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...]
What’s Your Threat: Break in the Supply Chain
When the Mister and I decided we wanted to be better prepared to take care of ourselves (especially if the SHTF), we sat down and made a list of disasters and other events that are realistic for our area. Earthquakes, forest fires, and tsunamis all made the list. While these natural disasters are … [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...]
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...]
Adventures in Apple Cider Vinegar (from scratch!)
Recently there was a sale on apples and I decided to buy a few bags up and make applesauce. I LOVE making applesauce and not just because it is easy to do, but that is a post for another time. Whenever I make applesauce, I usually either just toss the scraps or compost them. If I had … [Read more...]
5 Pieces of Advice for the Newbie Homesteader/Prepper
When I first started on this whole self-sufficiency/homesteading lifestyle, I was rather alone. I didn't have to many people to talk to about it that I felt would not judge me for being a "doomsday prepper" or off my rocker, so to speak. It was hard to get advice for the newbie (me!). I spent … [Read more...]
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