Daily Prep

Marjory Wildcraft, founder of <a href=”https://thegrownetwork.com/”>The Grow Network</a> and author of <a href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MT1XTUQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=peakprosp-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00MT1XTUQ&amp;linkId=6618046a33d482d41f431a3dc718cd0f”>Grow Your Own Groceries</a>, explains how we can contribute to the local food production movement by using our own windowsills, planters and backyards as a food production system.

Even those with no prior experience can swiftly learn how to grow and raise a meaningful portion of their dietary calories.

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A nice infographic to review and study on the various steps and basic materials to have on hand to be preparred for a natural disaster or emergency.

https://aerindustries.com/blog/2017/10/30/how-to-prepare-for-natural-disasters/

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A quick and informative video on how to choose the right Fiskars splitting axe for your size and strength. Bigger is not always better.  Happy chopping.

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U-Haul Will Offer Free Storage For Those In The Path Of Hurricane Florence

Moving and storage company U-Haul will offer 30 days of free storage at its facilities across the Carolinas and Virginia as Hurricane Florence begins to bear down on the U.S. East Coast.

For those in the path of the storm looking for a place to store their belongings, news organization WJZY has listed each U-Haul storage facility and address taking part in the 30-day program.

Prepare and Be Safe.

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A visual and descriptive guide to help identify the various striped flying insects.  Good info to know to understand the risks and dangers of trhe bugs around you.

https://kottke.org/18/08/a-comprehensive-guide-to-yellow-stripey-things

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Do you run the tap for 30 seconds or a couple of minutes to ensure you are getting "clean water" instead of the water that has been standing around in the pipes? A new study shows that flushing may make things worse. Learn more….

https://www.treehugger.com/clean-water/flushing-water-pipes-can-increase-lead-exposure.html

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An excellent resource to learn about the dangers of wildfires and how to prepare for wildfire season.  Plan – Know – Act

http://www.readyforwildfire.org/

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A great video for learning how to build a large worm composter out of a recycled old tub.  Check it out for new project ideas.

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5 ideas to make enjoying nature and our local outdoor environment more appealing to kids.  Stepping away from the screens and connecting with the world makes them healthier and more resilient. 

https://www.treehugger.com/family/5-nature-activities-kids-can-do-their-own-backyard.html

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Check out this amazing demonstration of a wind powered sawmill. Technology of the 1800’s still working today.

https://waldenlabs.com/wind-powered-sawmill-works/

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