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

Top 10 Ways to Beat the Heat

Staying cool when temps increase
by jasonw
Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 4:54 PM

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

9 Edible Wildflowers of Spring

Early season harvest
by jasonw
Friday, February 24, 2017, 2:39 PM

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

Prepping for Seniors

7 Steps for being more prepared
by jasonw
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 1:23 PM

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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Photo By Matthew T. Stallbaumer

How to Make Cooking Oil and Fat

Learning a new skillset in 2017
by jasonw
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, 5:48 PM

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 » Read more

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Nordic Food Lab

Meat Curing

What It Is And How It Works
by jasonw
Friday, December 16, 2016, 8:02 PM

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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PHOTO: elaine/Flickr

5 Tips For Kitchen Composting

For less mess and more time
by jasonw
Friday, December 16, 2016, 2:46 PM

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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PHOTO: Chiot's Run/Flickr

7 Winter Projects You’ll Thank Yourself For This Spring

Use your winter downtime to do things around the homestead
by jasonw
Friday, December 9, 2016, 7:01 PM

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

Foraging for Pine Needles

(and other conifer needles)
by jasonw
Friday, December 2, 2016, 2:48 PM

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

Using Tree Bark Flours

A Scandinavian tradition for cooking and survival
by jasonw
Monday, November 21, 2016, 1:36 PM

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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http://ourstoneyacres.com/curing-potatoes-winter-storage

Curing Potatoes Before Winter Storage

Tips and ideas for better storing
by jasonw
Monday, October 3, 2016, 4:58 PM

Fall harvest is here and it is time to start putting up your starchy tubers for the winter from the garden.  Here are things to consider for curing and storing your potatoes to get the most out of your crop.

http://ourstoneyacres.com/curing-potatoes-winter-storage