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Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts

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I've been thinking about what I could give for neighbor gifts this holiday season that would be something people would actually have a use for.  Mason Jar Match Holders are inexpensive and useful.  Perfect! These match holders provide a sturdier way to store matches, protecting them from the humidity that can make lighting a match harder.   Bonus, no more having a box of … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts

Post-Election Survival Checklist

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Unlike any other election in history, the 2016 Presidential election stands to  go down in the books as the election that divided the country.   After the last vote has been counted, and the winner announced, a peaceful transition of power may be more than can be asked of our weary nation.   It's time to start thinking about preparing for possible post-election survival … [Read more...] about Post-Election Survival Checklist

Suburban Homesteading

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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

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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

Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

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Water storage has been on my mind since the state of Michigan's crisis with safe drinking water that began several months ago.  Flint's tap water became contaminated with too much lead after the city switched it's water supply in 2014 to save money while under state financial management. Ensuring residents have safe water to drink has been a struggle. You can't boil lead out … [Read more...] about Water Storage and Flint, Michigan.

Top 10 Oils For Prepping

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If you don't yet have a stash (or a hoard) of essential oils, now is the time to start stocking up. Things are changing in our ability to access health care and you want to be able to take care of your family in non traditional ways. To that end, here is the top 10 oils for prepping and how to start building your stockpile of essential oils. Unfortunately there are so many … [Read more...] about Top 10 Oils For Prepping