As any woodsman will tell you, a warm fire at your campsite is both comforting and practical. It not only serves to warm you, your fellow campers and any food or beverage you decide to cook, it can also deter wildlife from venturing too close. When you want to light a campfire, you’ll need one […]
Off-grid Cooking with the Rocket Stove
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You know those DIY projects you always see on Facebook or Pinterst? The ones that you think, “Hey, I can make that myself!!!” Then you pin it. And…you never go back to it again? I have a bunch of those. A bunch of projects I always plan on getting to, and keep pushing them off […]
5 Great Tips to Make Camping Out Awesome!
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Like everyone, our weekends are full of running errands, DIY home projects and trying to get stuff done (plus taking the occasional nap, doncha know!) Scheduling a time down to travel some place to go camping can seem useless if you’re going to get there late at night, and have to leave the next evening […]
Redneck Air Conditioner and 15 More Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer
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Summer’s here and your air conditioning went out. How do you stay cool until it can be repaired? I’ll show you with this great hack, plus give you even more ways to keep your cool when it gets hot! A few years ago, during the worst heatwave, we’d experienced in a couple of decades, our […]
5+ Ways to Cook Off-Grid without Power
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While we never expect to be without our stoves and ovens and electrical appliances, we need to be sure to be prepared for those grid-down moments. Whether they are an afternoon or days after a disaster, or for longer periods, having alternatives can only make your life easier. Learning to cook off-grid is a time […]
How to Use Mountain House Freeze Dried Meal Pouches
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Stocking up on freeze dried meal pouches is a great way to get your 72 hour kits and hiking packs going without all the weight and fuss. Learn how … Nearly every hiker and camper knows the importance of being able to provide food for yourself without weighing down your pack with canned and boxed […]
5 Must Have Cast Iron Pieces
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I used to hate the idea of working with cast iron. Everything stuck, it was a hassle to clean, and it was so persnickety. But after a little education, a little elbow grease, and some practical advice, I LOVE my cast iron! Here are my… Top 5 Cast Iron Must-Haves The Skillet The all-purpose item. […]
Make Emergency Light from a Milk Jug
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You know those Pin projects, the ones you keep seeing people pin over and over again, but you don’t really know if they work? Well, I tried another one out for you! We took a milk jug and washed it out well, filled it with water, and then used a head lamp that you can […]
500+ FREE Camping Recipes + Dutch Oven Recipes
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500 Free Camping & Dutch Oven recipes perfect for your own campouts or for Boy Scout or Girl Scout campouts! FREE DOWNLOAD and more information! If you’re like me, trying to come up with ideas for camping food can be daunting if you want to move past hamburgers, hot dogs and pop tarts for your […]
Teach Your Child to Play with Fire aka 10 Fun Ways to Start a Fire with Kids
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I know I heard plenty of shocked gasps coming from Readerville. Let my child play with fire? Are you crazy, woman? Don’t you know fire is dangerous? (you can see more of what crazy things we learn here!) So let’s start out with the warnings. Rules for Letting Your Children Play with Fire Club: Don’t […]