Air-Drying Laundry, Sans Clothesline
Kathy Harrison
March 23, 2015
I’m going to make a confession here. I don’t have a clothesline.
Preparedness
Stretch Your Food $ With a Well-Planned Pantry
Dori Fritzinger
March 18, 2015
With today’s busy schedules, planning and getting healthy meals on the table is a challenge. Organizing your pantry can make it faster and easier – and save on your food budget, too!
The Coming Storm
Kathy Harrison
December 29, 2014
Homesteader Kathy takes a moment of peace before a big winter snowstorm rolls in.
Seasonal Storms Readiness Primer
doug smith
November 19, 2014
If you’re not already prepared to weather a serious storm and the aftermath, regardless of the season, then continue reading.
Farmer Hannah Sees Low Impact, High Return With Olive Oil Lamp
Hannah Breckbill
August 11, 2014
When I saw Lehman’s olive oil lamps, though, I was intrigued. Maybe it was the fact that all you have to do is put a wick in a mason jar with oil…
The Aladdin Lamp: An Emergency Essential
Karen Johnson
January 24, 2014
One of our merchandise department folks sent this piece along to share how he and his family used their Aladdin lamp to get
Use Up Those Leftovers…Can You Find ‘Em All?
Kathy Harrison
December 9, 2013
It occurs to me a lack of organization is responsible for more wasted food than any other single thing.
Backstage At Lehmans: Emergency Planning Audit
Karen Johnson
September 9, 2013
Lehman’s Country Life blog editor takes you through her family’s emergency plan, and sees where improvements can be made. How do you stack up?
Wood Stove Primer: Find Your Best Heating Bet
doug smith
August 20, 2012
Get grounded in the basics of choosing a wood stove for your home. Read up on the three types of wood heaters, and choose the best for your needs.
Are you ready for cold weather?
Pat Veretto
August 25, 2010
The coming fall and winter seem more intense than ever in beckoning us to get ready. I keep wanting to can more, dehydrate more, make more plans for knitting warm clothing… but it might just be me. If it isn’t? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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