Preparedness

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.

Water from a well even without electricity

Galen Lehman April 7, 2010

Where will you get your water in a power failure? In rural America, most homes get their water from a private well. We have everything you need to get water from that well even without electricity.

Simple water conservation tips anyone can do!

Dori Fritzinger August 6, 2009

“Going Green” and “Eco-Friendly” may be new words to some of us, but they have been a way of life for many over the centuries. Water conservation doesn’t have to be hard!

Stretch Your Food Dollar!

Melinda Hill June 4, 2009

Not all of these tips may work for you, but considering that we can save up to 25 to 30 percent on our grocery bill if we plan ahead it might be worth giving a try. When one tip becomes a habit, try another and see what difference it makes for you and your family. Good nutrition doesnâ€™t just happen. We need to plan for good foods to keep ourselves and our families healthy.

Why You Need a Wringer Washer (and How to Use it)

Pat Veretto May 14, 2009

A wringer washer gets clothes clean in a minimum of time, using a minimum of water and a minimum of detergent. You can do a whole family’s laundry in one morning per week, and not even think about it for another week. It gets grungy clothes clean without having to use spot cleaners or pre-washes or soaks or whatever.