In the Happy Days, I grew up in a wonderful hometown church in Washinton, Iowa called Christian Tabernacle. It was non-denominational with its roots in Four Square and Pentecostal. I felt safe and secure there with the local pastor and elders and the rest of the congregation. But something happened to change a loving community […]
Last week blueberries were on sale, so I bought the maximum number of little plastic boxes full of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and potassium with few calories to enjoy in a variety of ways. I was certain that our family meals would be nutritious – and they are, but, you cannot peel the […]
Let’s take a close look at germs in your tap water and what your city uses to clean it up to make it safe to drink. In this underwater exploration, we will take a closer look at waterborne diseases and the chemicals used to disinfect. Historically before wise people figured out the transmission and prevention […]
Today, March 20, 2023, marks the first day of This National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-24, 2023). I encourage everyone to take this moment to set aside at least 5 minutes every day to take a close look at the potential for poisoning in your home. In families with small children, the amount of dedicated […]
No one wants to get sick from the food they ate. Nor do we wish an allergic reaction or food poisoning on any other people that are about to eat what we ate that made us sick. Not everybody has a “cast iron stomach”. Different people may have few, mild or serious reactions to a […]
What if a random act of nature knocks out all of the electricity for 2 weeks what can I safely feed my family? I don’t want to be the chicken who runs around with my head cut off, so to speak, warning the neighbors that the sky is about to fall on my food freezer. […]
Have you ever wondered about how to find places to help keep your family safe and healthy when you do not have much money? There may be local, state, and national agencies that could help if only you know what the name is or how to look it up in the phone book. What are […]
What is the latest update on the proposed Iowa SNAP restrictions? The Iowa SNAP change BILL has passed. The revisions to what food EBT users can or cannot buy with “food stamps” was addressed by Iowans about the impact of such strict changes. The post has been edited for updates on the passage of the […]
Can any American report unsafe food, toys, or furniture? Yes, you can report an unsafe product. But, how do know what words to search for when wanting to know what foods have been recalled for the failure of a manufacturer to list an allergen such as peanuts or soy? This post is overflowing with contact […]
No Non-cents Nanna is calling on all mothers* of the world to unite as one Earthly Mother to Strike for Peace on Earth before it is too late. It is my sacred honor and responsibility as a mother to exercise my right to speak freely to the government of the United States of America […]
Dear Diary, I stayed up past my bedtime last night writing my thoughts on shoplifting. I am ready to move on to the subject of all the fires and explosions in all kinds of factories rationally. I still had goals to meet before noon. As I did each 10-minute task, I thought about writing about […]
I believe that shoplifting is a crime against not only a retailer but the community as well. I am shocked that many people take a defensive stance against my ideas of theft and looting when the ultimate consequence comes back to bite everyone in the proverbial buttocks. Shoplifting is only a temporary fix for a […]
Welcome to No Non-cents Nanna’s current project – The No Non-cents Diary. If you are feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed with mainstream and social media disinformation, maybe you and I want to exchange our thoughts on how to make STUFF better before SHTF. Are you interested in preparedness for the family but don’t know where to […]
Hits: 8I have prided myself on being eco-friendly. I reused*, repurposed*, and thought that I was recycling to keep America beautiful while saving our planet. I was wrong to believe a fantasy. For one thing, I was overloading the globe with plastics jugs I thought that could be recycled. I fell for an effective feel-good […]
