Jun
24
2016
The old saying Practice Makes Perfect applies to most things in life. To be proficient at something you need to practice that skill until it is second nature. To that end I have recently become interested in the clay...
May
31
2016
Today's update is just a Quick thought. Sometimes in midst of the daily grind we forget the real reasons we do what we do. Be mindful of the people in your life and be sure to cherish and take...
May
17
2016
With all the complexities of everyday life sometimes the little things can be forgotten. Oftentimes though in an emergency situation the little things can make a big difference. One of the little items that often gets forgotten is everyday...
Apr
13
2016
Of all the warehouse stores we personally prefer to shop at CostCo. We have shopped through many membership warehouses through the years but we have found that CostCo carries more items that we use at decently affordable prices. Since...
Feb
25
2016
This weekend we actually had a semi decent day outside. At this time of the year we try to capitalize on any time we can outside to prepare our garden. Since the weather is starting to cooperate and get...
Feb
19
2016
This week we started our first seeds of the year for the garden. If you are going to be starting your own seeds this year now is the time to start.
A garden is a great way to be self...
Feb
15
2016
Tonight my Wife and I took it upon ourselves to go through our short term food buckets and see what bulk items we needed to re-order. Since we have a large family this is fairly common on the to-do...
Oct
28
2015
My wife and I recently found the Sog Bandit Sling Pack on a trip to Walmart. We have been searching for a decent smaller pack to make a bug out bag for our two youngest children. The size of...
Oct
22
2015
Recently I was reminded why I prepare for the unexpected. It wasn't the end of the world TEOTOWAKI scenario you hear about on something like Doomsday Preppers, but the more mundane and very real reasons why we need to...
Feb
21
2015
It seems that every group has a set of acronyms and terms that only they understand. When you are first getting started it can be a nightmare of learning all of the popular lingo, but here is a...
