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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Find Out How Much Yeast Is In a Packet Before You Bake Your Next Loaf
How much yeast is in a packet? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Mainly, you want to know the size of […]
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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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50+ Ways to Use Household Items as Emergency Supplies
Do you ever find yourself staring at household items and wondering what to do with them when their initial purpose is used up? When emergencies come, we sometimes find that we are not as prepared for all the needs that arise as we would like to be. While we all know the typical items to […]
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Creating a Family Emergency Binder or a Grab and Go binder will help ensure that your entire family is ready for emergencies. With just a little advanced planning you won’t ever have to worry about being without the important information you and your family might need in an emergency. Do you have all of your […]
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 […]
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 […]
25+ PVC Projects for Your Homestead or Backyard You Can Do in a Day
Do you have a problem in your backyard but you only have one weekend to fix it? Have no fear! We’ve got a slew of DIY PVC projects for your homestead or backyard that you can finish in a single day. There are times that we make finding a solution to our problem a bigger […]
15+ Chicken Nesting Box Hacks That You Need to Check Out
If you have decided to raise chickens, we have some nesting box ideas that you need to check out. In a recent post, we discussed a DIY Chicken Tractor that was handmade at home on a budget. In this project, a nesting box was salvaged, which made the cost of the chicken coop much more […]
Family Emergency Binder: Free Checklist to Create Your Own
Creating a Family Emergency Binder or a Grab and Go binder will help ensure that your entire family is ready for emergencies. With just a little advanced planning you won’t ever have to worry about being without the important information you and your family might need in an emergency. Do you have all of your […]
Calcium Hypochlorite: Everything You Need to Know
Calcium hypochlorite sounds like a very intimidating word with a super complex chemical compound behind it, right? Not necessarily. Things aren’t always what they seem, and official, scientific terms can make just about anything sound frightening and overwhelming. Nevertheless, we know you have questions. So we’ll start with the easiest to answer. Which is what […]
Burn Barrel Options: Where to Find Them, and How to Maintain Them
If you have many bills, letters, and burnable trash, you may want to know how to make a burn barrel. I remain one of the guilty ones — leaving my sensitive letters and bills build up until the thought of having to sit down and shred them sends a shiver down my spine. Like many […]