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A big storm is coming? We’re probably going to lose power? Let’s have an ice cream party! There you have it. The local news has announced that another hurricane is heading towards your house, and you know it’s going to knock out power for a few days. Or maybe you’ve lost power after an emergency, […]
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When emergencies come, we sometimes find that we are not as prepared for all the needs that arise as we would like to be. While we all know the typical items to have in a home to be prepared for most emergencies, you might find that you have household items that will help you that […]
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It can be daunting to see whole lists of things to do, things to make, things to learn, and things to buy when you’re first begin to prepare your home and family. I’ll share some of my favorite finds at Dollar Tree to help you get started! Dollar stores are definitely places to be aware […]
Those little fruit flies or gnats that you get in the summer (not the ones on the outside that try to eat you)? You know those irritating little things that seem to infest your house the second they get a whiff of something that’s not perfectly ripe? The ones, that if you don’t realize it, […]
Square Foot Gardening Mistakes – our favorite method of managing a garden in a small suburban landscape. But we did make a few mistakes along the way. Learn from our mistakes before you tackle your garden! The premise is to build a gardening box (in square or rectangle), put down a barrier, build a box, fill […]
Do you have one place where you keep all of your important records/documents handy? If ever you had to make a run for it, would you have all of the important documents you needed to rebuild your life? Hopefully, it’s in a fireproof location, and in a great organized binder where you can find everything […]
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The 2017 Solar Eclipse will be an amazing thing to watch for those of us in North America. But are you one of the millions of people who will be effected by the sudden influx of people from all over the world into your tiny towns which will likely be unable to handle the increase […]
When I need to clean my home, my first reaction is not to reach for the store bought cleaner if I can make one at home that does the same job less expensively and probably without the hit to our health. Baking soda is my go-to cleaner for just about everything. Put together with the […]
Whether you are suffering through a summer of unusual heat, or just are without an air conditioner, use these handy tips to stay cool! While most of us in the United States have air conditioning, especially in the south, not every house has it. And across the world, air conditioning is a luxury in monetary […]
Settle in with some popcorn and snacks to watch a few great films to celebrate Liberty and Independence this 4th of July! While not all of these films are family-friendly, you’ll find many that are, and some that will extend your understanding of what patriotism and liberty mean! For our family, today is Independence Day. […]
Take your summer bucket list for kids up a notch – preparedness style! Learn to use everyday summer activities and develop a preparedness mindset for kids! There’s 104 days of summer vacation …. and what are you going to do to fill your kids’ buckets full of memories this summer? There is always so much […]