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Book Reviews

Prepare Your Family For Survival

December 21, 2015 by Tiffany Davis Leave a Comment

Prepare Your Family for Survival - a book review by ImperfectlyHappy.com

Prepare Your Family for Survival by Linda Loosli arrived in my mail box a couple of weeks ago. I really like Linda’s blog Food Storage Moms and you’ve probably seen links to her site on Imperfectly Happy. So you can imagine I was excited to dive into this book as soon as I got it.  I have to tell you from the get-go, I was not disappointed.  Prepare Your Family for Survival is a keeper for my reference library; so let me share my review with you.

Prepare Your Family for Survival

I wanted to start this review with a couple questions I asked Linda herself.

  1. Who is Prepare Your Family for Survival for?
    “I was asked to write this book for families. I mentioned I was not a hardcore prepper and the publisher said we do not want a hardcore prepper. I said I won’t skin a squirrel and eat it. I would rather be a vegetarian. I could survive off my garden when its fresh and dehydrate and can the rest. I wanted to show the world how to be prepared for the unexpected as if we were linda-prepare-your-family-for-survivalsitting at a table sipping a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. I wanted families to know how easy it is to be prepared. They don’t need to buy 1000 pounds of wheat or rice and put it in the basement for an emergency. I’m a visual person so I made checklists so people can see what they need. It can be for a couple, a family of three, four or five.”
  2. What kind of research went into Prepare Your Family for Survival?
    “I have lived this way my entire life. I did back up statements by the different organizations so if someone questioned my words, its in plain view for them. I think a lot of research has come from teaching classes and interacting with class members.”

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, On the Soap Box, Prepping, Survival Skills

Homesteading Books for Christmas

December 11, 2015 by Tiffany Davis Leave a Comment

homesteading-books

One of my favorite gifts are book, especially homesteading books.  I have quite a homesteading book reference library now; I love it. With the holiday season in full swing I thought I would share some books that you might want to gift your homesteader this Christmas…or ones to ask for. 😉  It is hard to narrow down my favorite homesteading books into one list but I think these are definitely at the top.  I have grouped them into a few different categories to help you.

So without further ado….let’s get to the list!…

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Filed Under: Backyard Homestead, Backyard Livestock, Book Reviews, Holidays

Tips & Tricks from the Farmer’s Almanac

June 9, 2015 by Tiffany Davis 2 Comments

The Farmer’s Almanac has been published and read for more than 200 years.  The first copy came on the market during George Washington’s presidency, in 1792.  Since then the almanac has become a household name and a treasured read by many.  But surprisingly many people, even backyard homesteaders, don’t read this annual publication.  So today I want to share with you my favorite Farmer’s Almanac Tips for 2015.

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Tips & Tricks from the Farmer’s Almanac

I wasn’t always a fan of this vintage looking book but I sure am now.  I know many buy the Farmer’s Almanac for its weather predictions but it is so much more!  I’d like to share 10 sweet little tips and tricks that I picked up from the 2015 issue…you’ll have to get it for more details!…

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Filed Under: Backyard Homestead, Book Reviews, DIY, Gardening, Vintage Skills

The Survival Savvy Family

March 19, 2015 by Tiffany Davis Leave a Comment

The Survival Savvy Family Book arrived in my mail box with much anticipation.  Not only because I follow the author’s blog but because I knew Julie would have something new to offer readers on the topic of survival.  I couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to review this awesome tool.

A book review of The Survival Savvy Family | ImperfectlyHappy.com

If you read my blog regularly you’ll know that I don’t consider myself a prepper.  I write about prepping for the non-prepper.  But that may just what appeals to me about Julie’s book so much. You don’t have to be a doomsday prepper or a hardcore survivalist to appreciate the information and know that it is viable skills that we can and should obtain.

The Survival Savvy Family Book Review

The Survival Savvy Family is written by Julie Sczerbinski of the Home Ready Home blog.  She’s got a firm grip on the subject of family preparedness.  So I know going into the book that she know her stuff!

First things first – the book is the perfect size to pop in my purse and cart around with me.  This is important in my world because reading is stolen in little moments here and there.  Call me crazy, but that’s kind of important.

Now onto content!  I love that this isn’t your average flare and scare survival book.  Julie isn’t spending a bunch of time convincing you on prepping but her opening chapter does a great job of laying it out.  This is great for the beginner prepper or one whose only knowledge of prepping is Doomsday Preppers.   She asks some good, probing, questions that get you thinking about keeping your family safe in an emergency, disaster or economic turn.  I like that she has 3 categories for disasters:  personal, natural and man-made. This is a great way to get focused on your plan of attack, so to speak….

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Familly, Prepping, Survival Skills

Little House on the Prairie ® Giveaway

March 9, 2015 by Tiffany Davis Leave a Comment

Little House on the Prairie was a staple of my youth.  Growing up I watched, with baited breath, as my friend Laura ran down the grassy hill and longed to run with her.  I loved Little House on the Prairie.  When I watched I wanted to BE Laura – smart, strong and a little sassy.  I wanted to live with Ma & Pa and Mary.  I felt like Nellie was my arch enemy too; and stopped wanting curls in my hair, only braids!

As I grew up those days of watching or reading Little House on the Prairie became a thing of the past.  That is, until I started homeschooling.  I was so excited to introduce Laura to my girls.  To show a positive representation of parents on a television show (so rare now).  It was wonderful to walk down the nostalgic streets of Walnut Grove again.  I love that these books and the show have stood the test of time.  Filled with values and lessons my family still holds dear and are not part of popular culture these days.

Little House on the Prairie Giveaway | by ImperfectlyHappy.com

Little House on the Prairie Giveaway

That is why I am so excited to be a part of sharing the new Little House on the Prairie website with you.  It is absolutely beautiful! You’re going to love the rich history and learning but my favorite is the Lifestyle section!  This section has recipes, gardening tips, crafts and fun for the whole family (just like the stories).  I could spend hours here!…

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Giveaway, Homeschooling, Product Review

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