Newbie Here!

[Thriftymom]

Hello, I wasn't sure where to post, but I thought this was the most apropriate place. So here's my story...I am married to wonderful hubby, and have 2 girls. We live in Western Ma, near the Vermont border. We live in a small town on about a 1/4 of an acre. We are slowly trying to become as self-sufficent as possible.We heat with a wood stove and cut and store our own wood. (this has saved us a bundle over using fuel oil) This year we put in a larger garden, built a chicken coop, aquired 9 hens and one roo, put in apple and pear trees, blueberry bushes and strawberry patch. I am in the process of getting together some rain barrels to water the garden and fruits with. I am freezing and drying as much as possible for food storage, and am finally going to learn to can..( I am so afraid of poisoning my family..lol) I am also a member on BYC and was so glad to find this site. I am extremely worried on how the economy is going as really feel a need to prepare for so really tough times coming our way. I hope to meet lots of new people here and look forward to learning as much as I can, and also to be able to chat with others who don't think it's weird to store toilet paper under the bed, or cans of fruit in the closet...lol

 

[sufficientforme]

We are small compared to BYC but have a lot of knowledgeable people here to help you with your journey.

 

[~gd]

Hello, I wasn't sure where to post, but I thought this was the most apropriate place. So here's my story...I am married to wonderful hubby, and have 2 girls. We live in Western Ma, near the Vermont border. We live in a small town on about a 1/4 of an acre. We are slowly trying to become as self-sufficent as possible.We heat with a wood stove and cut and store our own wood. (this has saved us a bundle over using fuel oil) This year we put in a larger garden, built a chicken coop, aquired 9 hens and one roo, put in apple and pear trees, blueberry bushes and strawberry patch. I am in the process of getting together some rain barrels to water the garden and fruits with. I am freezing and drying as much as possible for food storage, and am finally going to learn to can..( I am so afraid of poisoning my family..lol) I am also a member on BYC and was so glad to find this site. I am extremely worried on how the economy is going as really feel a need to prepare for so really tough times coming our way. I hope to meet lots of new people here and look forward to learning as much as I can, and also to be able to chat with others who don't think it's weird to store toilet paper under the bed, or cans of fruit in the closet...lol

I have cans of food in the closet but the space under my bed is wasted! You have just made your first contribution to this site and I thank you! Welcome!

 

[PamsPride]

Under our 13 yo's bed is completely filled with #10 cans of food!

 

[TanksHill]

 

[Henrietta23]

 

[chipmunk]

Hi thriftymom! Sounds like you've got a good running start on the self sufficient lifestyle. I'll bet you've got some wisdom to share, and there are some great resources for answers to questions you might have. Mighty glad you're joining in!

 

[Dace]

Welcome

 

[Wildsky]

 

[Wildsky]

We are small compared to BYC but have a lot of knowledgeable people here to help you with your journey.

I find it easier to keep up here, and get to "know" people better and easier than on BYC.