Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
Last year my garden was ravaged by slugs. I went out every night with a flashlight and a salt shaker to wage war upon this common pest. Slugs are so prevalent here that during the Blueberry Festival held in August, they have slug races and contests … [Continue reading]
Hollywood has turned the word "prepper" into a laughable term that conjures up images of some whack job in a bunker with gas masks. The reality of it could not be further from the truth. As with anything, there are the extremists out there who take … [Continue reading]
As the title reads, I did an experiment. I will tell you now that while it was not a total failure, I need practice. LOTS of practice. As I mentioned on my Facebook page, I saw an article about making homemade cheese from powdered milk. I was … [Continue reading]
I have a serious soft spot for people starting out in the homesteading and preparedness lifestyle. Newbie homesteaders and preppers alike are serious bundles of energy and can get a lot accomplished in a short amount of time. You decide you are going … [Continue reading]
Recently I was surfing around the Internet and came across a link shared by Survival For Blondes that was about using stuff around the house to make fire starters. It lead me to the instructions on making what you see above and I turned to the mister … [Continue reading]
No matter if you're a homesteader, farmer, or prepper; food preservation is an important topic and one that can be hotly debated. So many claim their way is the 'right way.' If you have been following along with me for any length of time, you know I … [Continue reading]
This is Part 3 of three part series detailing how we started on this crazy journey! We learned so many lessons and the changes made were numerous! The first full year of changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle was not without its ups and … [Continue reading]