Expiration dates are only an indicator of optimal freshness in canned goods. Just because your can of food has reached the printed expiration date does not mean it needs thrown out. Food can be edible and nutritious long past printed expiration … [Read more]
FoodSaver and Freezer Label Giveaway!
FoodSaver / Freezerlabel.Net Freezer Label Giveaway A group of my homesteading and preparedness blogger friends have come together to bring this giveaway to you. By entering you have the chance to win 1 of 3 prizes! 3 Winners 1 - The first prize … [Read more]
Super Spring Canning Giveaway!
Who's ready for a giveaway? I know you all have plans to can something this year, and if you didn't you can now! I've teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you this giveaway for TWO fantastic canners. One winner will win both an All … [Read more]
27+ Clever Ways to Use Dandelions
Hold off on the weed spray! That shining yellow flower that pops up all over creation in the spring doesn't need to be eradicated. Although dandelions are typically thought of as a pesky weed, they are entirely edible from root to bloom and have … [Read more]
How to Save Carrot Seeds
Welcome! this post is part of the Prepared Bloggers' 30 Ways of Homesteading roundup! At the bottom of this post you'll find lots of great links to other ways to become self sufficient through homesteading, so be sure to check them out! Saving … [Read more]
4 Compelling Reasons to Keep Your Gas Tank More than Half Full
How full is your gas tank right now? Let me tell you a little story about me in a past life. Well, okay, it was only about 8 years ago, but I've learned a lot since then. We live in an area where the nearest decent shopping is 45 miles away. So … [Read more]
72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 6: Sanitation and Personal Care
In an emergency, staying clean can help prevent disease. No need to make a bad situation worse by spreading disease through poor sanitation if you can do something to prevent it. In addition to preventing disease, cleanliness can be a huge morale … [Read more]
Get a Jump Start on Gardening with this Jora Drum style Composter Giveaway!
The Prepared Bloggers are at it again, bringing you a fantastic chance to win a fabulous prize! This week we're giving you a chance to win this Jora Drum-style composter, valued at $319.00! You can view more details about the composter HERE at … [Read more]
72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 5: First Aid and Medical Supplies
Welcome back to our 72 Hour Emergency Kit series! This week we're stocking our kits with first aid supplies. Medical supplies can help everything from a blister to a broken arm, and any of you who have seen a crying child cured with a band aid know … [Read more]
Six Things to Scout Along Your Evacuation Route
Evacuations happen every year around the country for various reasons. From weather related emergencies to chemical spills to wild fire, you may be asked to evacuate your home with very little notice. Or you could decide to leave (or "bug out") on … [Read more]