Homemade Sports Drinks
My homemade “Gatorade” has gotten us through many hot days working in the yard. Drinking it makes a big difference in how long we are able to work. We know we need it when we can’t taste the salt. It’s…
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Physical Muscle Memory
Some time ago, I was made aware of the transcript of a FEMA podcast about preparing better for disasters. It specifically addressed some stories about the 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia. The speaker included some advice on physical preparation. He…
Road Trip Bags
It’s that time of year when families make road trips. Most families have at least one member (either adult or child) that has a problem with motion sickness. Add to that, eating the wrong thing (or too much of a…
The Self-Reliance Skill of Frugality
Several years ago, I read a newspaper article on how much the food stamp program, SNAP, was helping people unemployed or underemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am glad there was some help for them. I am glad there were…
Saving Leftover Seeds
In late 2021, when I found out a mild winter was predicted, I decided to plant some cool weather vegetables the first weekend of November. I went to my refrigerator and freezer to see what I had left over from…
“Effective and Timely Preparation”
This post was previously published in November 2020. “Effective and timely preparation precedes successful proving.” I read Elder David A. Bednar’s October 2020 Conference address to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently after having listened to it.…
Vitamin A Foods for Storage
Long-term storage foods, with only a few exceptions, do not contain either Vitamin C or Vitamin A. Vitamin C was addressed in February. Now it’s time to take a look at Vitamin A. Vitamin A• Supports eye health• Contributes to…
Regular Maintenance
Where I live in the South, it’s time for the annual maintenance check on our air conditioning units. Yearly checks have allowed our condensers to last long beyond their expected life. The last one replaced was 48 years old. We…
Vitamin C and Food Storage
Oranges were rationed in England during World War II. They were supposed to go to the children, but Vitamin C deficiencies will be manifest in all ages, so they were often given to adults, too. Vitamin C• Aids healing• Improves…