There was an article at Prepare Now Newsletter that has really stuck in my mind the last couple of weeks. I’ve often wondered if we’re really prepared when we don’t have solar panels, a generator, or any of that fancy (usually expensive) stuff. I think sometimes it would be nice to have some of that […]
Archives for September 2010
Thrift Store Oil Lamps
I really enjoy browsing the thrift stores for preparedness supplies. I’m usually there looking for something else specifically, but it never hurts to browse the “miscellaneous” section or the camping/outdoor gear or look for canning jars or candles. Sometimes I don’t find anything, but sometimes I do. The last couple of times I’ve gone, I’ve […]
Ham and Jacob’s Cattle Bean Soup
Had some soup the other night with some of the Jacob’s Cattle Beans we grew last year. Yummy. They weren’t quite as “smooth” as the Calypso bean or the Mayflower bean, but were still really tasty and pink so they matched the ham! Can’t beat that. ;) Here’s the beans before and after. We’ve got […]
Canning or Bottling Apricots
Bottled apricots are yummy and easy. Well, unless you don’t like apricots, but that’s just unnatural. ;) Get some apricots. It’s actually a good thing if they’re not quite ripe. Super ripe apricots kind of turn to mush in the jar when they are canned. Use any extra ripe or mushy ones for apricot freezer […]
The Get Something Done Contest
So, we’re half way through National Preparedness Month. Have you done anything to get better prepared? What have you been putting off? Filling up some water jugs? Putting shelves up? Getting a first aid kit put together? Getting the stuff you bought last shopping trip onto the shelves? Learning CPR or other skills? I know […]
Tattler Lids Giveaway Winner and Other Stuff
No, I have not dropped off the face of the planet. Yes, I know I had a giveaway here that I said would end Wednesday night. I promise it did end Wednesday night, it just took me until Sunday to get the winner notified, so without further ado . . . . . Congratulations to […]
Apricot Freezer Jam
Freezer jam used to be my staple jam over cooked jam. It is easy easy easy and I’ve never had a batch fail, even when I had to go change diapers or break up the quarreling children in the middle of the jam session. Seriously, freezer jam is the best for busy mom types who […]
Friday Funny: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Had a friend send this to me and had to share. Enjoy! And now you know why the chicken crossed the road! Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone–more Preparedness Month fun and games next week! Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my email newsletter for updates and special deals. Please be sure to follow
Reusable Canning Lids Giveaway!
Okay, now you’ve read the review on Tattler’s Reusable Canning Lids, the Tattler company has also graciously offered to sponsor a giveaway, and what better way to start National Preparedness Month than with a giveaway right? The winner of this giveaway will receive THREE boxes of regular size reusable canning lids and THREE boxes of […]