My husband (Jim) surprised me with tickets to the Billy Joel concert in North Carolina last fall. Not only was I looking forward to the concert, but this also allowed me the perfect opportunity to put my situational awareness skills to the ... Read More
Freeze-dried food is one of the handiest types of food to have in your pantry. Not only can it be used in everyday cooking, but because it contains no moisture, it can last for years and years when stored in a cool, dry location. In this video ... Read More
I homeschooled my kids from kindergarten through high school, and this fall my daughter, our first born, heads off to college. I guess you could say I have a bit of experience when it comes to homeschooling kids. However, I do remember what it was ... Read More
When it comes to serious coffee addictions, I think I've heard every joke there is. I don't quite fall into that category myself, but when I was given a 3-pound bag of green coffee beans and asked my coffee-addicted friends to help me out, they ... Read More
Tomato powder is hands down one of my very favorite products to have in my food storage. I love it because it's: Inexpensive -- especially when compared to things like tomato powder or tomato sauce Pure -- just 100% tomatoes ... Read More
Honestly? I didn't know what I was getting myself into when my husband and I made the decision that I would homeschool our kids. How hard could it be? After all, not only had I been a classroom teacher for several years but I had even TAUGHT ... Read More
Our survivalism story, in a nutshell Hi! I'm Sheila. For the last several years, our family, my husband Dan, our son Jesse and I, have been living what some may call the “survivalist” lifestyle. Actually, we live off-grid (so far off the grid that ... Read More
Our kitchen counter is loaded with fresh peaches, and I've been searching for the best things to do with peaches. I'm going to be needing a lot of recipes! Jams, jellies, desserts, and even a few savory dishes -- peaches go with just about ... Read More
If you need knowledge, read a book. If you want to really know something, experience is the best teacher. My advice for anyone reading this is to try living in a car or van for a week or two. There isn't anything better to wring out your survival kit ... Read More
I have honestly never been more scared than when I was on the second floor of our house with two little children when I felt the entire house move. I knew I had mere seconds to get us downstairs and under a door frame or outside. I couldn’t move fast ... Read More
