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Simple & Inexpensive Prepper Projects

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

Make Your Own Brown Sugar: 15 Minute Prepper

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Yes!  You can make your own brown sugar.  When I show you how easy it is to combine the ingredients for brown sugar, you are going to wonder why nobody told you this sooner. Why Make Your Own Brown Sugar? Making your own brown sugar is much less expensive than purchasing brown sugar.   November is when the big baking supply sales begin.  Last year I was able to score … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Brown Sugar: 15 Minute Prepper

Preserve blackberries for long term storage

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I love to preserve blackberries.   It's so easy to insure the great taste of summer in your food preps with just a small amount of work.  Rich in bioflavonoids, vitamin C and antioxidants, blackberries are nutritional power houses perfect for long term food storage pantries.   Here are my favorite ways to preserve blackberries. How To Freeze Blackberries One way to … [Read more...] about Preserve blackberries for long term storage

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

Egg Prices are Going Up. Way Up.

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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.

Unpredictable Winter Weather

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Snow is starting to fall and that means unpredictable winter weather is upon us. Taking simple steps now to plan ahead for winter weather emergencies can help thwart a disaster. Here are three posts that can get you started in your winter weather preparations in and around the home. Dressing for Unpredictable Weather  11 Things To Do Before a Winter Storm Preparing for … [Read more...] about Unpredictable Winter Weather