Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Febreze/SheSpeaks. I did receive product for testing purposes, however all opinions are 100% my own, honest thoughts. The holidays are the perfect time to get together with family and friends. If you want to give your guests something that will make them happy, you should definitely serve delicious, …
It is important to understand how to prepare for civil unrest so riots and protests have the least possible impact on you and your family. Civil unrest can happen at any time because it is the natural reaction of a group of angry people. The anger is sometimes towards the government and sometimes towards a current …
If you're like most people, prepping on a budget is not only important, but necessary. Let's face it, when it comes to preparing your family for a crisis, disaster survival situation or even self reliance, the necessary supplies get costly if you don't know what you're doing. Being informed and having a well thought out …
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I am being compensated to participate in #Switch2Swerve challenge through the Bookieboo Influencer Network . I did switch out my regular sweetener for the Swerve Sweetener from November 18, 2013 through December 20, 2013. All opinions are my own and are my …
Disclaimer: I did receive Jim Cobb's book for review however I only recommend products I like that I believe benefit my readers. All opinions are my own. When it comes to preparing your family for a crisis, disaster survival situation or even self reliance, it can get costly if you don't know what you're doing. However prepping …
Just as good things come to those who wait, things that take time and effort may also be worthwhile. Canning food is no different; the process may take time and effort in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it, it is so well worth the time and effort put forth. In time …
When it comes to having quick home cooked meals that just need reheated, this beef stew recipe for canning can't be beat! A beef stew recipe for canning is a great way to save time and money on your food budget. With this recipe you can make a whole pot of soup or stew and …
This apple cider recipe is a popular drink for winter, but it can be made any time of the year. Apple cider can be made by simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. One of the most popular methods for making apple cider involves simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. The process …
Disclaimer: I received one or more items for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. The option of many people today is to do home canning and for this process you need to get home canning supplies. Home canning supplies are essential to those that …
One of the most important things to prepare for is figuring how to stay warm in winter if the grid goes down. Any self-respecting prepper will tell you that relying on the government to help you during a crisis is pretty useless. The best way to survive any uncertain event such as the power going …
Welcome to the ultimate guide to emergency planning and preparedness! It is my hope that the resources here will help you put together a disaster preparedness and response plan. Emergency situations are highly unpredictable and can range from natural disasters to man-made catastrophes. Often people take the time to prepare for a crisis situation, but not …
If you've been looking for a freezing apples recipe, look no further! Freezing is the next best thing to canning when it comes to having something on hand that is fairly quick to use. The bad thing about freezing is you should thaw the food before using it, although sometimes you can bypass that step. …
It is possible to make fruit juice concentrate at home. This is ideal for people who have a bumper crop of fresh fruit and are looking for a new way to use it or for those who drink a lot of fruit juice throughout the year.
I love looking in the canning, dehydrating, food saver section of the stores - especially during the canning season because there are always new food preservation products. With the recent increase in canning these past few years, it's no surprise that numerous companies have introduced new products or brought back older ones that fell out …
This Queen Anne's Lace Jelly recipe is a great way to use edible flowers in canning recipes. Jelly is delicious on toast, biscuits or it can be used in dessert recipes. Another great way to use jelly or jam is on meat as a flavoring or tenderizer.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Let's face it, a cold brew coffee maker isn't just for making coffee, although that is what this item was being sold to do. The mason jar caught my attention because when you homestead there are many …
A fun way to show off your valentine crafts is by using a combination of bows, feathers, flowers and handmade ornaments such as the ones made with this salt dough recipe shared below to decorate an evergreen tree for Valentines Day. Salt dough ornaments are easy to make, simply make up the recipe, roll it out …
The holidays are here - and while this is something you might can when raspberries are on the vine, there is no reason why you couldn't use frozen raspberries or even store-bought raspberries to make this delicious raspberry-chocolate sundae topper recipe. Simply preserve the extra by canning it and you will have a delightful dessert …
It helps to know which freezer friendly fruits and vegetable are readily available in your area so you can plan ahead for sales and fill your freezer for winter. Save Money On Your Grocery Bill Preparing food ahead of time makes it possible for you to save money on your grocery bill especially if you …
Do you feel like you can't possibly stock up on food? Maybe you live in an apartment - or there is just no home food storage solutions in your home due to lack of space. I'm going to share with you today 10 places - some obvious, some not so obvious - where you can store extra …
If you're looking for a really cool project to chase away the winter blues or even lessen your reliance on electricity, then you will want to read on to learn how to make a solar oven! A solar oven made out of a cardboard box is an easy project that you can make, possibly with …
One of the main reasons to raise your own chickens is for the eggs. However, most chickens do not lay in the winter. There are many methods people use for preserving eggs for long term food storage. The method I prefer involves freezing the chicken eggs. Eggs keep up to six months in the freezer as long …
It is important to understand the importance of food preservation inventory lists and to be diligent about keeping one. The late winter and early spring months are a great time to take an inventory of the items in your food preservation pantry. Now if you are like me, you might have a list of what …
Learning how to store noodles just makes sense. Regardless if you want to know how to keep store bought homemade noodles, how to store fresh noodles, how to store noodles after cooking in a way that they don't stick or how to store noodles long term, the answers are below. While I already have a …
It is important that you have food supplies set aside for your long term survival, which is why understanding these prepper food storage tips is essential. For food to keep for any length of time, it has to be properly stored. Not all foods are good for long term storage.
Building root cellars that work is something everyone can do, even those who live in an apartment. Root cellars work because they maintain cool temperatures, they are dark and they retain the right amount of humidity. Root cellars do not need to be underground unless you wish them to be. They can be above ground, …
Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations. Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …
This homemade BBQ sauce recipe can be made when tomatoes are in season or it can be made from canned or store bought tomato paste. Use it as it is or use it as a base to create various types of BBQ sauces to go with exactly what you are making. It works well on all …
If you've ever wondered what the best produce storage trays are, then you definitely want to read this post in its entirety because I have found the perfect solution! Finding the best way to store fresh produce so it doesn't easily bruise is challenging - especially if you store your fresh fruits and vegetables in …
If you've ever wondered how to freeze dry goat milk, or even why you might want to freeze dry goat milk - or any type of milk for that matter, than this is the article for you! While there’s still no medical marvel that can cause zombies (that I know of), it’s still good to …
This freezer recipe for poached pears in wine sauce is an interesting combination of flavors that combine beautifully. The finished pears can be eaten plain or served on top of ice cream or a sponge cake.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This food dehydration tutorial not only explains what dehydration is, but also explains where to get food to dehydrate, what you need to get the job done, the advantages of dehydrated …
It's really easy to make delicious batch cooking freezer recipes that you simply pull out and cook - some of them don't even need thawed! If you find yourself stopping at the supermarket every day to pick up something fresh for dinner and would like to make life a little easier when it comes to …
The most popular time to look for food preservation ideas is during the height of the garden season. However, just because it's not the main garden season doesn't mean you can't preserve food. In fact the off-season is an ideal time to prepare items such as breads, pastas, desserts and use up those little bits of …
There are a number of goat milk storage options. The best goat milk storage solution depends on how quickly you intend to use the goat milk. Of course, regardless of how you decide to store the goat milk, you are sure to want it to taste as delicious and fresh as possible. The key …
This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …
This was the first year I harvested gooseberries off my bushes - usually I just let the chickens have them, however this year I wanted to learn how to dehydrate gooseberries. I picked them when they were green, but while I was debating how many of them to dehydrate vs how many to eat up …
Disclaimer: I received a Shiitake Mushroom Kit for free from Fungi Perfecti in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. We received a Shiitake Mushroom kit from Fungi Perfecti, so in this post, you'll learn all about dehydrating shiitake mushrooms as well as a little bit about the growing process. While shiitake …
If you're wanting to learn how to make homemade honey, you aren't alone! While buying it at the store is always an option, making your own is always the best! There are many reasons why someone might want to learn how to make homemade honey. For example, maybe having your own beehive is just not practical …
If you're looking for an easy organic goat milk soap recipe that starts with a pre-made organic soap base, look no further! Best of all, this organic goat milk soap recipe gives you the option to use a store bought organic goat milk soap base or make your own using your favorite goat milk soap …
