❄️✨ Our first significant snowfall of the season has arrived, blanketing the mountain in winter magic! The front lawn is covered in white, and our crews are still hard at work getting everything ready for next weekend’s Grand Illumination on the 22nd at 6:00 pm! Please note that the roads near the top do have some snow, and while VDOT trucks have been through several times today, any water on the roads may freeze as temperatures drop. Take your time coming up or going down the mountain and enjoy

OVERSTAYERS - Don’t freeze or go into hiding. In this follow-up, we walk you through practical steps: gather evidence, check your route, submit your application, and stay contactable. Putting in a well-prepared application is your protection, and the Home Office will not just “escort you out” because you applied. Not legal advice. Need support with strategy? Book a consultation. #UKImmigration #VisaApplication #HowToApply #ImmigrationAdvice #KnowYourRights #StayCalmActNow #HomeOffice #ProofOfRes

108K views · 2.6K reactions | ***TIME SENSITIVE*** As SNAP benefits freeze at the beginning of November, Genesee County is committed to helping our community members access the resources they need. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's website can help you find nearby food banks, food distributions schedules, and opportunities to help your local food banks: https://www.fbem.org/ | Genesee County Sheriff's Office | Facebook

4.1M views · 366 reactions | *Me, spending 24 hours making freeze dried yogurt bites that are $5 at the store:* #freezedryer #freezedriedyogurt #freezedried #harvestrightfreezedryer #canning #canningandpreserving #toddlersnacks #healthy #selfsufficient | Barefoot.mimosas | Facebook

Canning vs Freeze Drying. Canning uses heat and acidity to preserve food. Freeze drying removes water entirely. Water bath canning is for fruits, jams, and pickles. Pressure canning is for meats, soups, and vegetables. Freeze drying freezes food solid and uses a vacuum to sublimate ice into vapor. Canning is cheap and needs no power after sealing. Freeze drying costs more but lasts decades. | Rob Benson