I was talking with a friend who had just gotten her first vacuum sealer including the attachments for sealing jars and I was telling her about some tips and tricks I have learned over the years. She said, "You should write an article about that!" I discovered the value of vacuum sealing food … [Read more...]
An Overview of Making Supply Caches
People have been burying and stashing valuables for thousands of years. The types of containers have changed dramatically from the pottery and wooden chests of old but they all served the same purpose: keeping the items safe. The need to make supply caches or 'bury your treasure' will vary from … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider When Buying Preps
So many people end up buying things they really don't need or will ever use when they first start out on the path of preparedness. We fell into the loop of needing to buy 'stuff' to be prepared, only to find out 6 months down the road that what you got was not really needed, practical, or very … [Read more...]
Making Crackers from Scratch (in 20 minutes!)
I have fallen in love with making crackers from scratch for soups and stews, or when company is coming over and I need something quick for us to nibble on. I wanted to share with you all how insanely easy it is to make them. We don't really buy crackers anymore, especially saltines. No joking, in 20 … [Read more...]
Plan of Action: When the Power Goes Out
We are so used to having electricity at all times that when it goes out, the reactions can range from mild annoyance to outright panic. Even as a 39 year old woman, I tended toward moments of mild panic whenever it went out. I really dislike feeling helpless (who doesn't?) and decided I would do … [Read more...]
Before You Buy: 10 Criteria for Buying Emergency Food
Emergency food is a booming industry. As Hollywood continues to produce shows such as "Doomsday Preppers" and National Geographic's "American Blackout," the prepper lifestyle is brought more into the mainstream. So often, these people are portrayed as nut jobs who are more extreme than the average … [Read more...]
Who Knew? Homemade Laundry Soap
As I burrow down ever deeper into the homesteading lifestyle, I keep reading about people who make their own cleaning supplies that are cheaper, greener than most store-bought cleaners and detergents, and generally work just as well. I was running out of laundry soap and decided that now would be a … [Read more...]