Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
According to Wikipedia, Normalcy bias is a mental state people enter when facing a disaster. It causes people to underestimate both the possibility of a disaster and its possible effects. This may result in situations where people fail to adequately prepare for a disaster, and on a larger scale, the failure of governments to include […]
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It's almost time for Haven Conference 2015 ticket sales, so set your clock for Monday, February 2nd, 12 Noon EST for the launch. We are so excited to be planning another fun and informative blog conference for all of you who want to attend this year. The Haven team works hard on this conference and we are thrilled that this is our 4th year. On behalf of the Haven Team, Kristin, Beth, Chris, Sarah, and Traci, we hope to see you there!
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Look around you right now, wherever you are, and do a quick inventory of the items on hand. Now, imagine, right at this moment, a sudden crisis happened – whether it be an earthquake, a robbery, or even a terrorist attack. Read More
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While we were in New Orleans, I did find one house to photograph in Uptown New Orleans, which is close to the Garden District. My sister has an old friend who lives there, Clint, and he let us come over and see his house and take photos. From the exterior, it’s a traditional looking French Quarter type house, but inside, Clint has transformed in into a contemporary and modern space, since that is his aesthetic. Some of you may enjoy this modern touch in New Orleans, so enjoy the house. It’s really pretty and when he bought the house 30 years ago, it went through a lot of transformations. In fact, 2 renovations have been done over the 30 years that Clint has owned the house and the latest one is very modern.
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No, my food storage wasn’t directly set on fire. It was my parents’ food storage. The food never did actually burn, but the fire was close enough to cause heat-related damage. After the fire event, they gave all the food Read More
The post Fire Destroyed My Food Storage – Without Ever Touching It by Beth Buck appeared first on The Survival Mom. Be sure to check it out!
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting an old plantation near Charleston years ago and while we were in New Orleans for our long visit, my sister and I went to Vacherie, LA to check out Oak Alley Plantation, an antebellum mansion. It was such an interesting place and we enjoyed every minute of our beautiful day there. Old South sugar plantations like this that date back before the Civil War are just fascinating to see. I’ve seen movies from the Old South and this just brings it alive even more.
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
For many; the not too distant events in Ferguson are the first thoughts that come to mind when you mention the word looting. Looting in some areas is what you do apparently when there is an opportunity to steal and occasionally destroy with relative impunity. For some people, looting is appropriate after your team loses […]
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I took one of those online Facebook quizzes titled “How Organized Are You?” The results were less than flattering, but true. You are 45% organized. You separate your recycling, but it doesn’t matter, because you always forget to take it Read More
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Picture this. You’re with your kids or grand-kids in a COSTCO or Wal-Mart, when you hear gunshots and screams coming from across the store. From the terrifying sounds you know you only have a few seconds to get to safety, Read More
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SOMEONE GIFTED ME a fresh-picked cucuzzi last September, a smooth-skinned, edible apple-green gourd shaped vaguely like a baseball bat. Where [read more…]
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Back today with another fashion post and I have to say, this is so fun. I’m so happy that y’all have really responded to the fashion posts like you have. This has always been a fun topic for me, so to be able to share and talk about fashion and beauty with all of you, that’s the icing on the cake for me. Again, thank you for the enthusiasm on these posts! I have a whole closet of clothes I can mix and match as well as accessorize, so it will help me to stretch my fashion creativity too.
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While we were in New Orleans last week, my sister, niece and I did more going and doing than anytime before and it was so much fun. The 3 of us do like to shop, we all like clothes and home stuff too, so a couple of shopping outings were in order. One of our first trips of the week was driving about an hour to the North of New Orleans, to the North Shore and a cute little town called Covington. It is a sweet town with shops and restaurants and it has such a nice small town feel. It was a beautiful day and we thoroughly enjoyed our day there.
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Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.
Editors Note: This article has been generously contributed by Chris from Cookstoves.net. Imagine this scenario: It’s the dead of winter. The ground is covered in snow, the temperature is below freezing during the daylight and worse after the sun goes down. Your power goes out. You’ve got water and a decent amount of food in […]
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I love to make up my own convenience foods! I know what is in them so they are much healthier. They are simple to just grab off my shelf (instead of going to a store for a specialty can of Read More
The post Stock Your Pantry from Scratch: Enchilada Sauce by Lisa Barthuly appeared first on The Survival Mom. Be sure to check it out!
Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Welcome back to the last installment of our series on the 5 things you need to go off grid where we are discussing preparations you can make right now that could possibly save your life if you find yourself without the conveniences of the grid. As I stated in other articles, we frequently hear people […]
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As our January Skill of the Month comes to a close, I rounded up some of the best organizing pins from prepper/survival/homesteading bloggers that give tips you won’t want to miss. I’ve included a few of my own as well. Read More
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It was certainly a process of a few month’s work, but my brother-in-law, Bruce, finished up their master bath renovation and it looks fabulous! I can’t wait to share it with you all. Did you know that kitchens and master baths are right at the top of the list for spaces to renovate in a home that will add the most value? It’s true. I hear it all the time. Most folks when they are looking at a resale home really love it when it has an up to date kitchen and renovated master bath, so hopefully these master bath renovation ideas will give you some things to ponder.
So, not only will they get to enjoy the beauty and newness of their master bath, it will add value to their home too, when they sell it down the road. That’s a win-win for sure. And also the fact that Bruce did the work himself saved them a TON of money. Bruce shared with me that he spent about $8,500 on the whole bathroom project, including the new Closet Maid closet system that he bought and installed too. That’s quite a lot of bang for your buck for a brand spanking new bathroom.
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SEEDKEEPER AND FARMER Rowen White’s roots are in the Mohawk Nation on the New York-Canada border, but she has set [read more…]
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Maintaining a good handle on your finances is an important element of your overall disaster mitigation plan. While it might not seem so on the surface, give it a bit of thought. The better off you are financially, the higher Read More
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What plans have you made and put into place for your animals should an emergency of some type strike your area?
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Welcome back to this series on the 5 things you need to go off grid now, where I have been discussing the scenario of a collapse or long-term disruption of “the grid”. The term ‘the grid’, can mean different things to different people, but for the sake of this series, the grid I am referring […]
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Written by Bill Crozier on The Prepper Journal.
Editor’s Note: This article was generously contributed by Bill Crozier and discusses his preparedness journey and the assumptions of friends and family given his experience as a military veteran. Like many of us, the idea of becoming a prepper came gradually. Living in South Florida, hurricanes were always a thought no matter what we did. […]
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As you go along in your disaster readiness journey, you’ll no doubt pick up many wonderful and useful skills. You’ll also likely purchase any number of tools, gadgets, and doodads that will (hopefully) be useful in an emergency. However, above Read More
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Hailing from Charlotte, NC by way of Chicago, Liz from Designing Domesticity is another new blogger who I’ve just met recently. She and her family moved into their Charlotte house less than 2 years ago and have already done some amazing transformations on this 1980’s home. I love seeing homes stuck in another decade brought up to date with some creative changes and style and Liz has done just that in their home. She’s still working on it, but has done so much to improve this house, which has great bones, just needed some TLC. She talks about getting the house and it had been on the market for awhile, until they came along and got the score.
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Welcome back to our series on the 5 things you need to go off grid now, where we began with the premise that going “off grid” might not be something that as Preppers you elect to do for the sake of your family in hopes of greater harmony with Mother Nature. The “Grid” might simply […]
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Buying canned goods and extra bags of flour and sugar has been the easiest part of food storage for me. Dehydrating my own food seemed to belong in the same category as spinning my own wool. Yes, it can be Read More
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As I mentioned, my sister and I are down in New Orleans for over a week and we are enjoying the long visit with Lauren and her family. There is so much to see and do in the area and the last few visits have been all about baby time and we haven’t gotten out and about that much. But this, trip we are getting out sight-seeing around town. On Saturday, we headed out to City Park which is not far from where they live and it’s a really pretty park with lots of activities and open green spaces, as well as trees and water features. I can see that this is a well used park in the area for those getting outside to exercise and take the kids out to play. There are ducks in a pond and a huge kid’s play ground too. Not to mention Morning Call is there, a wonderful coffee and beignet café that stays really busy. I can’t come to New Orleans without getting beignets and this one is close to home, so we went there first.
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Our last article; the first in this series of 5 things you need to go off grid now, began with the concept of preppers looking for an ideal life of untethering ourselves from “the grid” in an effort to enjoy a more self-sufficient life. To that end, many of us only consider moving to rural […]
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Have you heard the story about a jar, rocks, and sand? It’s a great life lesson about setting priorities and is a great demonstration of getting started with decluttering. If you put the sand in, then the small rocks, then the Read More
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I'm really enjoying sharing these fashion posts with all of you and judging from the response I've gotten, you all are loving them too! So, thanks for that. I appreciate your enthusiastic comments.
One of my favorite things to wear in the winter is boots and dresses with tights/leggings. It feels so comfortable and yet sweaters and tunics can be dressed up with jewelry and scarves for extra elegance. I don’t have a lot of really dressy clothes in my closet anymore, since I’m no longer working in the Corporate world, but I still like to look stylish for every day looks.
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SOMEWHERE LIKE MEXICO might come to mind first, if the question asked is about the places that peppers originate from. [read more…]
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
Like some of you reading the Prepper Journal, I have long wanted the ‘Prepper dream’ of a large tract of mostly wooded land, complete with a large stream or river gently rolling through the property. In this imaginary paradise full of wild game and fertile soil, I would set up my modest log cabin complete […]
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AMEN. Let’s hear a chorus of it: AMEN! (Thanks, Andre Jordan, for another of your delightful doodles.) A lot of [read more…]
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Meal planning is one of those things that is difficult for some of us. I’ll admit it, for me cooking for myself is not always easy. I don’t always want to get out old recipes, make a list of ingredients and head to the grocery store to get everything. I’m in and out a lot from my home, sometimes traveling back to back trips, and don’t always cook every night. Sometimes things I buy from the grocery store go bad before I can use it all.
Anyone else?
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One of the most important items in any winter survival kit for your vehicle is water. It will stave off thirst and help you stay hydrated if you become stranded during a winter storm or blizzard. Unfortunately, water is also one of the Read More
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Written by Capt. William E. Simpson on The Prepper Journal.
This is not your uncle’s camping axe! I am not an expert with edged weapons, even though I have a trunk-load of them, including the old Buck hunting knife that my Dad gave me when I was a teenager many moons ago. So with that said, I wanted to share my latest prize, which was […]
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Stocking up on food gets expensive, and every frugal bone in my body shudders at the thought of anything going to waste. I try to store everything in the best possible conditions and watch out for these six enemies. Depending Read More
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February marks my 8th blogoversary and each year, I do a recap of my blogging year and this one is no exception. It’s fun to look back and document my online journey and this time, I thought I’d share the most important things I’ve learned about blogging over these last 8 years. This will be long, so get ready to read. After this many years blogging, I do have some things to share and keep in mind, these are my thoughts and opinions and what I’ve experienced in blogging. Eight years in blogland is ancient, in case you haven’t figured that out yet. Sure, there were many bloggers who started 10 years ago, but they are not that plentiful and the niche group that I’m in was practically in infancy back then. It’s been quite the ride and I’m still so very grateful that I have had the pleasure of traveling this road.
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SICK OF SPENDING BIG on onion and leek transplants? Master growing those edible Allium from seed, and also learn a [read more…]
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When you get right down to it, survival essentially means maintaining a safe core temperature for your body. Everything we do is geared toward that end goal. We eat food to provide calories to keep our bodies running. We hydrate Read More
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What do you need to make you more creative this year? A huge group of bloggers have come together to create an Ultimate Bundle package of DIY and crafting ideas. Sale starts on January 21st and will last for only 6 days. If you purchase the bundle, you get $1200 worth of material for $34.95. […]
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Like many preppers, I’ve long been a fan of disaster (dystopian) novels. Any book detailing the end of the world gets my attention. Lately, there have been quite a number of great disaster novels coming out of the Young Adult Read More
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
The Great Depression is almost universally thought of as the darkest time in recent US history from at least a financial standpoint. Like many of you, I know close family members who lived through the depression and their stories of the hardships, but more precisely how they made do regardless of the times, always seem […]
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Over the last two months, on two separate occasions, I had the opportunity to test my 72-hour kit. Yes, these tests were intentional… Testing a 72 Hour Kit…Why? My background is one of preparedness. In the military, we made casualty Read More
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I’LL TELL YOU MINE, if you tell me yours–and then how about we all tell eBird.org (or Project Feederwatch, or [read more…]
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Today’s Feature Friday is a traditional style home right here in my area of Atlanta, in fact not far from my own neighborhood. Robin, from All Things Heart and Home, is a super sweet blogger who loves doing home projects with her hubby, Mike. They are quite the DIY team, making improvements and adding character to their new/old house. The house is not old, old, but had enough age on it that they wanted to make some changes to fit their needs and personalities, so lots of projects have been happening since they moved in almost 2 years ago.
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Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.
Editors Note: The following guest article has been generously contributed by reader Sideliner 1950 and discusses preparations many of us neglect. Disasters don’t only happen when we are expecting them, so to leave preparedness practices behind when you are traveling or on vacation could end up being a huge mistake. Sideliner’s article describes how one […]
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Modern Americans probably have more food choices than any other group in the history of the planet Earth. I was told about a Japanese student who went to an American grocery store for cereal. Seeing the selection in the aisle Read More
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Once Christmas is over, there can be a sense of let-down and a bit of melancholy and I have to admit, I felt it this year. It’s the slowing down after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. You look forward to a new year, look back on the old one, and the weather is cold and dreary (we’ve had some dreary days so far this winter).
Can you relate?
This time of year can be exciting, yet a bit of a downer too after all the excitement of the holidays are fading away. Taking down the Christmas decorations is a little bittersweet too, as we got used to those twinkling lights in the house for a good month or so and now, things are not quite so shiny and bright anymore.
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Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.
Evaluating survival readiness takes more than just 13 questions. However these thirteen skills to learn in the areas of food, water, shelter, protection and communication will form a solid foundation of preparation and readiness. 1. Finding Food: The ability to locate wild game is essential for survival. This includes understanding habitats, wind direction and animal […]
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
I was casually strolling around the internet today as most of us do at some point in time, looking for article ideas for the Prepper Journal. I do this whenever I don’t have something pushing into my thoughts as readily as I hope and it happens occasionally when writer’s block hits me. I was lucky […]
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Another of the little projects that I’ve wanted to get done has been adding a solid piece of granite to my little island in the kitchen. I love this hand-made piece (made by an ex) that I have hauled around with me from my first house to this one. It’s one of those pieces that I’ll always find a place for. It’s only 2x3’ in size, but it’s such a cute and versatile piece and I’m glad I had room to add it in my current kitchen, even though it won’t fit in the middle of the room without being in the way. I do have things stored underneath and it’s a nice surface to place things that are going in and out of the fridge. It’s a little workhorse in my kitchen and besides, it’s so darn cute and great for my Christmas decorating!
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There is a whole category of plants that can increase the human body’s ability to adapt and respond positively to stress. These botanicals are called adaptogens, and deserve a place in herbal preparedness plans and gardens for their ability to Read More
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Peanut butter is packed with nutrients. It has an incredibly long shelf life, even when opened. Peanut butter is a great addition to any bug out bag or emergency kit. Peanut butter is a necessary ingredient in many recipes, both Read More
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Written by Matt Sevald on The Prepper Journal.
Editors Note: The following guest article has been generously contributed by Matt Sevald. Recently, Pat Henry wrote more thought-provoking articles concerning the motivations of preppers wishing for an aptly named “reset” event. He rightly addressed their desire for no one to be harmed as well as their desire to (re)discover more meaning in their lives, […]
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I ran an informal online survey about concealed carry of firearms to gather information for this article. I asked about favorite holstering positions, pros and cons for each position, how often the person carried concealed, and more. After reading the Read More
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I’ve been going to Atlanta’s AmericasMart for several years now. I think the first time I went was when my Aunt Mary in Florida had a women’s and men’s clothing store and she came up here to shop for the store. That was probably 20 years ago at least. Attending their big show in January and July is always fun and exciting and even though I wasn’t planning to go this month, I went at the last minute. My friend, Debbie, who runs Miss Lucy’s Monograms asked me to go with her, so I tagged along. I love to go, but don’t like to go alone and it’s fun to go with a friend. She did her thing and I did mine and we made a day of it.
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Written by Richard Bryant on The Prepper Journal.
Editor’s Note: This article was generously donated by frequent contributor, Rich Bryant. Rich discusses security topics that could need to be employed by preppers in a TEOTWAWKI scenario if controlling access to your location is warranted for security and safety in a world where the traditional authorities are no longer able. This article compliments our […]
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You want to do the 52 Week Savings Plan. You’ve printed out the chart, posted it somewhere you can’t help seeing it every day, and have a jar ready to hold your money (including a picture of your goal on Read More
The post 10 Ways to Make the 52 Week Savings Plan Work for You by Liz Long appeared first on The Survival Mom. Be sure to check it out!
I’M RETHINKING MY VEGETABLE GARDEN, I realized while sitting down with a friend for what was meant to be the [read more…]
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Let's talk decorating today!
One thing I’ve really enjoyed is seeing black and white used with much success around blogland. It’s fun to infuse a space with a little black and white and I’ve done some of that at my house. Black and white adds such a fresh energy to a space. Take a look at these photos and you’ll see what I mean. I don’t recommend living entirely with black and white, but adding a jolt of it is very fun and fresh.
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IF THERESA PODOLL of Prairie Road Organic Seed has her way with your vegetable-garden plan, it will include room for [read more…]
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A very long time ago, I used to be able to go grocery shopping without a list. I could think of meals for my husband and I while I was at the store and gather the ingredients. Of course, this Read More
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
The plan seems simple doesn’t it? All you need for the best chance of survival for your family is a well-stocked bug out bag, a keen attention to your surroundings and careful monitoring of what is happening in the news. With these two bases covered you will be a very informed prepper and will be […]
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As the Survival Mom, I’m all about looking ahead to the future, considering its uncertainties, and then doing my best to be prepared, but when I see some of the dumb things people are doing to prepare, I have to Read More
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At this time of posting, all these ebooks were free. If you see something you like, move quickly to get it downloaded. Some books are always free, some are free for only a limited time. If you do not have Read More
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I love seeing all kinds of styles of homes and décor out there in blogland and today’s feature is a humble 1950’s ranch home, Cape 27. But, don’t let that fool you. Jessica and her hubby have taken this plain non-descript rancher and turned it into a beauty. They have been renovating their house in Cincinnati, OH since early 2012, almost around the same time I got my house and they have made some great progress in this home. Their style is modern Craftsman and with all their DIY tips and tricks, they have really made this house shine. They are quite the team, Jessica and Ricky and after moving in the house, they have had 2 more children, bringing their total to 2 girls and one boy.
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
The news this week of the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 12 people left me with a few different emotions and thoughts. On one hand I felt a sense of loss for the families and victims who appear to have been murdered over what was essentially a joke. On the other, I was silently […]
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When I talk about “taking the plunge,” I do not mean in an abstract, sitting-around-the-table-after-dinner, philosophical way. I’m talking about, “let us identify the absolute scariest thing you can think of and then do it.” In real life, like going Read More
The post Taking the Plunge: Going From 1 Income, To No Income. On Purpose! by Beth Buck appeared first on The Survival Mom. Be sure to check it out!
Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
“Let it all burn to the ground! I’ll be up in the hills with my survival group, two years’ worth of food and a ton of supplies. You can stay here and die. In fact, I hope you all die so I can walk back down here when you are dead and take all of […]
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We are cooking up some soups around our house these days, with the winter weather settling in. Wintertime just calls for soup, doesn’t it? There’s nothing better to warm the bones than hearty soup. My roommate, Rhonda, found this one online recently and tried it out. It made a big ole’ pot of chicken soup and we’ve been eating on it for a few days. Delicious, hearty, and tasty, this is a good one and it’s Paleo too, for those who don’t eat grains. This one doesn’t have tortillas, but of course, you can add them on the side if you want. I did!
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Every year more stuff seems to accumulate. The closets, drawers, and cubbies become cluttered. Things are not as organized as they once were, and spaces just feel overwhelmed with stuff. Deciding what to keep and what to reduce is difficult. Read More
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Written by Michael Martin on The Prepper Journal.
Editors Note: The following article was generously donated by Michael Martin and covers a polarizing subject for some of our readers. There are two sides to zombies when it comes to how the threat posed by the undead is seen in the Prepper community. There are some who believe zombies are no more real than […]
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Shaping up in the new year? Shape up your budget, too! End the year with more cash on hand using some or all of these budget tips! Set a goal Just like your physical shape-up, you should begin with a Read More
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I’m back with a couple more outfits to share with you, showing my black flat boots and the new booties that I got recently. Booties have been really popular for the last couple of years, but I’ve just decided to get on that bandwagon and this year, I added a couple of pairs to my wardrobe and I’m really enjoying them. These are great with ankle length pants or jeans and they can also be worn with bootcut pants too. Most of the younger girls are wearing them with no socks (or hidden socks), but I think they can work with tights too. With my black booties and black pants, I did wear tights with them for a long lean look and solid black always works.
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Written by Roger Gallager on The Prepper Journal.
Editor’s Note: This article has been generously donated by Roger Gallager and discusses one of the most important preparedness items to tackle; food storage. Having a supply of foods for your family to eat when acquiring more might not be possible is one of the first items preppers need to consider when forming their own […]
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EVER WONDER WHY BLUE JAYS are so loud? This insight might explain it: “They’re related to crows,” I said on [read more…]
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More than seven years ago, my husband and I realized that the downturn of our nation’s economy was beyond the normal up and down that we’ve been used to. When we saw hard-working people lose jobs and homes, we realized it Read More
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One of the best things we can do as homeowners with older houses is to update the windows. The newer vinyl windows with double insulated panes are so much more energy efficient than the older wooden single pane glass windows were. I was very lucky when I moved in this house that the windows had already been updated along the way and weren’t too old. They weren’t all trimmed out properly and we had to finish that, but I’m so happy that I had good insulated windows in this house.
And after moving in and living here for 2 years, one of the things I’ve really wanted to do is add extra windows to my den room to bring in lots more light. It’s only got one small double window in there now and can be very dark without any lights on. Adding those extra windows will make such a difference in my house and the natural light that will be brought in now.
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
For many of us it is back to work or school today. No more days of sleeping in and staying up too late for me. It’s funny how easily I can ignore the dawn when I don’t really have to get out of bed but the alarm clock and a return to normality this morning […]
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Before we know it, the season of colds and sniffles and coughs will be upon us. One of my readers shared with me these three recipes, and I wanted to pass them along to you before you’re faced with a Read More
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SURPRISE: You’re already doing some basic seed breeding right in your own backyard, simply by selecting the strongest seedlings that [read more…]
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One of the things I decided on when I was renovating my house was to paint all my interior doors dark. Dark chocolate brown to be exact. I had seen the trend of black doors out there for awhile now and I think it’s a great accent and feature in a house. Now, I do think that to do this successfully, it helps to have a lighter color palette in a house and it makes more sense with neutrals, with the dark brown or black adding a grounding factor to the doors. I have all Pure White trim and kept the door trim in white as well, but the impact of the dark brown doors really make a statement in my house, since I don’t have a lot of architectural interest in here except what my dad and I added during renovation.
So, today I’m going to talk about that and how it adds a lot of interest to a house and do an update on my dark brown doors. I haven’t really showed them since the house was finished, so here you go.
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We must, all of us, be honest. How many of you really enjoy drinking reconstituted powdered milk? Not me! On the occasions when I have had to drink it, it was with the deepest loathing. It has that stale “powdered Read More
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THE ANSWER IS NO: No, you probably shouldn’t start all your vegetable seed now, unless it’s for a cool-season crop [read more…]
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A few years ago on this blog, I started a Skill of the Month Club that focused on a new skill to learn each month. I posted an article or two about that skill and encouraged readers to try something Read More
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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.
One of the many questions we seem to encounter on the Prepper Journal from people new to prepping centers on tips for how to deal with our detractors. You all have at least one of them in your life; those people who for one reason or another think your idea of prepping is stupid. Either […]
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Just because you live in a small apartment or home doesn’t mean that you can’t join the wonderful world of prepping. There are many ways to have a garden, store food, and enjoy your living space – without looking (or Read More
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‘ORDER ANGELICA SEEDLINGS. Remove Lamiastrum. Continue Heuchera villosa along front border.” That’s how the shreds of what will become garden [read more…]
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In honor of Patrice Lewis’s book, The Simplicity Primer, I offer an alternative: my “primer” to over-complicating your life. I have tried all these strategies and can vouch for their success. 1. Insist on a, “nice big spread” of food Read More
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I’m back today with a brand new Feature Friday with Mallory who blogs at Charming in Charlotte and you might be able to figure out that Mallory and family live in Charlotte, NC. Mallory has been blogging for a couple of years and shares lots of life and style inspiration at her pretty blog. She’s a stylish mom of a cute little one and has managed to decorate her house in Charlotte in a short time period, making it a beautiful space to live. I think you’ll enjoy her fresh and modern approach to design.
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Written by Matt Sevald on The Prepper Journal.
Editors Note: The following guest article has been generously contributed by Matt Sevald. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the readers at The Prepper Journal. I trust you and yours are well and progressing each day. The holidays have blessed our house with good food, too many toys, and a welcome respite for […]
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Written by Richard Earl Broome on The Prepper Journal.
This article was generously donated by Richard Earl Broome. “Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.” – Theodore Roosevelt As I sit and reflect on this cold and snowy morning in Montana, I cannot help but feel a sense of disquiet. One of the things I now do in […]
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It’s a New Year and time for all sorts of resolutions. If you have on your list to be more prepared and to save money, we have some suggestions for you. But first, commit to the 52 Weeks Savings Plan Read More
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Once again, I’m back with another blogger friend book. My friend, Wendy Hyde, of The Shabby Nest, has written a fun and inspiring decorating book, Decorating for Real Life. It shows real life homes and gives ideas on how to make your home better with a few changes.
With practical real-life ideas for decorating, you are sure to be inspired in your own home. From space planning, color planning, to decor style, she covers the bases for a beautiful home.
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