First of all, where is the headquarters of this “Doomsday Preppers Movement” I’ve been reading about? And where can I sign up? I didn’t realize there … Read the rest
Rice has long been at the top of the hierarchy in the prepper’s pantry. It’s inexpensive, a source of energy-boosting carbohydrates and can extend a humble serving … Read the rest
Chili is the perfect meal for a snowy winter day. These recipes provide two very different takes on the traditional chili and are both enormously popular at … Read the rest
Some people believe that we are hurtling towards physical disaster with our delicate electrical grid. Just how that disaster might occur is open for debate, but we … Read the rest
I finally invested in a bag of soapnuts. I read about them on Ready Nutrition, where Tess Pennington gave detailed instructions on the many ways they … Read the rest
This morning we got up to a beautiful white surprise! SNOW!!!! Finally enough snow to cover the ground! That’s what I’m talkin’ about – we moved north … Read the rest
I get a lot of my stuff from the “last day of sale” bin at the grocery store. This weekend I picked up a 5 pound box … Read the rest
Canning is the perfect solution for preppers – any preppers, not just those who are seeking a natural nutrition source.
While I would love for every bite we consume to be organic, budgetary restrictions don’t always allow for it. I do buy my produce from local farms … Read the rest
I really regret the fact that I don’t have pictures – I totally forgot to take them.
I’m a notoriously bad baker but I think I’ve overcome … Read the rest
The potential downfall of many a prepper is overconfidence.
Overconfidence in your skills, your fitness level, your supplies… If you overestimate yourself in any of these places, … Read the rest
The last few reasonably warm and hospitable days of winter are here so I’ve been slacking on the blog updates! Never fear, it’s all still scratch here!… Read the rest
Yesterday I made my first loaf of bread ever (okay, my first moderately successful loaf of bread ever!) Today, Rosie finished eating it so I had to … Read the rest
