Freezer Foods Recipes and Water Filters

Our yahoo group has been having quite a good discussion about water filters the last few days. Most have agreed that the Berkey water filters are the best. If you have been considering a purchase I suggest you check them out. As we have seen in the horrible images of the victims in Haiti people need food but they become desperate when they have no water. Be sure you are prepared. As I promise I have included...

Money Saving Wednesday…Freezer Meals

It seems so trivial to talk about saving money today as we watch the complete devastation in Haiti. I will be praying for our brothers and sisters there. A 7.0 earthquake is devastating  under any circumstance but when homes are so crudely built everything just collapses. They will literally be starting over. Please be careful as you hear in the next few days of those who are raising money for relief....

When the Lights Went out in Idaho…HAM Radio to the Rescue!!

I promised on our yahoo group that I would share a story about using HAM radio. I am a big believer and becoming more of a believer as I hear more stories of those who have been helped by an amateur radio operator. A few weeks ago we saw this in action. Our son and his wife are finishing college in Idaho and one night about 10:00pm we received a text message from our son that their power was out and had...

Our General Store…Milk…Food Prices Rise

I am very excited to welcome so many new members to our Yahoo Group. If you have not already signed up please visit to see what we are doing. I know many just glean information without ever commenting,  but please comment.  We all learn so much more when we share and ask questions. For those who have been around for awhile you have heard me comment many times on the concern I have that food prices will...

Friday Tip of the Week: Baby It’s Cold Outside

This is turning out to be one of the coldest winters in the past 50 plus years. It is cold everywhere! There are many things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones, but did you know?…… It is very important to monitor the body temperature of everyone in the family. If they are complaining of feeling cold there really could be a serious problem. The elderly and children under one year...