Category: Summer

Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms Foraging is one way to add to your food supply today without increasing the grocery bill. Mushrooms are a favorite of skilled foragers all over the world. Chicken of the woods mushrooms are among the top finds for any mushroom hunter. Although I disagree …

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MIY Rose Jam

MIY Rose Jam

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Rose Jam Especially in urban areas, you want a nice landscape. However, I really hate to spend the time and money on plants that aren’t edible. I am thrilled to learn that lovely roses now fall into that category! Find linked below the personal recipe of the actor …

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2 DIY Mini Fans – Use Separately or Combined

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 2 DIY Mini Fans – Use Separately or Combined I know it seems foolish to think about a personal fan during a SHTF scenario especially when the little battery operated ones sell so cheaply in today’s world. But after a crisis these little luxury items won’t be available. Nor …

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Family Summer Prepping Activities

Some posts may contain affiliate links Family Summer Prepping Activities School has been out  in the United States for a while. Right about now your kids are beginning to get bored and worse yet beginning to drive their parents crazy. So what to do? Teach them to prep of course! 🙂 Seriously there are a …

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Natural Bug Repellents – Infographic

Natural Bug Repellents - Infographic

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Natural Bug Repellents – Infographic         Who doesn’t hate those irritating summer bugs? But do you really want to put poison on your skin or even add it to your environment to keep them away? Not when a natural solution is available. See the infographic below …

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8 Campfire Desserts

8 Campfire Desserts

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 8 Campfire Desserts I love camping. There is just something about waking up in the morning to the fresh air and in the outdoors. Then eating a usually slightly crisp dinner just as the sun has set. (I am not the best judge of time when cooking over a …

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Grill It With The Right Wood Chips

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Grill It With The Right Wood Chips Through out this years barbeque season, I have had some of the best grilled protein that I have ever tasted and unfortunately some of the worst!  Pairing the right wood chips to the right meats makes that difference! (a great sauce doesn’t …

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MIY Country Wines

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Country Wines If you are looking for a fun “fruitful” hobby wine making could be the ticket. Your private wine collection could also serve as a positive bartering tool in a cashless society or even just your local farmers market! The featured article relays the author’s start in …

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Why Harvest Purslane

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Why Harvest Purslane I am so angry at myself for not learning this sooner! I have spent hours pulling these “weeds” out of my gardens. Now I find that they are so much more than weeds and have more nutrition then many of the traditional vegetables I worked so hard to …

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DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet

DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Thunder Shirt for Your Nervous Pet I tried this for the American Independence day celebration when my neighborhood began to sound like a firing range and it worked! Fireworks and firecrackers are still legal in many smaller cities and towns across the country. So now I purchased one in anticipation of a …

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