Project Updates - End of Winter

The idea behind Prepped Living does not equate with building a bunker and filling it with MREs. It is meant to be a way of life. It can incorporate aspects of homesteading, homemaking, preparedness, self-sufficiency, gardening, foraging, DIY, and yes, even survival skills. It means doing what you can when you can to develop essential skills and improve your health. It is meant to be woven into your everyday life, not to be an all-consuming burden to your time or resources. In reality, it is nearly impossible to be completely prepared for all potential emergencies. If you would like to read about why we developed an interest in living a bit more prepared, see our "About Us" page on our website.

Each family's version of prepped living will look different. You may raise livestock on a large piece of land. You may have a container garden on your apartment balcony. You may have neither, but perhaps you make your meals from scratch and do a bit of sewing. All of these skills and projects tie in to the idea behind Prepped Living. Do what you can when you can to be just a little more prepared for the unexpected. Ideally, this would include a blend of skills and resources.

It has been a while since I have posted project updates, so here is a peek at a few of the things we have been up to in the months since the last project update. Just a heads-up: you may see some of these pictures in future posts with more details.

Day to Day Projects

This category includes frequent projects that we do. This ranges from making dinner, bread, butter, bone broth, laundry soap, etc. It also includes household chores like cleaning and laundry.  Here are a few photos from our latest endeavors:

Fresh Baked Bread
 
Making Bone Broth
 
Youngest Son's Homemade Butter

Seasonal Projects

These projects vary and usually depend on the season and availability of time and ingredients. Some projects, like starting seeds that will be transplanted to an outdoor garden, must be done during the proper season. 

Seed Starting for This Year's Garden


Other projects like canning are usually done in-season but can occasionally be delayed (for example by freezing some of the fruits that will be made into jam). The project below was done recently thanks to a recent sale on pineapples at the local store.

Canned Pineapple Juice

Still others cover a longer period of time, such as using the longer method to infuse oils for making into salves. 

Balm of Gilead Salve

And still other projects can be done anytime, but are most often taken on during the winter months when we spend more time indoors. 

For me, this includes loom knitting...



Loom Knit Hats for Our New Grand-daughter, Our Son-in-Law, and Myself

and sewing...


A Jean Quilt Made from Up-cycled Jeans


What projects have you tackled this past winter? What projects do you do on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? What skills do you plan to acquire this year?

Feel free to share your projects in the comment section. I would love to see some of your project ideas!





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