Somewhere online (maybe on Pinterest), I read that you can preserve herbs in oil. It was one of those “Aha/Duh” moments because it was so simple! So, last year we attempted this trick for the first time and it worked perfectly! This year, with an abundance of basil on hand, we’ve already begun the process of harvesting, chopping, pouring and…
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As mentioned in my original How to Prep for the Unexpected post, I am determined to tighten up our emergency plans and supplies. So, in the interest of starting at the beginning and after being inspired by sites like everyday-carry and everydaycarryblog, as well as a couple of old posts by Kelly and Erik at Root Simple, I’ve decided to stick to…
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The first weekend of every August for the past 41 years, the non-profit I work for has hosted an Arts & Crafts Show on the Plaza as a major fundraiser to support the programs we implement with girls ages 5-18. It is a very busy, extremely exhausting weekend, and it is a lot of fun! In addition to all the…
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Prepper – Someone who focuses on preparedness, generally for various worst-case scenarios like peak oil or armageddon. Sometimes used to avoid the more loaded term survivalist. Some preppers focus on guns, others on sustainable agriculture. Honestly, I am not sure whether or not we might be considered Preppers. We have emergency food and a few supplies put away, but we don’t rotate…
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I think there must’ve been something in the water last winter because there are a lot of babies being born these days! In addition to our own Little One joining us in October, two of our close friends and many of our acquaintances have either recently given birth or are getting ready to! Needless to say, new babies mean new…
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Chicken love dirt baths, which is a very good thing since dust bathing is actually good for them! Not only do dust baths encourage preening and fight against parasites, they make for happy chickens (which is helpful in keeping the whole flock happy). Some people install dust bathing areas for their chickens and include dirt, soil, ashes and diatomacious earth.…
