While talking with a group of friends, each of whom expressing a wish to buy land to homestead on. I couldn't figure out why my friends felt the need to wait until they had a bigger plot of land to begin their journey to self sufficiency. Why not start homesteading in your own backyard? Right now! Suburban Homesteading. It really is a 'thing'! Let's face it. Not … [Read more...] about Suburban Homesteading
15 Minute Prepper: Black Contractor Bags
We believe in simply preparing. Our 15 Minute Prepper series will focus on things even the busiest of people can implement to achieve their emergency preparedness goals. Today's topic? Contractor Clean Up Bags. How To Prep With Contractor Grade Trash Bags: 15 Minute Prepper *this post contains affiliate links Not just regular trash bags, but contractor grade … [Read more...] about 15 Minute Prepper: Black Contractor Bags
Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Elderberry Syrup is one of our family's go to during the sick season. Not only can a Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe help your body fight off potential colds and flu, it can help jump start your immune system even after you are sick. And it's so quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot! Elderberries are naturally high in immune-boosting compounds that are shown … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Renegade Survivalists
It seems as though one's dedication to prepping is directly proportional to how far out in the boonies one is willing to hide themselves away. You can't reach the gold star level of prepping until you've removed yourself from a city setting and relocated to an area that is a few warm bodies short of being a ghost town. With a medically fragile son, our family will never be … [Read more...] about Renegade Survivalists
How to tell if your baking powder is still fresh.
You are right in the middle of creating a culinary master piece. Your mouth is watering as you reach for the last ingredient your recipe requires. In your hand is a container of baking powder, recovered from way in the back of your cupboard. You find yourself wondering when you used this stuff last. Heck, you wonder when you bought it. How long does baking powder last, … [Read more...] about How to tell if your baking powder is still fresh.