Be prepared

"Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Improvements always make those at the top of the heap look inept." (Frank Herbert)

When natural disasters strike, an emergency preparedness kit or prepacked bag is crucial to keep your family safe. Here's what a kit should have.

There are lots of homeschooling methods available, and it can be hard to choose! These simple descriptions may help you narrow down your options and choose the one that's right for your family.

Ever wondered what living without electricity, running water or a flush toilet might be like? We made it work while building our homestead!

We lost power for seven days. On the sixth day, our electricity was restored, but we were hit with another Nor'easter, leaving us without power once again. I am happy to report on the eighth day, all has returned to normal! Living by the constant roar of fire and flickering candlelight and allowing ourselves to disconnect while internet and electricity were not plentiful was romantic, but it was also a drag. Without power, all creature comforts are gone: Heat/AC, running water, flushable to

72 Hour Checklist It is finally finished! The list for what you will need for your 72 Hour Emergency Go Bags/Tornado Bags/ or Emergency Kits is below. The whole idea behind this is to have a backpack for each person in your family. Store a Go Bag under each person's bed, or hang them in the garag