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Reid's Yellow Dent and black-eyed peas

Knowing how to get flour from grain is useful. Knowing to stay in the spirit is the best preparation for these times.

Saving money by switching from paper to cloth

Bread store clerk says that they are having trouble getting bread in. Flour still available in my area but a little thin on the shelves. The only rye flour on the shelf was organic stone ground and 17 dollars for 5 lb. You can get rye ordered online for less than that. Buying grain and your own mill is a good idea for a long term back up plan.

Fixes for squash bugs, flea beetles, excessive heat and soil evaporation, Japanese beetles and (hopefully) racoons. The garden has been full of challenges this year!

It's so easy to get caught up in all of the busy-ness of preparing for what lies ahead. It is good to know our ultimate purpose. We are here for a reason. Why are you here?

Recipe A good dinner for a day when you are canning green beans, since there are usually some let over that won't make enough for a canner load. Ingredients Potatoes. Traditionally, the small red new potatoes are used (unpeeled) but you can use any kind. I peeled some russets. Carrots 1-2, peeled and cut Fresh Green beans around 3 cups 1 Onion chopped 3 slices of raw bacon, chopped salt and pepper spoon of sugar (optional--children will love this dish with a bit of sugar) Put all in a pressure cooker and cook a few minutes after the weight starts rocking. Serve with corn bread and sliced tomatoes

Corn and Peas grow well together

The old ways are best. Forget the K cups and Mr Coffees. This video will show how to make a good cup of coffee on the cheap.

A storm caused a power outage but did nothing to immediately cool down the heat wave in Kentucky. A cold front brought relief 2 days later Now, a second heat wave is approaching. Battery powered fans and rechargeable batteries are good to have at the ready. At minimum, a small personal fan for each person is needed. Also consider a larger fan like the BHG dual power portable fan which uses 6 D batteries or standard house current. It has 9 inch blades and was 18.84 at Walmart

It's not too late to plant.

Paper piecing is not as hard as it might seem.

Shortages of cooking oil and flour? Lard is good for cooking and the secret to a flaky pie crust.

Rainy Day Cooking. Ravioli are cheap to make. You can make them ahead, freeze them and use for a quick dinner. Boil them in salted water, drain and serve with your favorite sauce

Naomi Wolf prediction. Peace of mind in preparing. Buying in bulk now as a hedge against inflation. Preserving dry food stuffs. Cooperative prepping. Resistance.

Grandmothers, we have power. I could not locate a gramma bear group to join, maybe there is one that is not turning up in an internet search? Let me know! Childrens Health Defense have a heart campaign to stop approval of vaccination of babies. Kentucky HB 28. To make it illegal to ask a person's vax status is stuck in committee of committees. March 5th Rally in California Get involved, gramma bears!

Preparing for shortages. Some garden vegetables to try. Sources for seed.

A firsthand account of Defeat the Mandates rally in DC. Why I went, what it was like and the good things that happen when you stand up. Shout out to the Canadian Trucker Convoy. God speed, all. We are winning! Link to video https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/dan-cohen-video-defeat-the-mandates/?itm_term=home

The spinning wheel as a symbol of resistance. Importance of making things at home.

Venison is an excellent source of protein, zinc and b vitamins. It is a good source of iron. To can venison, you will need: Tomato juice Venison Salt Pint jars and lids Pressure Canner Pressure can at 10 lbs pressure for 75 minutes