by Millie Copper | Jan 25, 2022 | Homesteading, Preparedness
It seems only a few weeks ago I was complaining that we’d never get snow. That has changed. We got snow. And we got cold weather! And we’re not the only ones. Christmas weekend storms blanketed parts of the West Coast. Several of my friends were without...
by Millie Copper | Jan 4, 2012 | Food Storage, frugal options
Okay, so maybe it is not a big event but I do find it quite fun that someone designated January as National Oatmeal Month. I love oatmeal so in honor of National Oatmeal Month I thought I’d share some of our favorite oatmeal recipes and uses. At less than 55...
by Millie Copper | Nov 23, 2021 | Cooking, Homesteading, Preparedness
These are some of my favorite 2021 Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals available across the world wide web. Check back for updates as I learn about more great deals. Books for your Kindle Free download! Caldwell’s Homestead: Havoc in Wyoming, Part 1 (through...
by Millie Copper | Jan 28, 2021 | Preparedness
Recently we talked about get-home bags, commonly referred to as GHB. In the past, we’ve discussed everyday carry bags (EDC) and touched on bug-out bags (BOB). These, along with food storage and supplies, are all popular prepping topics. A topic not as often...
by Millie Copper | Jan 12, 2021 | Preparedness
There was a time, not that long ago, when preppers were looked at as tinfoil hat wearers. They were often the punchline of jokes and considered hoarders or outright crazies. And then the toilet paper and cleaning supplies ran out. The shelves holding flour, sugar, and...
by Millie Copper | Sep 3, 2020 | Homesteading, Preparedness
In today’s world, with information at our fingertips and a twenty-four-hour news cycle, we can learn almost anything on a whim. But what if we couldn’t? What if you were unable to access the internet due to a cyberattack or a grid-down situation. Do you...