Simply Preparing

Survival blog for disaster and emergency preparedness.

5-Gallon Food Grade Buckets

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I received a bit of a jolt when entering a local food storage store in search of 5-gallon food grade buckets for several bags of rice and beans I recently purchased for emergency prepardedness.   Over SEVEN dollars for a bucket and lid.  And we aren't talking gamma lids, here.  Nope.  We are talking just the plain old hammer it down with a rubber mallet type of lid. As I … [Read more...] about 5-Gallon Food Grade Buckets

How To Make The Most Of Survival Seeds

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"I bought these survival seeds so that I can grow all my own food when the SHTF". I hear this a lot.   Often from people who have never planted  a seed in their entire lives.   Experienced gardeners must be doing a terrific job of making their work look super easy for so many people to figure that if the world were to explode, they could just till up a little bit of dirt, … [Read more...] about How To Make The Most Of Survival Seeds

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

Instant Pot Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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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