A pilgrimage to resource efficiency 

The Blogging Pilgrim

    Old world self-sufficiency in a new world … 

So much of our lives literally revolves around the kitchen. We eat all our meals together there, sharing the day’s challenges and successes. It served as the school room and the family room for playing games. Plans for the day and the future are discussed and solidified over food and drink. The bills get paid, records are kept and taxes figured there. Seeds are spread on the table while planning the garden and jars are sorted and filled there at harvest time. Quilts and clothes get cut and sewn on that table. Neighbors and friends are always welcome to share a cup of coffee and baked goods of the day. Wonderful memories reside in the kitchen while delightful new, little people come to add their chapters.

Extra Energy is Simple

All you have to do is put some energy food into your diet to replace the lost energy source, blood sugar. Most of us are conditioned to think in terms of candy bars or some expensive energy bar but sticking to a high-protein, vitamin packed diet eliminates empty calories.

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Determining Which Generator Best Fits Your Needs

Generators are used in many different ways – as a supplement to or backup for an alternative energy system, in emergencies when power lines are down, on the ranch, construction site, campground, beach – anywhere we want to have power and land lines are not accessible.

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Why Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Are Important to Long Term Food Storage

I’ve recommended vitamins and minerals to supplement the typical American diet for years. Considering most of our food comes from corporate farms and is over processed, I just don’t feel it contains everything a healthy body requires. If we need supplements now, why would we not consider them necessary as part of a long term food plan?

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Snowed In

When you’re snowed in…the garden is under four feet of snow…the holidays are over…It’s time to quilt!!!

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Emergency Food Storage Comparisons Don’t Tell The Whole Story

Emergency Food Storage Comparisons are extremely helpful when you are shopping for emergency food but can be misleading when the term ‘year supply’ is used. All One Year Supply food packages are not created equal and it’s not just the calories or cost per serving that must be considered.

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Random Acts of Revolution

“Many people believe that revolution requires that they lead a march, stand in front of a crowd with a bullhorn, or form a militia. They feel like it’s a job for the Alex Joneses, the Adam Kokeshes, the James Wesley Rawleses, and the Bradley Mannings of the world.”
“They are wrong.” …
Daisy Luther over at The Organic Prepper,gives sound advice for rebelling without violence.

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