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Sanitation Supplies
I know it's not fun to think of stuff like this but you have to. In case of just about anything, you need to consider how you're going to prevent disease and or deal with it. So, here are a few things to consider adding to your supplies. If you think of more,...
Canning Pickle Relish
I used the recipe for pickle relish from the Ball's Blue Book of Canning. You never can go wrong with the BBB. Below is a picture of the cukes, carrots and onions soaking. These are the dry ingredients. Pickle spices and sugar. Add the vinegar later when adding the...
WINTER PREPS
Why stand in line with 1000s of other people with a pending storm approaching? Everyone trying to buy the fixin's for french toast, plus a shovel. Ain't nobody got time for that! With a little thought and effort, you can be safe and warm in your home instead of in a...
4 TYPES OF “PREPPERS” AT A BASEBALL GAME
A few years ago, the area in which I live was hit with a massive storm, which contained straight-line winds. These winds did amazing damage in a very short time. Many in the area were without electricity for up to a week. Most were unprepared. People had damage to...
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI JAR MEAL
JAR MEALS ARE SIMPLE TO MAKE WITH THRIVE LIFE FREEZE-DRIED FOOD! 'Tis the season for soups and chilis. The weather is getting cooler and we're just as busy as ever with the approaching holiday season. Jar meals to the rescue! Thrive Life just announced two new...
Make Your Own Ranch Dressing
Why make it yourself? 1. It’s easy. 2. It’s healthier than what’s in a bottle. 3. You can control the ingredients. The recipe is super simple. 1 cup Mayonaise ½ cup Sour Cream ¼ cups Cream 2 TB Parsley ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp dill ½ tsp onion powder ½ salt ¼ tsp...
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is my livestock guardian dog. Her job is to keep predators from messing with my livestock. She's wonderful. She is half Great Pyrenese and 1/4 each Akbash and Anatolian Shepherd. She lives outside with the animals and barks. A lot. That's her job. We...
Inspired Preparation
I feel the need to write something quickly about keeping your efforts in prepping as a matter of prayer and allowing God to inspire you in the decisions you make. I'm not sure how many of you that stumble upon my blog believe in God, that's fine if you don't. I do....