For any prepared individual or family, bulk food storage containers are going to be prized possessions especially if you are storing for use as well. Properly preparing for any uncertain future takes foresight and forward thinking. Let’s look at some things you will want to consider when looking for these containers. Continue reading “Bulk food storage containers: Quality and Quantity”
Simple Root Cellars: A short overview of the root cellar
I would like to talk about simple root cellars and the self-sufficiency found by constructing a root cellar. Generations ago, our ancestors had root cellars. Most farmers of the past had root cellars and some still do to this day. They are a way to store your fresh produce and even store your dormant growing produce to be planted next spring. It can be called the food storage of old times long forgotten. With the cost of food rising each year and the quality diminishing they are definitely becoming more invaluable. Continue reading “Simple Root Cellars: A short overview of the root cellar”
Life Straw: The most valuable water filter in the world?
I first heard about the Life Straw back in 2012 and, by the sound of it, I thought it to be one of man kinds greatest inventions.
It was described to me as a sleek but substantive straw that you could suck dirty water into making it completely drinkable.
History of Life Straw
1994 – Vestergaard begins working with The Carter Center, creating a simple mesh filter to remove guinea worms from drinking water. Continue reading “Life Straw: The most valuable water filter in the world?”
