Oh my, do we really have to talk about this? Can’t I just store a year’s supply of toilet paper and never think about such things? Yes. But what happens when your one year supply only lasts six months because eating wheat and beans caused more intestinal problems than you anticipated? Every wise plan includes […]
Avoiding and Fixing Stored Sugar Issues
I was the unlucky recipient of a bag of sugar from the very bottom of a pallet that must have been exposed to moisture of some sort. 90% of the sugar inside was fine but along the very bottom of the bag were areas where the sugar had crystallized into huge, rock-hard clumps. I inspected […]
Sew Your Own Hankies (Washable Kleenex)
I am not much of a sewing person – straight lines are about all I can handle. Which is good, because that’s all this project requires! Making your own washable hankies is a simple project that doesn’t take much time or money and they are sooooo soft on your nose! Plus they never rip so […]
The Wonder Oven: Works Like a Powerless Crock-Pot
What is a Wonder Oven (AKA Wonder Box)? My neighbor loved my new bean bag, but when I told her it actually cooked food she thought I was crazy. This little cushion does more than just look pretty, it keeps Hot things Hot, or it can keep Cold things Cold. Basically, you get your food boiling for […]
Self-Reliance is Eco Friendly
The March 2013 Ensign featured an article on Self-Reliance that opened my eyes to how important that principle is – both temporally and spiritually. Lately I have been trying to improve how “green” my household is by eating fresher foods (which don’t come in plastic packaging) and opting for reusable items instead of disposable wherever […]
72 Hour Survival Kit for Under $11
Hi everyone! I’m visiting from my neck of the woods, Lyssa-Beth.com! I’m giving you the easy low-down on preparing and having a 72-hour survival kit! Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing, and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of […]
Gun Control: End the Violence!
(DISCLAIMER: I LOVE my God & my Guns, just in case you don’t catch my sarcasm or watch the videos ;) I can no longer hold my silence, the violence has got to STOP! It frankly comes down to people having guns, and the solution is we need to get rid of them and create more Gun-Free Zones! […]
Living Through Sandy: Tips from a Survivor
These tips were too good not to re-post! Not sure who to give the credit for them, but he did a great job! There is a lot of truth in them! TIPS from a Survivor: 1. The excitement and coolness wears off around day 3 2. You are never really prepared to go weeks without power, […]
Mind Your Own Beeswax: Long-Burn Emergency Candles
My mom used to tell me to “mind my own beeswax” and when it comes to planning for emergencies, you’re gonna wish you had paid attention to your own beeswax and gotten prepared! I was in Houston for Hurricane Ike and lived without power for 12 days, depleting just about every flashlight, battery and candle […]
System-Reliant Disappointment: Who Are You Depending On to Save You?
Who are you relying on in case of an emergency? This is a great article to get you thinking: System-Reliant Disappointment FEMA and other programs are wonderful, but I feel this article summed it up best – We can support best as communities and individual families vs. relying upon systems alone. Becoming more self and […]