Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
This is Part Two of a five part series about how “Homesteading Will Make You Question” the systems and practices in place in the United States. Click here for Part One. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, … [Continue reading]
A couple of weeks back, I read a really great quote. It said, "Preparedness is what makes survival feel like camping" (or something close to it). I really wish I could remember where I saw it to give proper credit because I thought it was a really … [Continue reading]
This is Part One of a five part series about how Homesteading Will Make You Question Everything. Specifically, some of the systems and practices in the United States. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, … [Continue reading]
What an odd question, eh? "How can hobbies help me in a disaster?" Dictionary.com defines hobby as, “an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.” Most people think ‘entertainment’ when they … [Continue reading]
It is crazy to think that just a mere 18 months ago, I hadn’t canned anything in my life. No water-bath canning or pressure canning of any kind. Oh sure, I would ‘help’ and watch Grandma jar up applesauce, peaches, apple butter, jams and jellies; but … [Continue reading]
There are cycles to everything in life, ebbing and flowing. Deciding that you want to change your lifestyle to a more prepared state can be exciting, fun, scary, thrilling, and drive you crazy from time to time. I'm not a 'new' prepper anymore but … [Continue reading]
It is the END of September already? What happened to August? What happened to Summer? We have been so busy, I completely forgot to write August's "Catching Up" article so hopefully I can make up for it here with lots of pictures! August brought us … [Continue reading]