Category Archives: Prepping

Random Thoughts on Surviving Flu Season

Unfortunately, the flu is a particularly hot topic at the Wittekind homestead because Fred tested positive for influenza yesterday.  Our situation inspired me to share some random thoughts that might be useful — or at the very least, interesting — … Continue reading

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Egg-cellent News!

I wanted to get this out yesterday, but with sick people in the house, it just didn’t go as planned. We were so excited to find our biggest egg yet in the coop yesterday.  As you can see by the … Continue reading

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Frustration at the Gun Range

My husband’s employer was gracious enough to host a company picnic at Ceraland Park, Cummins’ recreational area.  We were excited about the food and the fellowship, the pool, the paddle boats, and the camping, but most of all, I was … Continue reading

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The Positive Prepper: Keeping Your Head in the Game

As times get tougher, as more of our liberties are eroded, folks are having a hard time staying positive.  While I don’t advocate an unrealistic, “sunshine and daisies” sort of optimism, as preppers, we can’t just gloss over the importance … Continue reading

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Product Review: Victorinox Classic Swiss Army Pocket Knife

At the end of last year, I went looking for a small, durable, pocket knife and multitool.  I wanted something with decent features that I knew would last, so in February, I settled on a compact Swiss Army knife from … Continue reading

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Some Random Thoughts About Bartering

Despite what some of the conspiracy theorists and foil-hat-wearing folks would advise, I don’t fear a public discussion about the concept of bartering.  I’m not worried that mysterious black cars with unknown government agents will come to detain me indefinitely.  … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned from “Rainy Days” with the Flu

Almost two weeks ago, my daughter came home from school and went straight to bed.  I knew what was coming — illness, missed school, cranky kids — and sure enough, I was right.  By friday morning, my older son was … Continue reading

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Friendly Reminder: Inventory Your Preps

Spring is nearly here, and I’m not thinking, “Time to start the spring cleaning.” I’m thinking, “Now’s a great time to inventory my family’s preps.” The need for such a chore couldn’t have been driven home more clearly than it … Continue reading

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Meeting Christ as Henryville/Marysville Recovery Begins

Severe storms plagued Indiana last Friday.  My family was lucky; our area suffered no damage.  But in southern Indiana, lives were changed forever.  According to the news, Marysville is “gone”; Henryville was also devastated.  How, then, you might wonder, does … Continue reading

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Home Essentials: NOAA Alert Weather Radio w/SAME Technology

When considering communications gear, there are few things more cherished in my home than our Midland weather radio.  More times than I can count, it has alerted us to dangerous weather conditions when we’d likely be otherwise unaware.  That’s why … Continue reading

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