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To finalize your 72-hour kit, TAKE STOCK of two pieces of information that should be included with your kits. If you haven’t already done so, you will want to include Emergency Contact information in your kits and also post an Evacuation Checklist. We’ve all… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 14”
Once April arrived, the “busy season” began in earnest. I’m pleased that we were able to make progress on a few projects this weekend. Oscar once again tilled the new garden section in front of where I planted the Three Sisters Garden last year.… Continue Reading “AND SO IT BEGINS”
This is the week to TAKE STOCK of our 72-hour kits. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. First responders will be over-whelmed and basic services are often unavailable. In some scenarios, you will need to evacuate… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 13”
Today was a very productive day! The Troutman contingent of the family came and helped us work on several of our projects and tasks. Emmett fertilized the trees and bushes, transferred dead leaves to the new garden bed, helped with weeding the greenhouse, and… Continue Reading “SNAKY SHENANIGANS”
When a disaster strikes, (hurricanes, tornados, and ice storms are the most common in this area) it takes time for emergency responders to locate and assist those affected. In such a situation, you and your family will need to rely on yourselves, and the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 12”
The project may be going slow but it’s going. Every weekend we get a little more done on the Chicken Tractor. The roof is on, the coop is painted inside and out, and the coop structure is attached to the tractor. The coop has… Continue Reading “CHICKEN TRACTOR – PART 3”
I admit – it’s my fault the cold weather came back to North Carolina. I had the audacity to retire the antifreeze in the chicken waterer. Several weeks after the 9 degree weather we “enjoyed” at Christmas, I saw a video showing that if… Continue Reading “SO MUCH FOR RETIREMENT”
This week it’s time to Take Stock of the Convenience Foods in our pantries. Convenience foods are prevalent in the modern family’s kitchen. As handy as they are to speed meal preparation, however, becoming reliant on them could be problematic. There are several reasons… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 11”
It’s always a big step to move from researching and analyzing to DOING but the step must be made to actually accomplish a goal. Our first DOING step of building the Chicken Tractor was to build the frame. But, as you may recall, I… Continue Reading “CHICKEN TRACTOR – PART 2”
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