We preppers are always looking for ways to get more food stored up against an uncertain future of inflation, shortages, crop failures and the like. We find a big sale on bagged dry beans and we buy the store’s inventory and lug it home. We breathe a small sigh of relief to have another 25 […]
August 4, 2011
You’ve been reading this site (and others) and you’ve heard the alarming reports in the news, but you’ve been busy and just couldn’t seem to get started in your preparedness. Or, you’ve taken some concrete steps (you have a rain barrel to collect water and you’ve started buying extra non-perishables each month) but you live […]
August 3, 2011
With a little bit of rabbit-raising experience under our belts now, I thought I’d share what we have learned so far. Choose breeding stock with your goals in mind It seems there are nearly as many kinds of rabbits as there are cats. Minis, giants, solids, spotted, floppy ears, special fur, even wool! Rabbit breeders […]
August 2, 2011
Many states offer a “tax-free weekend” in early August to encourage people to get out and spend money. In our state, it usually covers all things associated with “back to school.” In addition, stores are vying with each other for our dollars so there are many big sales to accompany the tax holiday. I take […]
August 1, 2011
“I can’t believe it’s gone!” Those were the words that echoed through my mind as I looked out of the back of the duck blind for the 16 foot jon boat that had brought us to the middle of the flooded soybean field. It was the middle January and a nasty storm was blowing in […]
July 30, 2011
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. ~ Thomas Jefferson
July 29, 2011
As you work on storing up food for the future, it is important not to overlook a very important aspect- spices! It’s all well and good to have a quarter ton of wheat, stacks of buckets containing rice and beans, and mylar bags full of oatmeal, but won’t that be mighty bland by itself? The […]
July 28, 2011
America’s spending habits have grown increasingly worrisome to many in recent years. Voices of concern have continually risen from individuals within the United States and from governments around the world. Unfortunately these concerns have fallen on the collective deaf ears of Congress who, seeking re-election, focus on short-term successes rather than longer term fiscal responsibility. […]
July 27, 2011
So, have you made a sincere commitment to incorporating more nutritious, inexpensive, meal-extending beans into your diet yet? Have you been practicing rotation of your food storage? No? Okay, I understand. But I defy you to find ANYone who would not like this recipe!! It is a new family favorite. Please try it and then […]
July 26, 2011
Electric clothes dryers are wonderful things. As a “mom of many,” I assure you that I am grateful not to have to hand-wash and hang-dry all of our clothes all the time right now. I do at least 3 loads of laundry most days (not Sundays) and I can only imagine how much more time […]
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