Quarantine Day 43 – A Dog’s Life
During quarantine, we have become like our coddled pets: well fed and lazy. But how long will the food last?
Chickens, Gardens and Bees, Oh My!
As gardening season approaches, we concentrate on chickens, bees, and appropriate fencing to protect them all
COVID hits Close to Home
The omicron variant is sending COVID cases skyrocketing across the country, including our family members, so we decide to stay close to home.
Day 13: What to Take to Quarantine
My youngest called today to tell me that she is going to quarantine with her boyfriend for the duration of their city’s COVID-19 lockdown. ...
Quarantine Day 30
The coronavirus and the stay home stay safe movement is giving us the time we need to bake and make more meals from scratch. We're not rushing through meals, ready for the next project. It a small positive in the midst of the bad news.
Prepper Diary January 8: I Decide to Buy a Suppressor
Like muscles, your rights deteriorate if not exercised, so in light of yesterday's events, I decided to do my part for freedom by buying a suppressor.
Country Living Means Driving 50 Miles to Run an Errand
Rural living can mean long drives and inconveniences, but we find it worth it. City life means crime, noise, traffic, high costs and too many people.
Quarantine Day 63: Stocking the Little Extras
I’ve said that one of the biggest lessons the coronavirus pandemic has taught me is that we need to store more junk food and...
A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again
With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.
Prepper Diary February 6: Waterproof Boots, COVID-19, and Frozen Pipes
Have you ever tried digging a hole in sandals? It doesn't work very well, which is why you need a pair of work boots. You should be stockpiling good, sturdy workboots.