by Kylene | Feb 12, 2019 | Emergency Cooking, Food Storage, Preparedness
There are only a few foods that are both nutritional powerhouses and candidates for long term food storage. Oats are on my top 10 list of must-have staples for my long term food storage. Let me explain why I think they should be one of the basic grains in your... read more
by Kylene | Feb 4, 2019 | Food Storage, Home Production, Root Cellars
Great Grandma survived just fine without a refrigerator. If we lose electricity, I have alternative methods of heating, lighting, cooking and I could do just fine except for the lack of a refrigerator and freezer. Yes, we’ve planned for that and have a back-up... read more
by Kylene | Jan 5, 2019 | Food Storage
Your family food store is a valuable investment that should be protected. Bulk grains and legumes usually come in bags which are perfect for use within a year. When you purchase foods to keep in extended storage, great care should be taken to package foods in... read more
by Kylene | Jan 3, 2019 | Food Storage
The food you have stored in your home is one of your most valuable assets. However, finding room to properly store that food can be quite challenging. Many apartments and homes are just not storage friendly. Where can I find space to store my emergency or survival... read more
by Kylene | Jan 1, 2019 | Food Storage
The provident lifestyle includes living within our means, working hard, being content with what we have, diligently saving and preparing for rainy-day emergencies. We have found great joy and peace as have chosen to live providently. One important aspect of living... read more
by Kylene | Dec 31, 2018 | Food Storage
Long term food storage is a vital tool to help you conquer challenges that come your way in everyday life, as well as for emergency preparedness. This stockpile of life-sustaining long term storage foods should be built once you have a 3 month supply of foods that you... read more
by Kylene | Dec 29, 2018 | Food Storage
Your stored foods may be safe to eat much longer than you might think. One excuse we frequently hear for not storing food for emergencies is that the food gets too old before they get around to using it, so they throw it out. Food is an incredibly wise investment,... read more
by Kylene | Dec 17, 2018 | Communication, Emergency Cooking, Emergency Heating, Emergency Lighting, Food Storage, Preparedness
In December 2018, The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), released a report entitled Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage, How to Strengthen the Capabilities of the Nation. The government recognizes that the power grid is a prime target for... read more
by Kylene | Sep 10, 2018 | Food Storage
Ready or not, disaster strikes and the food you have faithfully stored instantly becomes a lifeline to your survival. Terror strikes as you realize your grain is infested with insects or disease-ridden rodents making it no longer fit for human consumption. Don’t let... read more
by Kylene | Mar 23, 2018 | Food Storage, Home Production
Garlic is a miracle plant no home should be without! Here are 4 reasons why you should not waste any time incorporating garlic into your landscape. #1 – Garlic is a medicinal powerhouse. It has proven antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties.... read more
by Kylene | Mar 17, 2018 | Food Storage, Root Cellars
We are excited to announce that a re-purposed chest freezer makes a fantastic root cellar! It requires a few inexpensive parts, along with a bit of sweat equity, and the results are amazing. We have used our little root cellar for a few years now and are quite pleased... read more
by Kylene | Mar 13, 2018 | Food Storage
The news is filled with photos of starving people, especially children. How do I protect my children from hunger? A one year supply of basic shelf-stable foods, such as wheat, rice, beans, pasta and oats, stashed away in your own home may just protect your family from... read more
by Kylene | Jan 31, 2018 | Food Storage
We are frequently asked what the most important food items are to store. The most important foods to store for emergencies will vary from person to person depending on many factors. If I could only store a couple of items in my food storage, honey would be at the very... read more
by Kylene | Jun 20, 2016 | Food Storage
We believe that every home should have a supply of food to last them through tough times. Tough times might come in the form of a short term interruption of income or longer term economic crisis. We live in a time when food is abundant and relatively cheap. However,... read more
by Kylene | Jan 4, 2016 | Food Storage, Reference Library
Building a great reference library is an important part of preparedness. I’m always on the look out for great resources to add to my collection. Recently, Debbie Kent contacted me and asked me to review her new book, Store This, Not That! I greatly admire... read more
by Kylene | Dec 3, 2015 | Food Storage, Preparedness
Our family finds great peace in our family food stores. We are not completely dependent upon stocked grocery store shelves to provide for our daily needs. If we had a personal financial crisis or if the store shelves were empty, our family has the supplies we need to... read more
by Kylene | Mar 1, 2015 | Food Storage, Home Production, Preparedness
Spring is in the air and it is the perfect time to get busy planting. Bare root fruit trees, vines and berry bushes are inexpensive this time of year. Best of all, they tend to thrive. Prepare 2015–March Homework Spend $20–Purchase a bare root fruit tree... read more
by Kylene | Jan 1, 2015 | Food Storage, Preparedness, Water
Preparedness can be a little bit overwhelming. This year we are going to help you break it down into manageable pieces. We challenge you to spend $20 dollars to purchase necessary supplies and 15 minutes working on necessary tasks each month. Do it and you will be... read more
by Kylene | Nov 3, 2014 | Food Storage, Home Production, Root Cellars
Prepping is personal pursuit and no two families prepare in exactly the same way. Each family has their own unique preferences and style, adding diversity to life. This uniqueness is evident in the methods used to produce food. What are the best foods to grow in a... read more
by Kylene | Oct 30, 2014 | Food Storage, Home Production, Reference Library
Every year I drool over seed catalogs as I plan my next garden. My favorite catalog is Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I’m like a kid at Christmas when it arrives. They will send you a free catalog just go to www.rareseeds.com. I spend hours perusing the pages... read more
