Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
Solar power. We all want it but few understand how it really works. I have tried to make sense of the watts, kilowatts, kilowatt hour conversions, plus all of the variables. It doesn't take very long before most people are completely confused and … [Continue reading]
CHEESE!! Both Mister Dreamer and I absolutely love cheese, all different kinds. I have written before about this wonderful food that can be stored for a longer time than most foods. It is one of the few ways we can ‘preserve’ dairy. As many … [Continue reading]
Here in rural Southeast Alaska, most people who live outside city limits have water catch systems. They are extremely common and when it comes to living off the grid, are absolutely necessary. Drilling a well isn't really an option here. Our … [Continue reading]
Wait, what? It has been a year already? I swear, I only just registered the domain name. What a crazy, fantastic, frustrating, challenging, and rewarding year it has been! We went back and put all of the best we published in 2014 into one easy list … [Continue reading]
With all the media attention to being prepared for emergencies: whether natural or man-made, many people are looking for ways they can survive large or small scale disasters. Even something as simple as losing a job or unexpected medical situation … [Continue reading]
When people think about food preservation, the first thought is usually the freezer. There are so many other ways that food is preserved that we never think about! Jerky, for example is considered just a food but in reality, the word jerky is defined … [Continue reading]
Over the last 3 years, I have learned how to water bath can, pressure can meats and veggies, dehydrate, smoke, and store food. All of these preservation methods are must-have skills (in my opinion) for those who want to be as self-reliant as they can … [Continue reading]