November 12, 2014

I ran out of milk over the weekend and needed some to make cornbread. I live out in the country and didn't want to drive somewhere to get some milk so I got my powdered milk out of my survival pantry. I couldn't stir it fast enough to get the clumps out of it so I put enough for 1 quart of milk in my blender. I blended it for 30 seconds and got a spoon and mixed the fat that rose to the top. I put it on for another 30 seconds and it was perfect. I made a delicious pan of cornbread with my powdered milk. I had some left and I just finished up a glass full. It was great. I am going to be weighing in the price comparison of buying milk at the store or buying the powdered kind in the #10 can. Augason Farms products are awesome.

Ruby

Mick Dodge

Do you think you could live out in the woods, isolated like Mick Dodge? I don't think I could unless I had a big cabin stocked and all the comforts of home.

http://exotichikes.com/the-truth-about-the-legend-of-mick-dodge-hoh-rainforest-wildman/

November 10, 2014 (Veterans Day)

Thank you all veterans and servicemen and servicewomen for protecting out country.

God bless,

Ruby

November 1, 2014

The temps are finally getting in the 30's. It was cold last night and going to be colder tonight. My pilot light isn't lite yet but I will get it figured out soon. 

Didn't have but 3 trick or treaters last night.  I will still continue to buy candy for the kids.  I am all about the kids.

Ruby 

October 16, 2014

I live a very frugal life. I shop wisely and use coupons, cook most of my meals at home, store water, use candles for lights most of the time, and make my own carbonated drinks. I have two older vehicles that are paid for that I keep running. All my furniture doesn't match and it was either given to me or I bought it used. I rent a decent home in a small town and I just got cable after being without tv for a year. I don't have any complaints and I am very happy. I don't understand how people can live now days if they have bills. There is no way I could buy a home, new car, and have nice matching furniture with what I make. I work a full time job, babysit on the side, and work from home. I work like that because I have too.

What ticks me off more than anything is seeing lazy people sitting under a tree drinking beer when they should be working. Lazy people in Mississippi!!!

What do you do extra to prepare?

October 29, 2014

I watched a show on TLC called Home Sweet Bus last night. It's about a family of 17 that live full time in a 45 foot touring bus. (They are a family of Christian musicians from Mississippi) One of my goals is to buy a bus or camper and actually live in it. I changed my mind about one last year because of the problem I have with my cats & dogs. Don't think I could handle it with 17 people. I would go crazy. Ha

I am going to start cooking some crockpot meals this fall and start freezing what I don't eat. I can carry one of the packages to work for a great lunch. I don't have a lot of time to do it during the week but I can do it on the weekends. I can even cook some meals while I am at work. I love to can but don't have a lot of time. I will do some canning in the spring and summer. 

Ruby

Preppers Questions

What do you have planned for some form of entertainment if you and your family have to leave your home for a few weeks? I have some playing cards, card games, a ball for tossing, hardback books, magazines, and crossword puzzles. You have to keep busy and so does your family so you won't go nuts. 

What kind or vegetables can you still grow in the fall in your part of the country?