Yearly Archives: 2010

My friend read article #184 about NOT making laundry soap and she called and said, “Dawn what is wrong with you? You tell us about this nifty little washing device and then you don’t tell us where to get one? … Continue reading →

For all of you out there who put, *1. Build family food storage* on your list of New Year’s resolutions this year, we are here to help you, literally – and in person! Connie McVey and Dawn Van Nosdol will … Continue reading →

I’ve been getting e-mails and reading blogs that give the recipes for laundry soap and dishwasher soap. Hmmm. I’m thinking why do I want to make my own laundry soap? (Unless of course it is for medical reasons) Or even … Continue reading →

I’m going to talk about water.  I know I sound like a broken record, but I think that right now, with the extreme heat that we are experiencing, that it should bring home the importance of water.  We are all … Continue reading →

I had a friend e-mail me the other day asking about how to make quick easy meals.  Actually most all of my recipes are quick and easy and unless you want to eat out every night or get to know … Continue reading →

The last time that I bought popcorn I bought 50 lbs. of it for only $9.88. And so you say “Big deal, why in the world would you want to eat 50lbs. of popcorn?” Well, it’s because I like popcorn … Continue reading →

Is it just too hot to bake yummy treats? We all know the remedy for that. No, I do not mean just run down to the local bakery. Yes, that can be an option, but only if you run out … Continue reading →

There are so many different things that we need to think about when getting prepared for emergencies or in most cases, just every day life.  One of the things that we need to seriously consider is preparing our children – … Continue reading →