http://provident-living.org Self-Reliance in the 21st Century Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:43:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/quake-report-from-an-american-family-in-japan http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/quake-report-from-an-american-family-in-japan#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:51:39 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2380 This was forwarded to me in an email with the names blocked out as you see. I don’t know who the author is, but the experience is heartfelt, the advice is sound, and it should give everyone food for thought. We never know when it will be our turn! Hi Everyone, We’re doing “fine” here. [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/quake-report-from-an-american-family-in-japan/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/whos-watching-you http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/whos-watching-you#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:52:04 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2203 Do you know just how easy it is to find your personal information on the Internet? For a real eye-opener, try entering your name or address or telephone number in Google or another Internet search engine. For best results use quotes around your search query, as in "John H. Doe". If you’re like most people, [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/whos-watching-you/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/living-with-less http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/living-with-less#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:50:56 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2169 Interesting article in today’s KSL News: Learning to Live with Less An awful lot of people are in deep financial trouble these days, and discovering that they simply can’t continue the lifestyle they have lived in the past. Unfortunately, most of them learn too late the folly of living extravagantly and not preparing for the [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/living-with-less/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/alternative-energy/build-your-own-solar-panels http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/alternative-energy/build-your-own-solar-panels#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:01:50 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2165 There are three types of solar panels you can actually build yourself, at far lower cost than purchasing them commercially. This fun video demonstrates how to assemble the components of one of the more popular types of solar panel. If you are serious about building your own solar panels, you may want to check out [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/alternative-energy/build-your-own-solar-panels/feed 1 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/dehydrating-frozen-foods http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/dehydrating-frozen-foods#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:16:11 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2151 One of the easiest ways to build up a supply of dehydrated foods is to start with frozen fruits and vegetables. This interesting video shows just how simple it is to use an electric dehydrator to convert frozen foods into long-term storage that does not require refrigeration. Another thought: What would you do if your [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/preparedness/dehydrating-frozen-foods/feed 1 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/august-specials-now-online http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/august-specials-now-online#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:57:46 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=2146 This month we are pleased to feature products and supplies for canning, dehydrating and preserving. In many areas this season promises to produce a bountiful harvest. There should be many opportunities to get fruits and vegetables at low cost. Take advantage of this blessing by adding freshly canned and dehydrated foods to your storage! We [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/august-specials-now-online/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/food-storage-55/innovative-uses-for-powdered-milk http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/food-storage-55/innovative-uses-for-powdered-milk#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:36:59 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=1935 Powdered milk can be used for a lot of things other than just drinking. In fact, it’s one of the most versatile of all food storage items. This informative video explains some great ideas for using powdered milk to save money and enhance the nutrition in your family’s everyday diet, as well as preparing for [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/food-storage-55/innovative-uses-for-powdered-milk/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/homeschooling/humor-a-homeschool-family http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/homeschooling/humor-a-homeschool-family#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:29:08 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=1933 Comedian and homeschooler Tim Hawkins and his family demonstrate the ups and downs of homeschooling through this entertaining music video. 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Technorati Tags: Garden, greenhouse]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/gardening/extend-your-growing-season/feed 0 http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/youtube-prepared-communities-are-safer-communities http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/youtube-prepared-communities-are-safer-communities#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:15:39 +0000 Jared http://providentliving.com/?p=1928 The Red Cross / Red Crescent demonstrate ways that communities and families can reduce the risks associated with natural disaster. Quote: “The need for increased preparedness is strong and undisputed. Through the past few decades, the number of natural disasters and weather-related hazards has more than doubled. This trend is expected to continue.” Technorati Tags: [...]]]> http://provident-living.org/http:/providentliving.com/uncategorized/youtube-prepared-communities-are-safer-communities/feed 0