The Benefits of a Prepared Lifestyle
Patrice Lewis
April 27, 2020
A prepared lifestyle makes it easier to weather a power outage of 3-5 days. Patrice shares how one particular outage strengthened her community ties.
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Meet Preparedness Expert Kathy Harrison
Patrice Lewis
September 10, 2019
Meet preparedness expert and author Kathy Harrison in our exclusive interview. Her newest book, Prepping 101, is now available at Lehman’s.
10 Ways To Prepare For A Storm And Power Outage
Kathy Harrison
February 20, 2019
What steps should you take when you know a storm is coming? Author and preparedness expert Kathy Harrison shares her ten steps to get your prepared.
Prepping 101 Giveaway: Win a Family Preparedness Kit!
Kathy Harrison
September 21, 2018
Here is your chance to win a family preparedness kit and a signed copy of Kathy Harrison’s book, Prepping 101. Read on to learn how to enter.
A Primer for Extended Power Loss
Patrice Lewis
March 14, 2018
It’s the emergency situation no one wants to think about: An extended power outage. But living without modern amenities is easier than you think.
A Power Outage Can Light Up Your Life
Patrice Lewis
February 28, 2018
“Preparedness” is not only for hard-core survivalists. Learn how be prepared for power outages and how being ready might just be a fun break
Thinking of Everyone Affected by the Hurricanes
jsmith
September 8, 2017
We are thinking and praying for all the people affected by the hurricanes. Our desire is to provide helpful info during this difficult time with these tips.
A Simpler, Sustainable Life. Even When The Chips Are Down.
Galen Lehman
August 14, 2017
Our Amish friends and customers give us important insights on what real sustainability means.
Living With A Woodstove: 4 Tools That Shine
Samantha Spigos
June 21, 2017
When we moved into this one-room 1800s home, we did not anticipate all that heating our home solely with wood would entail. Here are 4 tools that have paid for themselves, over and over again.
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Sarah Nussbaum
April 24, 2017
They’re super absorbent, lint free, and vastly superior to the decorative towels you might find at a department store.
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