I've had people ask me why they should store food now rather than waiting to see if a crisis event takes place. Many would rather have their money earning interest in a bank so that if the s-ever does hit the fan, they have the finances to deal with their new normal. Having a stash of cash is important in an emergency situation. However, I believe that the time to get your … [Read more...] about Why You Should Store Food NOW.
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Egg Prices are Going Up. Way Up.
Egg prices are going up. An announcement was made at the beginning of January alerting consumers to a price hike in eggs as California starts requiring hens be raised in spaces big enough to move around in. States selling eggs to California must also meet these standards in order to continue doing business in the Golden State. *this post contains affiliate links Less … [Read more...] about Egg Prices are Going Up. Way Up.
The Pros and Cons of MREs
Most preppers and outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with MREs. MRE stands for meal, ready-to-eat, and they are most common as field rations for the military. MREs are meant to feed one individual for one meal. Fortunately, these meals in a bag or box have come a long way since hardtack, cans of Spam, and freeze-dried meat. Modern MREs offer a wide range of foodstuffs and now … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of MREs
Pressure Canners Tutorial
Tis the season! No, not that season. Canning season! The season where families like mine harvest their garden goodness, plop it into little jars, and process it in one of my pressure canners to last at least through the winter. If we've had a really great harvest we might even get lucky enough to can up enough of summer to last a couple of years. Often people hear the … [Read more...] about Pressure Canners Tutorial
Gleaning | Prepping on a Budget
It used to drive me nuts. Driving by fruit trees that were loaded with rich, ripe fruit that was simply doing nothing more than going to waste. I'd think about how much I wish I could go up and ask to pick that fruit, but I didn't have the nerve. Things changed one day when a friend of mine told me that she had asked the farmer behind her home if he would let her go gleaning … [Read more...] about Gleaning | Prepping on a Budget
How To Freeze Eggs
Remember the good old days when eggs used to go on sale for .25 .50 a carton? In my area we're lucky if we see .99 a dozen. Eggs have gone up in price, which makes knowing how to freeze eggs an excellent skill to master. When To Use Frozen Eggs Eggs that have been frozen are good for baking and recipes such as waffles and pancakes. Frozen eggs tend to be a … [Read more...] about How To Freeze Eggs
Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars | Food Storage
You may remember a few weeks ago Tammy talked about vacuum sealing mason jars to store fresh nuts that she buys in coops for prepping on a budget. We received a lot of questions about using this method of food storage but have both had a lot going on in our personal lives and haven't had a chance to address them. Imagine how happy I was to see that Lisa Bedford recently … [Read more...] about Vacuum Sealing Mason Jars | Food Storage