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Episode 369 - Frugal Friday: Skills That You Can Learn & Do For Almost Nothing
We're starting Frugal Fridays with knitting and crocheting. There are many sources for yarn, and even needles and hooks. Look for supplies in garage …
13 hours ago
Episode 368 - Texas History Thursday: Louvenia Roberts Part 2
I'm this episode, Louvenia takes her chances with the Indians and moves to Ranger camp at Menard.
1 day, 10 hours ago
Episode 367 - Aging Gracefully on the Farm
Homesteading is hard work. What happens when we get old and can't do what we used to do?
2 days, 19 hours ago
Episode 366 - Tool of the Week: Vacuum Sealer
One tool I use a lot is a vacuum sealer for food going in the freezer. It greatly increases the shelf life. Here's the one I currently use:
Nesco Vacu…
4 days, 10 hours ago
Episode 365 - A Life Well Lived
I attended a funeral for a friend's mom this weekend. She was a strong Texas woman, respected and admired by all who knew her. What will people remem…
4 days, 16 hours ago
Episode 364 - Modern Skills That Would be Handy in the Apocalypse
There is so much more knowledge now than there was in the 19th century. We can leverage modern skills to make life in a grid-down situation easier.
1 week ago
Episode 363 - Texas History Thursday: Louvenia Roberts Part 1
Louvenia shares her experiences as the wife of a Texas Ranger on the frontier in the 1870s.
1 week, 1 day ago
Episode 362 - Early Skills That Will Be Helpful in the Apocalypse
Some skills have gone by the wayside, but would be helpful in a long-term grid-down world. Here is a link to a blog with what looks like pretty good …
1 week, 2 days ago
Episode 361 - Tool of the Week: Warren Hoe
Gardening is made easier with specific tools. The warren hoe is a good example.
1 week, 3 days ago
Episode 360 - Overlapping Skills
Some skills are valuable no matter the conditions we live in. Problem-solving, navigation, and negotiation will serve you well in all situations.
2 weeks ago