Today we have another flashback to summer post. Canning tomatoes. I was going to do salsa, but the first steps of salsa are the same as canning tomatoes, so we really need to cover canning tomatoes first. Canning tomatoes starts with getting some tomatoes. Really not cost effective to buy your tomatoes at a grocery […]
Making the Perfect Christmas Tree
We like to hunt our own Christmas tree. No, not from a lot or from the store–from the woods. Besides being a fun activity for everybody (even the dog), it’s cheap. Only $10 for a tree permit. And you know I’m cheap. Granted, if the snow isn’t too deep we can easily spend that much […]
Product Review: Best Prices Signature Canned Meats
In planning our food storage, one area that’s caused some trouble is meats. Now I know meats aren’t on the “wheat, beans, powdered milk, and honey” plan, but I like meat. So does my sweet husband. So do my kids. I really want some in my food storage. The standard way to store meats is […]
All Natural Culinary Herb Seeds in a Can Giveaway
Holy cow, things have been nuts around here lately! I have a pile of posts that should be getting posted and have had no time to post them! I think I might have a few minutes to do some posting today, so as promised, we’ll start with another fun giveaway from our friends at campingsurvival.com […]
Preparedness Stocking Swap
I’m going to try something a little crazy here, so bear with me and play along, okay? You all know Christmas is coming. If your house is anything like mine, you’ve got stockings to fill, and usually Santa is a little more sparse on the grown-ups stockings. Do you stuff your own? Use a sticky […]
The $65 Knitted Dishrag
I learned to knit a couple of months ago. Yep. Feeling downright domestic. So I though it would be kind of fun to make knitted washrags for some folks (including family members) for Christmas this year. Here’s the first one: Cast on 30 or so stitches, size 8 needles, worsted weight cotton yarn, and knit […]
Bloody Butcher Corn Cornbread Muffins
My corn is dry. You know it’s dry when the kernels wiggle like loose teeth and come off the cob fairly easily. Getting the kernels off the cob is not hard. You can knock them off with your fingers or to speed up the process you can rub two corn cobs together. Do it over […]
FoodSaver GameSaver Deluxe Giveaway!
In the spirit of giving, today I have another fun giveaway for you! But first a word about this giveaway’s sponsor: Ready Made Resources specializes in emergency power supplies and emergency preparedness supplies and has been in business for 15 years. They have a walk in store in the Smoky Mountains that is co-powered by […]
WaterBOB Emergency Water Storage Giveaway!
I thought it would be fun with the holidays approaching to do a few giveaways on the blog and help promote some self reliance/preparedness related businesses in the meantime. So we’re just going to get started right now with the first giveaway. I’ve heard of people who plan to fill their bathtub with water in […]
How to Use a Wonder Oven Insulated Cooker
For instructions on making your Wonder Oven Insulated Cooking Box, read this post from yesterday. To use your Wonder Oven, you’ll need a pot with a lid that fits well (not bent or gapping) to hold the food. The pot should be about the same size as the food you’re putting in it. Airspace kills […]
