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Ask Tess: Why are store-bought deodorants so bad?

Hi Tess, I was wondering if you could enlighten me on why you think store bought deodorants are bad to use?  Thanks, K. Jenkins Answer: Hi K., Great question! The reason why I have placed such an emphasis on using natural products is because of the overwhelming...

Ask Tess: How can I prepare my family for the future?

Tess, About 18 months ago I sold our very large 5 bedroom home with a very large mortgage and moved to the lake. The good part is we made a small profit and leased the house we live in now. This way we are able to stay out of debt. We paid off all of out other debts...

How can I preserve my oxygen absorbers?

Tess, I have purchased my Mylar with the oxygen absorbers.  I did what you said about storing the food, but now my oxygen absorbers are spent.  I clipped the bag in between buckets to keep the air out.  Is there a secret to keeping the absorbers from turning blue or...

Ask Tess: How long can I store sprouts?

Hi Tess, Thanks for all you are doing! Such a great source of information! My question is about sprouting seeds. I see this as one of the ways to get fresh greens in a SHTF situation. But I wonder how long sprouting seeds can be stored and the proper way to store...

Ask Tess: Can I raw pack and can homemade soup?

Tess, Would/could you can the raw ingredients for soup and let the cooking happen while canning? Tony Answer: Hi Tony, Yes, you can add raw ingredients to jars for canning. This is called the raw pack canning method and many canners prefer this method because it takes...

Ask Tess: How do you prevent honey from crystallizing?

Tess, I can not remember how my mother, who was born in 1922, kept raw honey from sugaring (crystallizing). Can someone help? A Reader Answer: Although there are external factors such as storage conditions, temperature, relative humidity and the type of container that...