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DIY Manuka Honey Recipe For Preppers

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Manuka Honey is gaining in popularity today.  Unfortunately, it's expensive.  Really expensive.   This DIY Manuka Honey Recipe is a homemade alternative I use and enjoy. Properties of Manuka Essential Oil Steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the plant, Manuka oil has a woodsy, slightly sweet scent. Manuka essential oil can be compared to Tea Tree essential oil, as … [Read more...] about DIY Manuka Honey Recipe For Preppers

Duct Tape Hacks for Preppers

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Duct tape has become indispensable to Preppers due to it's uncanny ability to fix just about anything.  Stock up on duck tape and you'll be prepared for everything from first aid emergencies, to clothing repairs, to finding your way back to base camp.   Concerned about the bulk and weight of duct tape in your BOB?  Check out *this post contains affiliate links this FLAT … [Read more...] about Duct Tape Hacks for Preppers

15 Minute Prepper: Black Contractor Bags

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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

Prepping on a Budget: Things to Buy at Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving has to be one of the best times of the year for prepping on a budget. Loss leaders are the items stores deeply discount to get you in the door in hopes you will buy the rest of your meal there. I admit, I am a lazy couponer and deal shopper at best these days but this is one week that all the ads are spread out and my strategies kick in. Especially if money is … [Read more...] about Prepping on a Budget: Things to Buy at Thanksgiving