Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
Living in Alaska brings special challenges when it comes to stocking your supplies. In the islands of the Southeastern part of the state, we rely on barges to bring in huge containers of food, medicine, and…everything! When you live out in the bush … [Continue reading]
So, you have decided you want to be a homesteader. You are excited and have your head filled with visions of fresh vegetables that are completely organic being harvested, chickens following you around the yard as you tend to the chores, and a more … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]