As I worked through all the information in last month’s Every Needful Thing, I realized that there was way more than one month’s time and effort needed to digest all the information available at the linked sites. In addition, I received emails from readers that...
If you have to leave your home, knowing that you will be in “camp-out” conditions, what items would you want to take with you to be able to cook? This kit could be optional or out of the question, depending on the emergency situation, but consider assembling these...
Storing wheat grains and wondering what to do with them? Wheat Berry Salads will change the way you think about stored grain forever. Wheat Berry Salad with Melon & Feta* Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Salad Ingredients 3 Tbs extra...
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Common Name: Turmeric Family: Zingiberaceae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Haridra, Aushadhi, Gouri, and Kanchani Parts Used: Rhizomes and tuber Native Region: Southern Asia Geographic Distribution: China, Bengal & Java, can be grown in pots...
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas last week resulting in record rains and devastating floods across a large portion of eastern Texas. 50 counties have reported flooding, over 30,000 people are reported in shelters, 300,000 people were left without electricity...
This year’s National Preparedness Month’s (NPM) focus is on planning for disasters. The theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” All of us can and should take action to prepare. Training courses help us to help the first responders by knowing what to do when...
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse. Our moon will pass directly between the sun and earth, completely...
People who prepare are actually better off than those who don’t prepare. Here are 23 reasons why: Self-Defense: It’s no surprise that preppers are ready to keep their families safe. Having self-protection skills are a plus. Leadership: Every crisis needs a leader....
Botanical Name: Origanum marjorana Common Name: Marjoram, lovage Family: Labiatae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Marwa Parts Used: Leaves & flowers Native Region: Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Turkey, Asia Geographic Distribution: It is grown widely in Europe, USA,...
