Last week I had some leftover pumpkin from making a pumpkin roll and just happened to have sweet potatoes left over from Christmas dinner at the same time, so I pulled some frozen “squash” out of the freezer (why I labeled it with only “squash” and not the variety, I do not know) and let […]
Survival Situations #1: Winter Breakdown
There are a lot of different scenarios for which you could be preparing. Economic downturn, natural disaster, societal collapse, job loss, etc. Not every situation will apply to you directly (like I have no fear of hurricanes where I live, but for someone else that is an annual concern), and not every situation is as […]
Get a Preparedness Goal or Two on Your New Years List
The new year is about to begin and with a new year usually comes thoughts of new goals or resolutions. I usually get a list put together that I can print off and keep handy so I don’t forget through the year what it was I wanted to accomplish. The list is not all “preparedness” […]
Merry Christmas!
I’m taking some time off from blogging this week and next to enjoy the holidays and the family, so posts will be sporadic if they come at all. In the meantime, get off the computer and go enjoy some hot cocoa and a Christmas movie, or take the kids caroling, or whatever gets you in […]
Bottling or Home Canning Carrots
Home canning carrots is pretty easy. Really. I know I say that about most things, but believe me, I’d let you know if something wasn’t worth your time. Like the pickled hot peppers. Totally not worth my time, but hey, if you still want to bottle hot peppers, at least I warned you. But I […]
Catch Up Post–Cutting Elk
Obviously the Christmas season is upon us and things are a bit busy around here. Who am I kidding? Things are always a bit busy around here. Anyway, here are the new developments. I got all the carrots finished a week or so ago. I’ve got a post on bottling carrots coming up as I […]
Two Heads are Better than One
I hope none of you are prepping alone. I hope you’ve got someone who you can discuss things with. Though not everybody does, it’s really a good thing to get a trusted friend or spouse or significant other involved in your plans. They will have insight that you don’t and will be able to solve […]
Dehydrate Yogurt and Make Yogurt Leather
In one of my dehydrating classes I had someone ask if I’d ever tried making fruit leather with yogurt, which I’ll admit I had heard of but never tried. So when son tried a bite of his yogurt and decided he didn’t want the rest, I figured it was as good a time as any […]
Stocking Swap Reminder
Just a quick note to remind you of the Preparedness Stocking Stuffer Swap! Sign up, it’s fun! Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, December 7th. Even if you don’t sign up, do consider giving and/or requesting preparedness goods this Christmas anyway, you’ll be glad you did. :) Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my email […]
Make Your Own Dehydrated Baby Food
I know you’re thinking why not just make the baby food and either use it or freeze it, but I’m ahead of you on that one! Here’s why you would want some dehydrated baby food. For taking along when baby goes for their backpacking adventure (you know carrying the baby in the baby-backpack is heavy […]
