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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.

The Importance of Long-Term Food Storage: Beyond the Apocalypse

When we hear about long-term food storage, images of doomsday preppers and survivalists often come to mind. However, having a well-stocked pantry goes beyond preparing for the apocalypse. It can be a practical and sensible approach to cope with unexpected events such as economic downturns, inflation, job loss, or even a pandemic. Here are some reasons why long-term food storage is a wise investment for anyone, not just the preppers.

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Pinecone Wreath

Spruce up this Christmas by making your very own homemade pinecone wreath. It is a great way to put to use some of those nagging pinecones that litter the lawn in fall. A wonderful fun and easy activity to do with the family and the results are a beautiful Christmas wreath. In addition to being able to say you made it yourself it is extremely inexpensive.

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Invest in Futures [cartoon]

My advice is to hedge your risky investments in the stock market, without leveraged instruments, in a diverse portfolio of commodities that you take possession of immediately for use in the future just in case unforeseen derivatives threaten volatile markets.

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Seeing Beyond Three Meals a Day

There is so much said about nutrition, the necessity of eating right for good mental and body functions. Most of us know we should be eating more fruits and vegetables. Most of us know we should choose different snacks. Do we depend too much on the school cafeteria for proper nutrition for our children?
How in the world did they insure proper nutrition during the Great Depression?

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Emergency Canning Jars

You’ve just filled a dozen jars with your beautiful apricot preserves. You have still have a quart of the glowing gooey golden goodness but no jars to put it in. What do you do?

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Small Quantity – DIY Long Term Storage

Perhaps you are storing some items from the grocery store or you have opened a professionally packed #10 can and would like to repackage part of the contents to last longer than a year, here’s how.

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