Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
Everyone who has ever tried to grow anything knows that it all starts with the soil. Most people never really think about the soil cycle that happens yearly, let alone things you can do at certain times to help improve it. Adding fertilizer alone is … [Continue reading]
Thousands of people dream of going off the grid, living in some idyllic cabin in the woods by streams, oceanfront, or nestled in the mountains. It makes for a lovely picture but the reality of preparing to go off grid requires considerable research, … [Continue reading]
This is week 14 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. “Mayor” Miller was watching the scenery go by from the comfort of his jeep. The … [Continue reading]
Vinegar (a French word for "sour wine") is one of those things that is largely taken for granted. Once upon a time, vinegar was a 'must have' for any kitchen - and not just for cooking with. In fact, vinegar was used for all manner of cleaning, food … [Continue reading]
We have had our Excalibur Dehydrator for just over 3 years now. I'd never owned or used a dehydrator of any kind before that and it took awhile for me to realize that I had made the best choice right out the gate! We had to save up for a few months … [Continue reading]
This is week 13 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. The following day before noon, Roger, Sticks, Kory, and Bill walked into Main … [Continue reading]
This is week 12 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. Former Sergeant Jeffrey Miller of the United States Army felt uncomfortable … [Continue reading]