(Image © SuburbanHomesteader.com) Prepping is a practical skill that can benefit any household. Even if you don't think the poop will ever hit the fan, our families don't have to suffer so much (if at all) when the next natural disaster hits or if a political/economic ...
It's sad but true: in an emergency, pets are often left behind because there simply wasn't enough time to grab them and their stuff. Images from the aftermath of disasters like Hurricane Katrina illustrate how lost they are, how sad and grief stricken their human family members are, and the dangers that first responders face when trying to rescue them.It doesn't have to be that way.Both the Humane Society of the United ...
Ants. Ants everywhere! You don't want to wait until you have an infestation that feels like the scarab attack scene from The Mummy but you aren't ready to call in a pest control specialist yet either.So, What Do You Do?The fastest and easiest thing to do is mix about a 1:8 mixture of Dawn and water in a clean spray bottle. Then simply spray down any area you see ants! Counters, cupboards, the corner of the window where ...
Water is one of the most essential - if not THE essential - item to stock up on in case of an emergency. It's usually one of the first things to sell out at stores but also one of the hardest to know how and how much to store.Food Storage and Survival has a great post titled "FEMA Basic Water Storage Guidelines (With Commentary)" that can help get us all started on the path to adequate water storage.Check out FEMA's ...
Wheat germ is an easy way to boost the nutritional properties of the food we eat and I've been sneaking it into everything I can lately! [su_quote cite="Wikipedia: Cereal germ" url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereal_germ"]Wheat germ or wheatgerm is a concentrated source of several essential nutrients including Vitamin E, folate (folic acid), phosphorus, thiamin, zinc, and magnesium, as well as essential fatty acids ...
Is your faith being tested? Are you struggling with a negative self-image? Do you feel like you are stuck in a cycle of negative events and wonder "where is my God"?You aren't alone! At some point, we all go through seasons of doubt and struggle to understand and accept why bad ...
Choosing to be your best self isn't just about how you look. It is about your mindset, self-care, and your wellness. We all know appearance isn't everything (or at least, it shouldn't be) but it does impact how you present yourself and interact with others.What do you think? Leave ...
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