Category: Frugal

Homemade Turmeric Oil

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Homemade Turmeric Oil Turmeric is known for it’s healing attributes of the skin. It’s an anti-inflammatory, and an antioxidant.  Which makes it an excellent addition to your natural remedies collection. Especially helpful if there comes a time when your local drug store is either closed or it’s inventory limited …

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How Preppers Should Be Buying In Bulk – Clubs and Co-ops

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How Preppers Should Be Buying In Bulk – Clubs and Co-ops   Country folks have been doing this forever! I recall going with my mother as she did her pick ups and deliveries for the local co-op she and several other “moms” had set up.  A newer trend now …

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How to run electronics on dead batteries

How to run electronics on dead batteries Blackouts, storms, or any grid down scenario can leave you in the dark and without the use of your electronics. Should the grid be down or you off the grid for any amount of time, you will need a backup steady source of power. But until you obtain …

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18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry Many cook using mixes adding a bit of this and that to make it their own. Not everyone begins as a scratch cook, nor should they be. Scratch cooking is time consuming. Many of those who are the primary …

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DIY Well Installation

DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter  inclement  weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …

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Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation

Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation Eating is something we all have to do! Our bodies need a good amount of protein to continue to function at an optimum level. Most of us with gardens don’t grow enough protein rich veggies to achieve the level needed. So we take or eat supplements, or …

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6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water

6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water Quick meals when your on the go, or life saving meals if you’re bugging out. Easy to carry, easy to put together, easy to prepare, and keep for years. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting or bugging out these meals are an awesome addition to your backpack. Add …

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Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits

Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits Lemon Balm has a number of uses that are of benefit to humans including in the garden, for medical purposes and for eating. Fragrant and easy to grow it’s the perfect indoor or outdoor potted plant. See growing tips and additional information on it’s numerous uses see the featured …

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5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity The most likely utility to be down after any crisis event is electricity, It can be taken out via rain or wind storms, an EMP,  traditional bombs, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and flooding etc..  No matter the disaster, we will still require …

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3 DIY Air Filters

3 DIY Air Filters Wild fires are a terrible disaster that is horrifying to those involved. There isn’t a lot we can tell you to do to protect yourself from them other than what folks who live within range already know…. keep brush cleared on your property,  cease any outdoor burning, have your bug out …

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