Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. It works by trapping toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. The porous surface of this charcoal has a negative electric charge that causes positive charged toxins and gas to bond with it. While I have used activated charcoal in my family, I'm NOT a doctor. Always consult YOUR … [Read more...] about Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More
Survive Hypothermia: Prepper’s Checklist
I live in a state that (usually) sees a lot of snow, especially in the mountains. Knowing how to survive hypothermia is knowledge every family living in a cold climate should master. Let's talk about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent hypothermia. What Is Hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low … [Read more...] about Survive Hypothermia: Prepper’s Checklist
Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Lavender Charcoal Soap is the perfect blend of a few of my favorite things. Charcoal is terrific for oily skin, with the ability to pull both oil and dirt from pores. Because the charcoal can be drying for some skin types, I've chosen to add a bit of shea butter to a goat milk base, to help balance this bar. Supplies: *this post contains affiliate links 2 1/2 … [Read more...] about Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Frugal Laundry Hacks: Wool Dryer Balls
Laundry can be the bane of a Mom's existence. No sooner than you think you've got it all caught up, the piles have reproduced. Again. I've been looking for frugal laundry hacks to reduce the cost of doing laundry, as well as the time involved in getting clothes clean. As an added bonus, I've been able to reduce my family's exposure to chemical laden dryer sheets. Pretty … [Read more...] about Frugal Laundry Hacks: Wool Dryer Balls
Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light
Survival lighting options. There are a lot of them. Today I want to share with you my new favorite, the Luci Inflatable Solar Light. It is going to be your new favorite too. How I Discovered the Luci Solar Light I was invited to be part of a group buy for several preparedness items, one being the *this post contains affiliate links Luci Solar Light. Life being busy, … [Read more...] about Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light