Hurricane Irene Lessons and Observations

Hurricane Irene Lessons and Observations

Lighting sources I need more oil and wicks for my hurricane lamps I have two lamps but one doesn’t have a chimney–need to get one I did go out and buy some little votive candle holders–didn’t have any of those   Food: I’m a little...
Canning Pickle Relish

Canning Pickle Relish

I used the recipe for pickle relish from the Ball’s Blue Book of Canning.You never can go wrong with the BBB. Below is a picture of the cukes, carrots and onions soaking. These are the dry ingredients. Pickle spices and sugar. Add the vinegar later when adding...
Sanitation Supplies

Sanitation Supplies

I know it’s not fun to think of stuff like this but you have to.  In case of just about anything, you need to consider how you’re going to prevent disease and or deal with it.  So, here are a few things to consider adding to your supplies.  If you think of...
Not My Child!!!

Not My Child!!!

It happened to me. I had heard that it could but I thought I had raised my children better than that. What am I talking about? My six-year old daughter would NOT eat the ham/bean soup I made for dinner. Can you believe that? It was so good. After a long time and much...
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI JAR MEAL

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI JAR MEAL

‘Tis the season for soups and chilis.  The weather is getting cooler and we’re just as busy as ever with the approaching holiday season.  Jar meals to the rescue! Thrive Life just announced two new seasonal products: freeze-dried sweet potatoes and...