Monthly Archives: March 2010

Book Review: Dinner Is In The Jar

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Julie

Find out what Julie thinks about the book Dinner Is In The Jar – Quick and Easy Dinner Mixes in Mason Jars or Mylar Bags. Continue reading →

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HOW-TO: Turn Off Natural Gas

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Check out the cameo from Jodi’s husband in our new “How-To” series of helpful skills that could be important in emergency situations … because we can’t always count on our husbands being there to do it for us ;) Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening FAQ

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Some of your most asked questions about gardening are answered by Emily of mysquarefootgarden.net. Don’t miss out the info on her new eBooks now available too! Continue reading →

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WE HAVE A PLAN!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

The next installment in the Grandma Lori “Food Storage Makeover” is now posted. Check out her completed 3 month plan! Continue reading →

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Don’t be a Food Storage Fool

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Don’t be a food storage fool! Get something done this April Fool’s Day that you’ve been putting off. Continue reading →

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How to Grow Easter Grass with Wheat

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Jodi

This is such a fun activity to do with your family. I learned about it at my son’s preschool and knew that I had to post it here for you all to enjoy. Make sure to do it 2-3 weeks … Continue reading →

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Book Review: In The Trenches

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Jodi

Please note: This is part of a series of reviews we are doing on food storage, emergency preparedness, and self-reliance type books. For more reviews click here.   In The Trenches Financial Survival During Times of Hardshipby Carol Schultz-Weil    Background: … Continue reading →

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Grandma Lori’s 3 Month Food Supply Game Plan

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Julie

Welcome to our 3 month supply segment with Grandma Lori and the: Last week we posted the “Questions to Ask Yourself” when planning your 3 month supply. Julie got together with Grandma Lori and asked her those questions so they … Continue reading →

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Food Storage Classes: We’re coming to YOU!

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

Ever since we started this blog we have been asked if we would be willing to come and teach classes. In the beginning we didn’t feel qualified, and in recent times we have been so busy with families, jobs, and … Continue reading →

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Questions to Ask Yourself….3 Month Supply

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Jodi and Julie

When it comes to getting a 3 month supply of food together, we have found that a lot of people get so much anxiety over the whole thing that they don’t do it at all. We’re getting ready to help … Continue reading →

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