Prepared for Winter & Storms: Calm Readiness for the Season Ahead


Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence

Hi Reader

Winter has a way of reminding us how quickly things can change.

Power outages.
Icy roads.
Empty shelves.
Long, quiet nights.

Preparation isn’t about fear or panic—it’s about peace.

I just shared a new page all about being prepared for winter and storms, written from the perspective of stewardship, responsibility, and real-life experience. It’s not extreme, and it’s not overwhelming. It’s the kind of preparedness families have practiced for generations.

Inside, I talk about:
• Preparing your home and heat
• Food and pantry readiness
• Water considerations
• Caring for animals in winter
• Why skills matter more than stockpiles
• And how preparation allows winter to be a season of calm, not chaos

This page is meant to help you think ahead gently and intentionally—whether you’re on a homestead, in the woods, or right in town.

👉 Read the full page here:
Being Prepared for Winter & Storms: Practical Homestead Readiness for Real Life - Food Prood - Laura Lawrence

Winter will come whether we’re ready or not. Choosing preparedness allows us to respond wisely instead of scrambling.

I hope this encourages you to take a few steady steps toward readiness—one season at a time.

Warmly,
Laura

P.S. This page pairs beautifully with the skills I share in Seed to Plate and inside my memberships—because the most valuable preparation we can make is learning how to care for our homes and families well.

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In a world where natural disasters, power outages, and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent, being prepared isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. If you’ve ever wondered if you could handle an emergency, you don’t have to guess anymore when you are prepared..

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Delicious Buttermilk Biscuits - flaky and perfect for any meal! Step by Step video + Printable Recipe.

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Your Food Loving Friend,
Laura Lawrence

Northern Michigan Homesteader

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Food Prood - Laura Lawrence

Hi, I’m a homesteader in Northern Michigan with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in self-sufficiency, natural living, and traditional skills. Over the years, I’ve built a life rooted in growing, making, and doing — and I love sharing what we do and how we do it to help others create their own empowered path.

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