Paperwork. There is no way to get away from it. Even after death there is paperwork! A necessary evil in today's world, our documentation for everything from identity, to property ownership proof, to insurance and medical records can get overwhelming! Common sense dictates that we have all of our … [Read more...]
Family Prepping Activities for Winter
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate them to being a ‘prepper skill.’ As you will see, almost all of the … [Read more...]
Emergency Water Filtration Solutions
Getting clean, safe water to drink didn't always used to be so easy. There was a time when people boiled absolutely every drop of water they used to drink and cook with. Even then, they would sometimes get sick. Water borne illnesses are particularly nasty and when consumed, wreak … [Read more...]
10 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store
We have made a lot of small changes in our lifestyle over the last two years or so. At the time, it doesn't seem like much of a big deal but then six months pass and you realize how much your routine has changed. One of our big overall goals is to buy less pre-packaged items and make our own as much … [Read more...]
So, You Want to Be More Self Sufficient?
Self sufficiency. What is it, exactly? Dictionary.com defines self sufficient as "Able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance," and, "Having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc." Personally, I think it is a half and half mix of both of those … [Read more...]
The First Hunting Trip
Mister Dreamer and I went on our first hunting trip last week. Even though we were both raised here in rural Alaska and have seen hundreds of deer hanging in sheds and garages over the years, we had never gone out hunting for our own meat before. We are avid campers but a hunting trip is a … [Read more...]
Homesteading Will Make You Question: How We Live
This is Part Five of a five part series about how Homesteading Will Make You Question the systems and practices in place in the United States. Previous posts in order: How We Eat, How We Work, How We Play, and How We Treat Each Other. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many … [Read more...]
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