The Best Board Games to have on hand for power outage boredom. Whether you’re looking to keep everyone entertained during a winter storm, a power outage, or just a cozy family night in, this list of our family’s favorite board games has you covered. If you’re a homeschool family, these games are also a fantastic…
Something I have found, since getting animals last Spring, is the house just isn’t always fresh. I want my house to smell like a home, not a barn. When you first walk in to your home on your homestead does it smell fresh? Clean? I don’t mean like bleach. Or chocolate chip cookies, although cookies…
How to dehydrate garlic This is much more simple than you might think. A great way to add to your long-term preservation of food and spices. By removing moisture from fresh garlic cloves, you not only intensify their flavor but also extend their shelf life significantly. This process concentrates the garlic’s taste, making it a…
Water storage for emergencies is one of the most essential resources for human survival. In emergency situations, access to safe and clean drinking water becomes even more critical. Having a reliable water storage option in place is crucial to ensure that you and your family have access to clean water during an emergency. In this…
Natural disasters, power outages, and other emergencies can strike at any time, leaving us without access to food and other essential supplies. That’s why it’s important to have a plan in place for emergency food storage. In this article, we’ll discuss how to prepare for emergencies by storing food, including the best types of…
Have you wondered how to pressure can ground beef? I did so I tried it and it really can be done and done safely. I was able to purchase the 40 pounds of ground beef from Zaycon Foods again. It’s the ONLY way I will buy my ground beef if we don’t have access to…
Crafting a gardener’s survival kit with essential oils adds a fragrant and effective touch to your gardening routine. In this essential oil-infused arsenal, consider including versatile oils like tea tree, known for its anti-fungal properties, and citronella, a natural insect repellent. Lavender and peppermint oils offer calming scents while acting as deterrents for pests….
Over the years I have written about Morale Boosting Foods if the SHTF, 5 Things I’ll Miss the Most if the SHTF, and this post about Normalcy Bias. STRESS I don’t think I have shared what oils will help your actual stress when the SHTF. Your SHTF may look different than mine, but I think…
Eating in a way that supports good health doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, healthy food is often less expensive than unhealthy food. Even if you’re on a budget, you can still follow an extremely healthy diet. There’s no reason to resort to unhealthy food just because you’re not flush with cash. Use these…
Clove essential oil, derived from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, boasts a myriad of therapeutic properties, making it a versatile addition to any essential oil collection. From oral care to emotional balance, clove oil can be incorporated into your daily routine in numerous ways. Here are ten creative ways to…