Over the years, I have to admit, we have spent more money on gardening than we have ever reaped in an actual harvest. We don't try to be spendy, trust me, but starting a garden from the dirt up can get expensive and buying high-quality garden gear ... Read More
Last-Chance Apocalypse Shopping: Hobby Lobby
Everything is falling apart. Costco and the grocery stores are gridlocked. Gas station lines are down the block. Where can you go shopping without getting stuck in crazy lines? Hobby Lobby! Seriously. If that's the only nearby store not already ... Read More
Last-Chance Apocalypse Shopping: Harbor Freight
NOTE: What is Last-Chance Apolcalypse Shopping all about? Imagine the S has hit the fan in a big way. You're mostly prepped but you have one final chance to hit a store for some last minute shopping. What if that store is Walgreens, Sally Beauty, or ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings: June Brings Sunshine and Summer Deals
In June, we celebrate summer, Father’s, graduations, weddings and Flag Day. It marks the halfway point of the year and on the 25th, it will only be six months until Christmas! Maybe this is the month to start making a holiday gift list and begin ... Read More
Essential tools for disaster recovery
This list was submitted by Adam Grundleger. He says, "This list is by no means all-inclusive, but it's what I can remember from being through hurricanes and heavy storms." Bad weather and natural disasters never seem to take a vacation, and having ... Read More
Preparedness Essential: Dad’s Tools for Survival
Single-handedly, my husband, the Paranoid Dad, has kept our local Home Depot in business for the past decade. He owns just about every type of tool and home project supply imaginable . That collection of tools could make a huge difference in our ... Read More