Never Leave Home Without It (My EDC)
There are certain things I remember about my Grandpa Dick. He always wore a grey button shirt with a pocket and a pocketed t-shirt underneath. He wore black working boots, slip-on cowboy style, that went to the middle of his calf. Grandpa Dick was a blue collar...
Why Preparedness Matters & Why You Should Start Today
Until recently, chances were if the words prepper or preparedness came up in conversation or the media, it was to mock or paint a less than flattering picture. Then, just like that, the pandemic happened. Toilet paper, cleansers, canned food, flour, yeast, and a whole...
10 Simple Ways to Purify Water
Safe drinking water is essential for survival. We’ve all heard you can go three days without water. While this may be true, after a full day without water, you’ll start to have difficulties. You’ll feel thirsty and sluggish. Followed by extreme...
19 Cold Weather Tips – Stay Warm in Any Situation
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...Whoo-Hoo! January is National Oatmeal Month
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...
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I'm Millie, and I share tips, tricks, and info on real food cooking, homesteading, and preparedness.
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