Have you ever looked at a product on a store shelf and said, “Ok, there are 20 items here, now times that by the 40,000+ grocery stores across the US.” That thought right there should get you thinking about the mass production and shipping that happens on a constant basis. Here’s a typical supply chain […]
I’m just tired of buying things when I can easily make themself and with far fewer ingredients! Here’s how to make simple toothpaste: Mix equal parts baking soda and coconut oil into a paste. Place some peppermint essential oil in to your liking. Some have also chosen to add clove oil or xylitol to help […]
Let’s face it, kids can be a little distracting sometimes. We do our best but sometimes it can be tough.So how do we make sure we’re safe when we’re shopping, loading groceries and other activities? Put them in a stroller or cart if necessary. Talk to them about what’s to be expected of them. Kids […]
We don’t simply want to rely on someone else to protect us like neighborhood watch, police or even your husband. We need to be responsible for our own safety and deter people as much as possible. We want to layer our home defense, just as we layer our food storage or layer our preparedness plans. […]
I love dehydrating food! There are several ways to dehydrate food. I used to dehydrate in a dehydrator when I lived in a suburban area. Then when I moved to AZ, we made a solar dehydrator and that worked amazingly well. Now I’ll be dehydrating with our wood stove using cooling racks. You can also […]
Growing sprouts and microgreens are one of the easiest ways to get some nutrition into our diets without having to grow a full garden. I’m a huge fan of gardening, but these can be done almost year-round, though those in some areas you want grow lights for the microgreens. How to grow microgreens: Fill a […]
Sewing is an amazing skill which can open up so many doors for you and your family. My 5 year old is learning how to sew and she is good at it! She’s been making easy and quick dolls. She not only finds pride in making the doll herself, but she’s generally interested in dolls, […]
I’ve always said that you don’t need “official” weights to lift weights, unless you want to do something very specific but general toning and gaining strength. I’ve been using these water containers by Wolverine Tuff which acts as the perfect kettle bell. Many things can be a weight! Even your kids! If you want to […]
Part of preparedness is about personal care and personal care is about ensuring that our basic needs are taken care of, like heating and cooling! This will be our first winter in Alaska and it’s gonna be cold. It’s a good thing we have this wood stove! We just cleaned it out and got the […]
I’m a big fan of medicinal herbs. I’ve seen first hand how powerful plants can be for my overall health. Fruits and veggies by themselves have a ton of health benefits. Additionally, there are all kinds of plants that can help aid in our health. Buying dried herbs is great if you’re unable to grow […]