’re “camping” at a house this year. We’ve got outdoor skills to learn […]
Augason Farms Dinner Pack Winner and Solar Dinner
Yes, I know this giveaway ended about forever ago, but we now officially have a winner! Congratulations to Dixie from Ohio! Augason Farms has your address, so it should be getting to you soon! May you make many lovely meals with it. :) And speaking of lovely meals, I cooked our lasagna today in the […]
A Couple of New Living History Adventures for Us
For the past I don’t know how many years we as a family have taken part in a mountain man rendezvous living history event every August. I love it, the kids love it, and I even think it has grown on sweet husband a bit. This year we had the opportunity to go to one […]
Super Quick Garden Update
Got most of the garden planted now. I say most, but really we have a lot more to go, I’m just hoping it won’t take too long–the prep work is mostly done. Trying out a couple of new kinds of dry beans since we had so much fun with that last year. They’re not very […]
Free Plants From my Mom
No, not for you, although I’m sure she’d share with you also if you were her favorite kid like I am. ;) Seriously, though, getting cuttings or shoots from other people’s plants is a great way to expand your garden for free. You might have a friend or relative willing to share their extra plants […]