"Next"steader
@nextsteaders.bsky.social
A parent, a partner, a writer, and someone trying to make sense of how to live well in an uncertain world. Climate preparedness advice here -> www.nextsteaders.com
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"Next"steader
@nextsteaders.bsky.social
· Jun 25
What is a "next" steader? It's a term I made up that plays off of homesteading. However, instead of trying to return to some bygone simpler area, nextsteading is a way of living that attempts to adapt to, prepare for, and survive the negative impacts of climate change that are coming to us.
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Cities should be designed to create more shade and reduce the heat island effect, according to a new book.
Wednesday's Headlines Have It Made in the Shade — Streetsblog USA
Cities should be designed to create more shade and reduce the heat island effect, according to a new book.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Cities should be designed to create more shade and reduce the heat island effect, according to a new book.
Personally, I've been trying to figure out how to cultivate and build more shaded places on my property, to encourage outside play but not let my kiddo get roasted all the time.
July 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Personally, I've been trying to figure out how to cultivate and build more shaded places on my property, to encourage outside play but not let my kiddo get roasted all the time.
Happily, I've recently been seeing a lot more people and children deciding to cover up (long sleeves, hats) in the sun than in my childhood. I'm glad that the sun protection messaging is coming across. #skincancer #uav
July 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Happily, I've recently been seeing a lot more people and children deciding to cover up (long sleeves, hats) in the sun than in my childhood. I'm glad that the sun protection messaging is coming across. #skincancer #uav
What is a "next" steader? It's a term I made up that plays off of homesteading. However, instead of trying to return to some bygone simpler area, nextsteading is a way of living that attempts to adapt to, prepare for, and survive the negative impacts of climate change that are coming to us.
June 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
What is a "next" steader? It's a term I made up that plays off of homesteading. However, instead of trying to return to some bygone simpler area, nextsteading is a way of living that attempts to adapt to, prepare for, and survive the negative impacts of climate change that are coming to us.
I talked to a mom friend recently who wanted to make an emergency kit for her family for hurricanes, but got totally overwhelmed when she even thought about doing it. This post is an extension of my advice to her. Thanks for the inspiration, Melissa! nextsteaders.com/2025/06/25/h...
How to make a 3-day emergency kit without losing your mind
There is immense value to putting together emergency kits, including one that you could take with you to survive for a few days if you had to relocate, or shelter in place in an emergency. This isn…
nextsteaders.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I talked to a mom friend recently who wanted to make an emergency kit for her family for hurricanes, but got totally overwhelmed when she even thought about doing it. This post is an extension of my advice to her. Thanks for the inspiration, Melissa! nextsteaders.com/2025/06/25/h...
Wednesday wondering: Why do so many people think that it is illegal to capture/store rainwater at a residential scale?
June 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Wednesday wondering: Why do so many people think that it is illegal to capture/store rainwater at a residential scale?
Hope everyone is staying cool as they can today in the #heatwave. Here are some quick ideas for keeping your space cool that don't cost anything.
8 no-cost ways to keep cool at home in a heat wave
The heat index is going to make everything feel awful during this heat wave. Ideally, you want to have a plan to open windows in the early morning, and then again in the evening, letting cooler air…
nextsteaders.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hope everyone is staying cool as they can today in the #heatwave. Here are some quick ideas for keeping your space cool that don't cost anything.
Are you stuck in this heat wave without an air conditioner, and can't spend any money to keep cool? Here's some no-cost ways to keep cool at home in this dangerous weather. /🧵
June 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Are you stuck in this heat wave without an air conditioner, and can't spend any money to keep cool? Here's some no-cost ways to keep cool at home in this dangerous weather. /🧵