Month: February 2022

FRUSTRATING FEBRUARY

As February comes to a close, I can’t help but think of all the things that I should have done but didn’t. There have been several setbacks and health complications that added up to one big frustrating month. So, I need to recount the… Continue Reading “FRUSTRATING FEBRUARY”

CARRY YOUR OWN WATER

Mini-Hügelkultur

One of my homesteading goals this year is to expand my garden. The challenge to that goal is the expense. Since I am using tall, raised beds and vertical gardening to adapt to my inability to crawl on the ground anymore, there is extra… Continue Reading “Mini-Hügelkultur”

PREPAREDNESS BARRIERS

There are some common barriers that might keep us from taking steps toward becoming prepared.  Are you stuck on one of these? KNOWLEDGE:  “I don’t know what I need to do.”  TIME:  “I’m already too busy; I don’t have time to do one more… Continue Reading “PREPAREDNESS BARRIERS”

BE HAPPY

Swedish Death Cleaning

I’ve taken advantage of the past couple of cold, wintery weekends to begin my Swedish Death Cleaning project in the guest room. It ceased functioning as a guest room long ago and has become a junk room/storage room. Swedish Death Cleaning is a bit… Continue Reading “Swedish Death Cleaning”

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