In order to get back to a more consistent posting, we are bringing back the Monday Update From The Homestead. And folks, the homestead has been busy.As you all know, Rob moved in about six weeks ago. This has been a huge adjustment on everyone’s part and we are still working out the kinks. However, he is quite handy and I love that about him. He has fixed the upstairs bathroom sink, is fixing the sump pump in the basement,…
What should you do with that good-sized tax refund you get every year? You can blow it on meaningless toys or a trip somewhere. You can save it for a rainy day. However, those things won’t keep you alive though when a financial crisis or job loss happens. You need to invest your refund into your preps, mainly food storage. My tax refund is a welcome gift every year. I don’t ask for a refund and make sure I pay just enough…
The Great Depression was a time of lean years for many in the United States and all over the world. Many people learned valuable lessons on making food stretch and taking advantage of cheaper processed food that came out during this time. Many people learned to survive on less and some people went hungry. When World War II came around, many of these lessons were needed to survive the war and stretch their rationing coupons. People were encouraged to start…
Anytime is a good time to start prepping. Yesterday is always a better time, but starting now is better than waiting until the actual SHTF happens. And a lot of events are going on right now. Winter is here. The East really knows winter is here now. I had a few friends post pictures of the almost empty grocery shelves. The snow fall made getting around difficult. And despite warnings to stay home and get ready, many people were caught in…
Welcome to The Lifestack Storage Containers Giveaway! These containers are really wonderful. They stack well and give you more room for your preps. You can hold water, sugar, flour, salt, and other bulk items in these handy containers. Apartment Prepper did a wonderful review on The Lifestack Storage Containers that I want you to check out: http://apartmentprepper.com/lifestack-storage-containers-review/Are you ready to enter for a chance to win? Three lucky winners will be chosen: each winner will get a set of five LifeStack Storage containers…
Since my goals for 2015 pretty much didn’t get accomplished, I figured I needed a new game plan.What is that game plan?1. Break them down into more manageable and easier to accomplish tasks.2. Print them out. Maybe make the print out fancy or more eye catching.3. Hang my goals in several places in my home. To be fair, my focus shifted last year especially in the last three months. The biggest change to my focus is that Rob and I are…