There are a number of situations for which you may need to alter the "standard" preparedness information you read or learn. Not every piece of survival advice applies to every family or each individual, and some can even be dangerous in certain … [Read more]
A Trip to the Range with the Kids
My husband needed to sight in his muzzleloader for the hunt, so we took a trip to the range this weekend. Packed all the kids and the gear and the guns in the car and headed to an actual range. Usually we just go shoot at the hill outside … [Read more]
Chioggia Beets
We grew a couple of new varieties of beets this year. I'm not a huge beet fan, but other members of the family really like them. To me, they pretty much have always tasted like dirt. That is, until last year, when I took my mom's … [Read more]
Go Vote! And Some Fun Stuff from the Garden
It is midterm election day today. Please find your polling place and go vote. I know there is no president on the ballot this time, but I'm sure you have important elections for Congress and possibly Senate plus there may be other fun … [Read more]
Be Prepared . . . To Help Others
When we are prepared it saves us from a lot of troubles we might otherwise encounter. But one of the added benefits of being prepared is the increased ability to be of help to others. Yep, the "other" people who are in some way less … [Read more]
Roasted Salted Pumpkin Seeds
Here's a yummy treat from the insides of your Halloween pumpkins (or any pumpkin, for that matter). Roasted salted pumpkin seeds. There are a few ways you can dry your pumpkin seeds for eating, but this is my favorite because it's fast and makes … [Read more]
CSN Stores Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Sondra, the winner of the CSN Stores gift certificate giveaway! Happy shopping! :)In other news, I've got quite a bit going with the garden cleanout, so am a little behind on posting. We have onions, potatoes, beets and … [Read more]
Randomness in the Garden
The wind blew all night last night and it rained hard against the windows. Not a great night for sleeping. Then this morning I looked out and the chickens were wandering around the garden. Seems their gate didn't get latched and the … [Read more]
Welcome Our New Advertiser: Freeze Dry Guy
Here's a quick shoutout to our new advertiser--The Freeze Dry Guy. Use the ad link on the sidebar to check out their selection of freeze dried and dehydrated foods as well as survival gear. They've even got food packs set up for special … [Read more]
Fabulous Fruit Leather (Even if You Dry it Too Long)
Fruit leather is one of those dehydrating projects that may look a bit intimidating, but actually isn't too hard to do. You'll see. Even you can make fabulous fruit leather. Your kids will love it and it makes a great trail, camp, … [Read more]
