Having recently retired after a long and satisfying career, I’m now able to look back on financial preparations I made for this new phase of life. And, on preparations I wish I’d made! What preparations did I make in the years prior to retiring? Contributed as much as financially possible to my employee retirement accounts […]
Choosing the Best Preservation Method for You
This is the time of year that many of us are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or a surplus coming through food banks. Even as an experienced food preserver, having the time to can all of the produce is not an option for me. Sometimes I have just […]
Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home
We are reminded daily that mother nature can create an emergency situation in the area where we or our family live. Each year we are faced with the prospect of tornadoes, wild fires, mudslides and floods. The best way for every individual to help during an emergency situation in a community is first prepare themselves. […]
