Being Prepared in the Pacific Northwest

Living on the outskirts of a major city in the state of Washington is much different from living in rural Vermont. What does it mean to be prepared in the Pacific Northwest? When we lived in Vermont we considered ourselves well prepared for any disaster that we might experience. We were prepared for major snowstorms,Continue reading “Being Prepared in the Pacific Northwest”

Places to Visit in the Pacific Northwest

Moving to a new part of the country can be exciting and a little overwhelming. While we are looking for our next home we have made a list of all the places to visit in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest most commonly refers to Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. For now we are focusingContinue reading “Places to Visit in the Pacific Northwest”

Self Reliance in the City

When we lived in the middle of nowhere in Vermont surrounded by acres and acres of woods it was easy to think of being self-reliant. We had a large garden where we grew a lot of our food, we had a well-stocked pantry and we heated with wood from our own property. After making aContinue reading “Self Reliance in the City”

Winter Pantry: Tips on Winter Emergency Food Safety

We may no longer be living in the northeast where winters are long and cold but it is still important to be prepared for any winter emergency. Here are a few winter emergency food safety tips. As you stock food for a winter emergency it is important to take into account your family size andContinue reading “Winter Pantry: Tips on Winter Emergency Food Safety”

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