Daily Prep

8 tips and strategies for reducing the time and energy spent in front of the sink and keeping your cooking workspace ready for the next culinary delight you create. https://www.treehugger.com/cleaning-organizing/how-spend-less-time-washing-dishes.html

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Here are 10 considerations and ways to help stay cool this summer and survive record high temperatures and oppressive heatwaves. 

http://lifehacker.com/5913149/top-10-ways-to-beat-the-heat

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With warmer temps approaching, you will be able to discover and use fresh wildflowers as part of your diet.  Here are 9 great additions to keep an eye out for.

https://www.wildedible.com/9-edible-wildflowers-spring

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7 steps for creating a personal support network that to help seniors and the elderly find safety and security during emergencies and natural disaster situations.

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors

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A great overview on the various oils once can create at home and links to additional resources to learn more about the tools and process need to added this new skill set to your resilient lifestyle.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/self-reliance/how-to-make-cooking-oil-zm0z13djzkin

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An introduction to the concepts and techniques of curing meat with salts.  Also a few recipes to give you some historical inspiration.

http://waldenlabs.com/meat-preservation-curing/

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Some good tips to follow and learn from to improve your kitchen scrap composting system.  They will hopefully bring better success and enjoyment out of managing your kitchen food waste.

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-tips-for-kitchen-composting/

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A list of projects and tasks that make great use of your dark and cold winter hours. Get ready for warmer days and be prepared for the next growing season.

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/7-winter-projects-youll-thank-yourself-for-this-spring-4/

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A wonderful exploration of various pine and conifer trees and the different properties the leaves have. 

http://www.growforagecookferment.com/foraging-for-pine-needles/

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An interesting exploration of the use of various tree barks for baking and cooking with.  Definitely a unique addition to the pantry.

http://waldenlabs.com/tree-bark/

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