Kontent Kiddos

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Next Year’s Garden

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I decided to write a quick post to let you know that you can store seed packets in a plastic freezer bag in the freezer for next year’s garden. The next year they still grow great.  I like to store enough seeds that I could plant a suitable garden the next year without ever going […]

Water not Wasted

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Drought is plaguing the area I live. Is there any way to help? It takes time for your running water to get hot. A few years ago a good friend of mine mentioned that she keeps a bucket close by to place under her kitchen faucet while she waits for her water to get warm. […]

Peace Amid Panic

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“Therefore…let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.”[i] Reasonably preparing for potential rough times ahead will bring a peace that lets us step back and watch the Lord’s hand […]

Mom’s Vehicle Hacks

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Moms spend a lot of time in their vehicles. Running kids from here to there. Here are a few ideas to help on the journey!

Tiny Stove Top for Emergencies

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College dorms and apartments are not emergency friendly. How would students have a warm meal, if the power were to go out? Try this..

College Soup Ideas

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There is nothing like warm soup on a cold day! I promised my college student daughter that I would make this post just for her. Here’s to many days without ramen ?.  A couple of money saving tips before we begin: 1) Chicken bouillon can be found in the Hispanic section for a lot cheaper […]

Spunky Alfredo Sauce

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This Alfredo sauce recipe uses crushed red pepper flakes to give it a kick. It is a favorite at our house. Spunky Alfredo 4 TBS margarine 4 TBS flour Place margarine in a sauce pan and melt over medium heat. Add flour to make a paste. Then add: 3 cups milk ½ TBS crushed red […]

Emergency Kit – Shoes!

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As I tried to pack men’s size 12 running shoes into our emergency kit, I thought there was no way. It was the shoes or the food…not both! The shoes fill the entire backpack! What are we to do? Here is our solution:  First, we will tell everyone that if there is an emergency they […]