Knowing which direction you are heading is very important, especially if you have lost your way in the wilderness. Thankfully, to find which way is north, south, east, and west, you only need a little sunshine and maybe a stick or two. Here’s how it’s done. 1. Pick a spot where the sun will be […]
Archives for July 2012
13 Pioneer Skills You May Need
July 24th in Utah we celebrate Pioneer Day. Pioneer Day is a state holiday commemorating the arrival of the first band of Mormon Pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley on July 24th, 1847. So in honor of those great pioneers of the past, here are thirteen skills that were everyday to them that you may […]
Don’t Eat This!
I had a 93 year old grandmother’s funeral this last weekend and just for fun I’ll share a bit of what was in her food storage room. There weren’t too many things, especially edible ones. The room was in her basement and I’m not sure even how often she went down there the last few […]
Wonder Oven Thermal Cooker FAQ’s
I’ve received quite a few questions about the Wonderbox (or Wonder Oven) thermal cookers I have made. If you don’t know what a Wonderbox is, it is a fabric “box” in two pieces (bottom and lid) that acts as a heat retention cooker–like a big thermos. They are a great way to save on fuel, […]
Seven Times I Was Glad to Have an Emergency Kit Just Last Week
I took a short notice road trip with the kids last week. Approximately 1100 miles round trip to see some family for the holiday. Of course, my vehicle emergency kit was not removed when we packed our suitcases around it. And it’s a good thing, because even though we didn’t meet up with any zombies […]
6 Tips for Success if You’re Planting Your Garden Late
What if you haven’t planted a garden yet this year, but would still like to grow something? Is it too late to plant? Well, that all depends on your location and the number of frost free days you have left in your season, but the short answer is no, it’s not too late. For various […]