Category Archives: Clothing

Don’t Forget About the Babies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

While I am on the subject of childbirth, I decided to rerun an article my daughter Jen wrote a couple of years ago.  As she mentions in the article she has five children and always has the necessary supplies on …

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Save Money by Using Leftovers

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

One thing about being a prepper is to utilize everything that is available.  Using leftover saves money, you can then use for other purposes.

We just recently had a family birthday dinner for two family members and I always try …

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The Wonderful Wonder Oven/box

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

My wife has been using a Wonder Oven or box for quite a few years with great success.  She uses them for cooking and transporting foods.  When we go on a camping trip or picnic she will bring something to …

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Emergency Shoe or Boot Repair

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Now I know almost nothing about shoe or boot repair, it is a skill I should learn more about. However I do know a couple of things that might help you in an emergency.

If you damage your shoes while …

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Sewing and Repairing shirts

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

My in-laws had a mishap at their house last week, which resulted in us cleaning out their attic room.  My mother-in-law saves everything and the attic looked like a thrift shop leftovers party.  She was reminiscing about the old days …

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How to Cook With Wheat Berries

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

The most common wheat used and sold is Hard Red Wheat and White Wheat.  Hard Red spring wheat has strong gluten and generally used for standard bread flour.  Wheat is used in cakes, pasties, cookies, crackers and breakfast foods. So …

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Wool Still Works

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

Another guest post by C.E Harris

Recently I relocated the buttons on my Filson double-cruiser and Mackinaw vest to give more room to fasten around my aging middle. When I bought these back in 1972, I was told by the …

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Hats, What Kind do You Wear?

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

In today’s sociality when the weather is to hot or to cold or any other adverse condition most of us run from our air conditioned house to our air conditioned car and simply avoid the bad conditions.  But what happens …

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Squirreling Away Food for Winter

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

You need to preserve the summer harvest.

Hi everyone, I hope you’re enjoying your summer and the heat. I am not a fan of the heat so I have been inside making my own steam.  With my new 30 qt …

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Finding Military Surplus in Garage Sales and Junk Shops

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

Being retired I have time to hit all the local garage sales, junk shops etc.  Just recently, I found three Swiss Army twenty-inch long pickaxes with their leather covers.  These are a very handy little pickaxe, while they are a …

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