There is so much Mr. Dreamer and I wish we knew how to do. Like being able to completely build a house from scratch - HA! Sure, we could fuddle along with it but in the end, all the hard work would likely be for naught. Being unskilled in certain things isn't bad of course. What's bad is being … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Never Water Bath Can
I've learned an awful lot about canning over the last few years! From falsely sealed lids to broken jars, I've definitely had my share of bumps in the road. Thankfully, no one has ever gotten sick from any of my mistakes. I chalk that up to being a stickler for doing things right and not taking … [Read more...]
How to Start Homesteading Where You Are
Homesteading doesn't mean quite what it used to back in the pioneer days. Thankfully, there are now all types of homesteaders out there in both urban and rural settings. When you start homesteading, you don't have to have 50+ acres of land, livestock, a huge garden, and all the other traditional … [Read more...]
How to Start Prepping Where You Are
Being prepared is a lot more than just having 5 years worth of freeze dried food and fire starters stashed away. In fact, I daresay it doesn't have much of anything to do with your stash so much as your mentality. Yes, there's a place of importance in the prepper world for having stocks put up but … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery: Water Bath vs Pressure Canning
Canning is something most newbies want to do but are intimidated by. Their imaginations go into overdrive and they worry about things breaking, blowing up, or any number of other calamities happening. There is a learning curve that can turn some people away, thinking it's too complicated for them. … [Read more...]
Being Prepared Isn’t Just For Disasters!
“Prepping” is a term tossed around in mainstream media constantly these days. Generally speaking, it shows some guy who is an over-the-top type with questionable mental stability showing off his guns in a bunker 10 feet underground. They prepare for disasters that, while possible, are so far fetched … [Read more...]
8 Non Food Kits to Vacuum Seal
Vacuum sealers are wonderful tools that can be used for plenty of things other than food. We love to go fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. I've come across and discovered several tips and tricks for vacuum sealing food, but I've also used it for several non food items over the years. I've broken … [Read more...]
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