Tag: Emergency Preparedness

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”

Hello Autumn, Goodbye Summer

The projects have been slowing down as Fall starts. We aren’t struggling to fit so much into our evenings and weekends. The cooler weather has been glorious. The reduction in the bug population has been wonderful. The ragweed? Not so welcome. Greenhouse: the hoops… Continue Reading “Hello Autumn, Goodbye Summer”

Self-Reliance & Technology

I have been working on one aspect or another of self-reliance and preparedness most of my adult life. The difference in what I’ve been able to accomplish the past couple of years compared to previous times (besides having Oscar here to do the heavy… Continue Reading “Self-Reliance & Technology”

Believe in Yourself

Prepare to Protect

Since 2004, National Preparedness Month is observed each September in the U.S. The intent of National Preparedness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This is a time to get focused on, to improve upon, to practice,… Continue Reading “Prepare to Protect”

A Continuing Journey

Welcome to Two Chickens Homestead! I have been blogging for a little more than ten years as My Provident Journey but it was time for a change. Throughout the past year, I have come to realize the My Provident Journey blog no longer fit… Continue Reading “A Continuing Journey”

First Pepper

Everything’s exciting when you have a garden growing. Today, while watering, I noticed my Cowhorn Pepper plant has an actual Cowhorn Pepper on it! This was an accidental purchase – I thought I was picking up a Coolapeno. I was intrigued by a pepper… Continue Reading “First Pepper”

Using Code Words for Family Safety

Recently, my daughter received a call from a man claiming to have snatched her daughter. It was one of those scam calls, complete with a crying child, that we’ve been warned about on social media and in the news. Hearing about her experience reminded… Continue Reading “Using Code Words for Family Safety”

Priorities of Preparedness

A week or so ago, I mentioned I had been wrestling with what to work on to bring my lapsed preparedness efforts up to snuff. We are in a bad patch in this country. The past several months have been filled with societal and… Continue Reading “Priorities of Preparedness”