Hi! My name is
Barb Hudson
I have spent many years helping others learn traditional skills and preparedness. When I was a librarian, I loved teaching my community how to be more prepared. And now, I want to help you and your family thrive even in times of uncertainty by being self-reliant.

Emergency Food Storage
Plan for Families


Local Harvest | How to Find a Farmer or Butcher Near You
“We can’t afford that”! That’s what my husband said when we were on food stamps and I wanted to buy healthier whole food instead of

Common Mistakes of Essential Oil Use
Essential oil use is becoming more common in the home. I bet you know at least two friends who swear by them. The problem is,

6 Skills Every Homestead Lady Should Learn
Skills for Self-Sufficiency The definition of being self-sufficient is not relying on others for the things you need to survive. Exactly what level of self-sufficiency

Spring Cleaning List ~ How to Declutter & Clean Your Home
Every year when the first signs of spring start to happen I get the overwhelming urge to clean and declutter my home. I think it

Tips for Starting a Garden ~ Get Ready for Spring Planting
Starting a Garden A lot of people are intimidated by starting their first garden. What stops them is the idea of maintenance. And being uncertain

Beginner’s Guide to Building an Emergency Food Supply
Have impending food shortages got you concerned about how you might feed your family? Or have you experienced a natural disaster that made you realize

Food Shortages Coming: How Not to Panic and Keep Your Family Fed
Is There a Food Shortage Coming? The question is no longer whether or not food shortages are coming; it is now mainstream news that shortages

Using Your Electric Pressure Cooker to Save Time: How to Get the Most Out of Your Instant Pot
Do you ever have days where you get up early, get to your daily tasks, and before you know it it’s dinner time? Where did