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Old world self-sufficiency in a new world......our pilgrimage to resource efficiency

Education - Plan B

Posted by Pam Molloy on 5/29/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
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Emergency Canning Jars

Posted by Pam Molloy on 5/15/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
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 y

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 longe

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...
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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 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 i

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,

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