Sprouting soup beans is really simple and quick. If you already do the overnight soak on your beans before cooking, sprouting your soup beans only adds about another 24 hours to your prep time. You may ask--"Why would you want to sprout soup … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
ENDED LifeStraw Portable Water Filter Giveaway
This morning I've got a fun giveaway for you all. Remember my review of the LifeStraw water filter? Super lightweight water filter--great for your emergency kit. Well, Eartheasy.com is sponsoring a giveaway of one of their LifeStraw water filters … [Read more]
7 Ways to Use Sprouted Wheat
Following the tutorial on sprouting wheat, I got the question, "What do you do with sprouts that small?" Good question. They're not tall green "sprouts" like the alfalfa sprouts you have on your sandwich. What do you do with those little sprouted … [Read more]
Sprouting Wheat in a Mason Jar
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to get started sprouting is to sprout using a mason jar, and one of the fastest seeds to sprout is wheat. Canning jars are easy to come by (especially if you do any canning). They can be purchased new or … [Read more]
How To Sprout in a Tray Sprouter
Now that we've discussed why you would want to sprout and the basics you'll need for sprouting, we'll start the detailed look at the different types of sprouters with sprouting a "zesty sprout mix" in a tray sprouter. Any green leafy type sprout … [Read more]
Food Storage Made Easy Binder Review
If you're just getting started in emergency preparedness, I have a book that might help you get going. Well, actually the cute girls over at Food Storage Made Easy have a book. I've been following their blog for a long time and believe me, these … [Read more]
Sprouting Basics: What You’ll Need
Continuing the sprouting series, today we're discussing what you need to sprout. In order to grow sprouts, you'll need a couple of things. Well, actually three things. So here they are--the three things you need to get started with … [Read more]
Seven Preparedness Benefits of Sprouting
During February we'll be focusing on sprouting. Sprouting is the process of germinating seeds to be eaten. If you have never tried sprouting, I'll show you how you can get started quick and easy. We'll cover the ins and outs, different seeds to … [Read more]
Preparedness Quick Tip: Keep Shoes By The Bed
Something's wrong in the middle of the night. You hear strange noises, or smell smoke, or there's an earthquake. You need to get up and get moving and FAST is the key. Are you going to evacuate your house barefoot? Over the lava rock bed outside … [Read more]
