Want to blend up some preparedness? You probably already have a blender at your house. Maybe you use it every day and maybe it’s just sitting there collecting dust. Either way, I’ve got twelve super prepper ways to put your blender to use! Plus, hang in until the end and I’ve got a giveaway to […]
Sprouting Mung Beans Using a Hemp Sprouting Bag
Continuing the sprouting fun, today we’re covering how to sprout using a hemp sprouting bag. And we’re sprouting the classic bean sprout–the mung bean. You can sprout any type of sprout you’d like in the hemp sprouting bag, but it really works best for beans and grains and not so well for leafy sprouts like […]
Reusable Canning Lids Update
After canning with the Tattler Reusable Canning Lids last fall and more this year, check out my reusable canning lid update post on Utah Preppers today. I’ve got some fun product reviews still coming up, so stay tuned. Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my email newsletter for updates and special deals. Please be sure […]
Cutting Corn Off The Cob the Easy Way
Here’s an easy way to cut corn off the cob for freezing, bottling, or dehydrating. Power tools involved! I think you guys will especially enjoy this one. In the past we’ve used a knife to get our blanched corn cut off the cob. It works pretty well although the straight knife cutting on the round […]
More Hot Rocks–The Baking Stone
After the Essene bread fail, I took a reader’s advice and bought a baking stone. Here’s how it went: Hubby: What did you get in the big box? Me: A baking stone so I can try that Bible bread again. It’s supposed to work better than a pan. Him: What did that cost you? Me: […]
Two Heads are Better than One
I hope none of you are prepping alone. I hope you’ve got someone who you can discuss things with. Though not everybody does, it’s really a good thing to get a trusted friend or spouse or significant other involved in your plans. They will have insight that you don’t and will be able to solve […]
Getting Preparedness Gear on the Cheap
You all know I’m cheap. I do not like spending money and rarely buy anything new. In the wake of the free canning jar episode, I thought I’d let you all in on some other methods of finding canning supplies without paying an arm and a leg, then I thought, heck, I’ve gotten gear outside […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cookies in the Sun Oven
I’ve borrowed a Sun Oven from a sweet friend, and since it’s been sunny, I’ve been out experimenting with it a bit. I got it out Monday, intending to cook some bread in it since I was baking bread anyway, but it had never been out of the box, and the instructions say to let […]
