A carefully laid out plan is the key to a successful garden. But where do you even start when it comes to garden planning? The […]
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Introduction to Emergency Preparation: #10 Cans
When it comes to emergency planning, many households struggle to know where to begin. Unknowns are hard to plan for, especially creating a food stockpile with limited information. Number 10 cans, also written #10 cans, are really useful to you. There’s no telling what the problem will be. Is it an earthquake? Is it a […]
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So, you’ve got your first dehydrator and don’t know where to start, or you need to jumpstart your creative juices to find new things to dehydrate. I’ve got 101+ dehydrating recipes and techniques for you! Dehydrating or drying foods is a perfect way to preserve foods that are more easily stored than canned varieties. This […]
Create a Family Emergency Binder or a Grab and Go binder to help your family track and plan for emergencies. Never be without the most important information you have to save your family in an emergency.Do you have one place where you keep all of your important records/documents handy? If ever you had to make […]
Have you ever wondered what foods you can and cannot dehydrate? Here’s a practical list from Mom with a PREP. Have you ever wondered if you could dehydrate something as wonderful as avocados? I have. I love them, and they have such a short lifespan, and I want to preserve their awesomeness…but can I actually […]
A freak winter storm has cut off power in your area, and they are predicting that it will not return for three days. How do you keep your family alive in freezing temperatures? Here are ten tips to keep from freezing during winter’s harshest weather. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in […]
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Garden Planning 101: Success with Preparation
A carefully laid out plan is the key to a successful garden. But where do you even start when it comes to garden planning? The truth is, it all depends on what kind of garden you want. Gardening can be an extremely rewarding pastime, but it can also be incredibly frustrating. If you don’t know […]
Sinus Pain? Try Facial Massage, a Technique That Belongs in Your Medicine Cabinet
Do you have a bad headache near your eyes and nose? Or do you have allergies? Consider using a facial massage for sinuses to help your symptoms. While a massage isn’t a cure-all, it can help. You don’t need a ton of time, and you can do the massage anywhere. Keep reading to learn about […]
How to Grow Garlic: When to Plant, When to Harvest, and How to Store
When prepping, you know you need to store things like beans, potatoes, rice, and meat, but what about the things that will add some flavor to your life in the event things go sideways? Garlic is easy to grow and store — and it’s flavorful. Let’s find out how to grow and store garlic, no […]
21 Quarantine Christmas Tips: Making the Best of a Bad Situation
Quarantine Christmas is changing everything. There are so many things that you can’t do. You can’t travel, have extended family over, visit Santa, or go caroling. Towns and cities are canceling their regular holiday festivities. Everyone has to maintain social distancing and mask up to go outside their homes. The feeling of giving, love, and […]
How to Make Activated Charcoal
If you enjoy making household remedies, then you might want to learn how to make activated charcoal. It’s pretty cool stuff, we don’t blame you for wanting to know! Activated charcoal uses vary considerably, and it may surprise you how effective it is. Besides, if you enjoy a little homemade chemistry, learning how to make […]
Breeding Mealworms for Chickens
If you raise poultry, you may find it necessary to discover the process for breeding mealworms for chickens. Perhaps you have noticed a drop in egg production, or your flock seems lethargic and less lively than expected. Consequently, your understanding of what to feed chickens remains essential to re-establish a healthy balance. When you consider […]