We hope that this Independence Day means more to you than just BBQs and summer fun. We hope that you’ll be able to do something to strengthen your personal independence and self-sufficiency. We’ll be on vacation until th 7th of July, but we’ll be back with regular articles at that Read more…
Is Homeschooling Right for You?–by Guest Contributor Penni Batty There’s a whole lot of buzz about public school these days. As a home school mom of six children, I think I’ve probably heard every existing argument in favor of it, and yet, the more of these arguments I hear, Read more…
A reader asks a question about preserving candy without a FoodSaver: Question: “Hi Kellene, Your site helps me so much, thank you. I know you preserve chocolate and candy. Can I do that with oxygen absorbers in mason jars? if so, should they be unpackaged, like M&Ms? I don’t Read more…
Heiss Kartoffel Salat (aka Hot German Potato Salad) — Preparedness Pro I love trying new recipes, especially ones of International Fare. Today’s recipe comes to us from across the Atlantic from the beautiful country of Germany. My dear friend Shawna shared this with me recently and I can tell Read more…
62 Reasons Why my Bandana was Saved from the Donation Pile–by Guest Contributor Emily S Over the years I have accumulated a collection of bandanas which I have received from various events, activities and as gifts. After their immediate use had passed I would wash, fold, and tuck them away Read more…
Backyard Hunting–By Guest Contributor Sharon Cundiff My husband and I enjoyed the festivities for opening day of the Cincinnati Reds, walking through the park that parallels the river with my sister-in-law and her niece. The path wanders through and around trees, bushes and flowers, when suddenly a darting object Read more…
Hey everyone, yes, of COURSE we’re still here. I’ve just been on a recording video binge so that we can give you more of what you say you’d like. So for starters, we’ve got three new videos loaded, each one offering just a quick tip to help stretch your dollar Read more…
Ah, yes…”oven canning”…Hate is such a strong word that I don’t care to use much, but when it comes to the “oven canning” method that some choose to use to preserve their dry foods long-term, it definitely conjures up a strong opinion in me. But I’ll tone it down today Read more…
208-237-5985. That was the phone number of one of my best guy friends in Junior High School. 208-237-2845. That was the phone number of my best girlfriend in my 8th and 9th grade years of school. 614-488-1181. That was the phone number of my dad’s pool installment company, Foxx Read more…
