Cherie de Vidal

Building Food Buckets for Friends

There are numerous individuals that I know and care for who are unable to put away supplies, even the smallest portion so I have taken it upon myself to begin to make buckets that I will give out to families I deem in need of assistance. I do encourage you and others who have theContinue reading “Building Food Buckets for Friends”

Upcoming Podcast Schedule

I’ve put together a schedule in advance for anyone who would like to have any questions answered during the specific podcast, feel free to shoot the question over to us on FB. Podcast January 1: Building Intentional Communities8: Building A Bug Out Bag15: Developing A Contingency Plan22: Neighborhood Communications February 5: Off the Grid SolarContinue reading “Upcoming Podcast Schedule”

How can my church prepare?

I’ve had a crazy week as I’ve tried to locate CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) classes or even Red Cross classes, but I hit some roadblocks that were unexpected. And yet, there was a light in the darkness that turned out to provide some exciting events for individuals in 2024 that I hope to beContinue reading “How can my church prepare?”

Moringa: Nature’s Vitamin Tree

While we can certainly go to the store or order Moringa powder or premade capsules online, there’s something so nice to being able to harvest the plant from your very own homestead. This tree does great in hot climates like Florida, but our cold weather knocks it out and we see it return as theContinue reading “Moringa: Nature’s Vitamin Tree”

Christmas Gifts During Tight Times

Chris and I decided to do a Christmas podcast before the time came for buying presents so we hope that it is a blessing for you and you family. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on Facebook or at one of our websites. Christmas Gifts During Tight Times If youContinue reading “Christmas Gifts During Tight Times”

New Podcast!

My husband and I decided to work together and create a podcast that we hope will help food forest and preparedness folks like us get their homestead up and running. There are show notes under the podcast and if you have any further questions, please contact Chris or I on Facebook. The Easy(er) Path toContinue reading “New Podcast!”

Pigeon Pea: Grain Alternative for Livestock & Human Super Food

Recently, I acquired some pigeon pea seed in an effort to find an alternative food source for feeding livestock due to the ever-increasing prices of grain feed right now. In addition, you have to worry about the reality that many grain producers are battling bouts of drought and floods depending on what country they areContinue reading “Pigeon Pea: Grain Alternative for Livestock & Human Super Food”

Foods To Avoid Using Absorbers In

Whenever you are preparing your foods for long term storage, it is common to throw in either some oxygen absorbers or moisture absorbers to help increase the likelihood that your food will last. However, there are some foods that can unfortunately turn into a giant brick or develop botulism when you include an absorber orContinue reading “Foods To Avoid Using Absorbers In”

Increase Food Storage Life

While some folks are able to spend hundreds of dollars on the fancy prepper food kits, you can simply purchase a few materials to lengthen your food storage time limit. If you have questions, find me on FB, MeWe or Gab. Good luck!

Preparing for Seniors on the Homestead

I think there are three options that adult children can make or if you are perhaps a responsible older teenager, you should consider how things will look as we enter into a life where you will be potentially caring for your parents who aren’t yet seniors but are moving in that direction. Option 1:If youContinue reading “Preparing for Seniors on the Homestead”