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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The weather is almost getting warm here finally.  It actually froze again about 10 days ago, hard enough to kill off most of the baby raspberry leaves, grape leaves, sage leaves, and most of the fruit tree blossoms.  Thankfully, everything but the fruit blossoms appear to be coming back well. The plants I grew from […]

The sweet folks over at Augason Farms have a couple of fun things going on.  First, for the next couple of weeks they are having an online sale.  Some of their products are marked down quite a bit, including the new breakfast and dinner packs, so get on over and see if you can’t pick […]

Random.org chose the winner of the Emergency Kit in a Bottle Giveaway and it is Wendi! Wendi said: “I have learned so much from your blog and others about preparedness that I want to get started and do some things. It will make me feel so much better when I do. It is on my […]

For those of you who have never heard of a propane curling iron like I mentioned in my last post, I guess they don’t exist.  It’s butane.  Silly me.  Here’s one similar to mine: Conair ThermaCELL Cordless Curling Iron They’re pretty inexpensive.  Totally unnecessary piece of survival gear, except it may boost your spirits some […]

I’ll be back to regular posting next week. I’ve got the family in the community theater play and the show opens tonight, so we’ve been a bit crazy with rehearsals this week.  I’ll get the winner of the water filter giveaway notified in the next few days also.  I should have my brain back after […]