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Old world self-sufficiency in a new world......our pilgrimage to resource efficiency
Small Quantity - DIY Long Term Storage
Posted by Pam Molloy on 5/8/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
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.
Extend Your Growing Season
Posted by Pam Molloy on 3/13/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
A super easy, inexpensive, recyclable cold frame.
The Most Important Things Your Kids Need To Know
Posted by Pam Molloy on 3/6/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
In case of an emergency...
If your children only know two things, what will they be?
Other People's Clutter
Posted by Pam Molloy on 2/21/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
Going to an auction or yard sale? One of the cheapest items there is one of the most valuable for the homesteader.
Five Ways to Save Power
Posted by Pam Molloy on 1/24/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
Things you do to save power could be the answer to, "What do we do if we don't have power?"
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/19/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
'Tis the Season,,,Get a gift they can really use while it's on sale.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/5/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
Are your plants puny and yellowing? Did you get a little carried away when you added leaves last fall? Here is the quickest, easiest and cheapest nitrogen fixer.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam on 6/28/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
This is my daughters favorite granola recipe. Try adding new things that your family will enjoy like different dried fruits, or chocolate chips for a special treat.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam on 6/21/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
Save $ now and be prepared for later by becoming familiar with another aspect of thermal mass.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam on 4/26/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
Having things like a toothbrush will keep a much needed sense of normalcy in an abnormal and stressful situation.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam on 4/12/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
Now is the time to make a list and a plan for acquiring all the things necessary for a successful harvest!
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam on 3/15/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
A treat for everyone.  Easy on the budget, great for a quick treat, and a good recipe to have in your self-sufficient/preparedness arsenal. 
Make Your Emergency Kit Yours - on a Budget
Posted by Pam Molloy on 2/28/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
If you are required to evacuate your home due to fire, flood, earthquake, tornado or some man-made circumstance do you have the basics you need to get by for three days until help comes or you can return to your home? Putting together an emergency kit doesn't have to be expensive.

 Tips on Tuesday
 Preparedness
 Hydro Electricity
 General Homesteading
 Gardening
 Dehydrating
 Current Events
 Cooking
 Canning
 Alternative Energy

 Small Quantity - DIY Long Term Storage
 4-H for Adults?
 The Simplest, Quickest, Cheapest Way to Start Food Storage
 Extend Your Growing Season
 The Most Important Things Your Kids Need To Know