Hi Everyone, NOTES: * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Murrieta, California is encouraging its members to be prepared. They want us to make every effort during the upcoming year to do this so that we will NOT be caught unprepared for whatever disaster may come...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * Here is a packet of seeds like the one I mentioned last week. There are 40 different varieties of seeds. They are 100% heirloom. This means that you can save the seeds from year to year. There is a 5-year shelf life if kept in a...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * I have a variety packet of seeds that was marketed as "Storage Seeds," supposed to be good for 10 years. But, I'm afraid to rely on them. As a result, every year, I just buy an additional 8-10 packets of seeds. They are discounted at Winco,...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * If you are planning on buying and transplanting anything, here are a few tips. After you transplant, you only have about 10 minutes to water. Once the roots have been exposed to air, they need to be replanted and then watered to remove the air around...

Hi Everyone, NOTES: * I read several comments from people in Texas who went without power and supplies. One of them made a list of things they wish they had and things they were thankful that they DID have. That information is attached below. Spelling and grammar are original. *...

Hi Everyone, Being prepared means trying to plan for a variety of contingencies. Having no power is one of those possibilities. I'm sure that most Texans could NEVER have foreseen having no power in the middle of freezing weather. In Texas!!!! Now is a good time to ask, "What if...

Hi Everyone, Disclaimer: I’m NOT an expert at anything. But over the years, I’ve had a lot of experiences and tried a lot of things: canning, sourdough baking, gardening, knitting, cooking, etc. At the same time, I’m still learning about canning, sourdough baking, gardening, and a host of other things....

Hi Everyone, I hope you enjoy learning along with me as I practice being prepared. NOTES: * I want to call this the tale of two sprouts. Planted on the same day. These are tomatoes These are broccoli I wish I could say that the healthy plants are mine. But...

Regardless of the situation, the most valuable resource you possess after food, water, and shelter are the skills you can bring to bear to survive and to help others to survive.  Unlike food or water or shelter, you can’t be robbed of your learned skills.  All the tools in the...