The idea that prepping supplies are only to be used for disasters (but only certain ones!) is a dangerous way to look at situations. This line of thinking can be the very thing that takes an everyday scenario and turn it into a chaotic mess that could come with a high price tag. Prepping applies … [Read more...]
10 Wild Edibles Found (Almost) Everywhere
Every now and then, I will ask the fans about topics they are interested in reading about. “Wild edibles” always comes up, without fail, and I usually gloss over it. Why? Because we all live in different parts of the United States, not to mention some of the fans are in Australia and the UK! There … [Read more...]
Things I Learned Living in a Shipping Container
Many people are seeking alternative ways to build homes, usually smaller, than the traditional wooden houses built around the world. We are in the same boat and checking out different options that fits our lifestyle and climate. For example, a yurt would not be the best option for us as it is too … [Read more...]
Getting Local: The Story of Freedom Point
Recently, I was contacted by a local fan who lives off the grid in a remote location north of the city of Ketchikan. We got to talking through email and before I knew it, Ed P. shared the story of how he and wife Linda, made the transition from living in a 'normal' home to one off the grid. I was … [Read more...]
Unraveling The Mystery: Using Mylar Bags and Buckets
Most people know about the use of Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers, and buckets as a way of preserving and storing food for the long term. What they don’t know is how and why it works! There are also a lot of misconceptions and untrue beliefs that surround this particular method of food preservation. … [Read more...]
No, You Can’t Come to My House
A disaster occurs. People have been without power or running water for a week and are now out of food, too. They show up at your house and ask you to share. What do you do? I have had this article topic in my ‘drafts’ for about 6 months now. It is a touchy subject that I, quite … [Read more...]
Gardening on a Budget AND in Small Spaces
Gardening season is so close that I am pretty much driving myself nuts with ideas and plans and generally wanting to get digging in the dirt! Of course, this means I am babbling about it to pretty much anyone who will listen. The other day a person overheard me waxing poetic about the … [Read more...]
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