Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage Staying warm is hard work if the power goes out! You can have all the blankets in the world but real radiating heat is what makes you feel warm and secure knowing you will be ok. I found an article …
Penny-Pinching Ways To Save Try and make this year, a year of saving and it’s not as hard as you think. Being part of a prepared community, saving should be a way of life, or at least trying to save. This community does believe a penny saved is a penny earned. Because we actually do …
DIY Canned Goods Storage Having enough food for a SHTF situation is everyone’s goal, the only problem with lots of food is storage! I found a great tutorial which shows us how to make our own canned food storage holder that can be mounted to wall like the one pictured above or add sides and create …
The Ultimate Guide To Dehydrating Preppers, homesteaders, busy moms, and frugal families all dehydrate foods. For long term storage, preserving the year’s harvest, ease of use and to be able to take advantage of sales at the market or a generous friend’s over abundant garden gifts. Dehydrating is an awesome way to store food for long …
Survival Bows (3 links) As we discussed in a previous post Gun Ownership Deterrent or Incentive a firearm is not the choice of everyone nor legal for everyone in every country. So when and if the SHTF not only are you going to need a self defense weapon but the ability to hunt for food. Some …
DIY Berkey Water Filter If you bought a Berkey water filter online you are probably looking between 200 and 300 bucks! The high price is because they work so well and are trusted! Did you know you can make one yourself for literally half the price if not less? Berkey filters are …
Building a Soda Can Solar Heater It may be the summer months and we are all thinking about cooling off rather than heating up. What better time to prepare for the winter months! Right now you can do the construction outdoors leaving less clean up chores. A solar heater made from soda cans can’t help but …
Make Your Own Sweetener with Sugar Beets Yes you can make your own! Household sweetener is often made from sugar cane, but this is not the only source. When making sweetener at home, it is more sensible to extract it from sugar beets, since these are easier to obtain and grow. This recipe does not yield …
How To Make Your Own Pet Food (21 Recipes) In a SHTF situation pet food may be short at hand and one of the most likely things you will run out of first. You could make this and can it for your pets. Will stay fresh for 5-7 years. If you are not prepared for your …
Dehydrating Oranges & How to Use Them I love dehydrating fruits! A healthy treat but did you know you can use the dehydrated fruit for a lot more than eating? I have never really known what to use dehydrated citrus for other than in baked goods until coming across this article. The article is from our friends over …
