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
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Top Preppers on Pinterest
The social networking site Pinterest is a a great place to get ideas on prepping, homesteading and self-sufficiency. Last March we wrote a post on the top 5 pinners on Pinterest which became wildly popular. This fall we are discovering some new pinners (to us) and want to share this resource with you all. So, without further ado, we present.... Top Preppers on … [Read more...] about Top Preppers on Pinterest
How To Turn Off Water To Your House: Todays Sunday Skill
There are many reasons that you would need to know how to turn off water to your house: broken pipes, frozen pipes, and outside water contamination are just a few. For today's Sunday Skill you will need to find where the water comes into your house. If you have a house with a basement, it is probably there. Mine happens to be housed in the basement next to the sump pump. If you … [Read more...] about How To Turn Off Water To Your House: Todays Sunday Skill
Zombie Soup: Dry Soup Mix For Emergency Prepardness
I have always loved the story of Stone Soup. A community coming together to chip in and make something out of nothing is how I envision what I hope my community becomes in an emergency scenario. Homemade dry soup mix made from dehydrated vegetables is an excellent part of your emergency food storage plans. Before I get blasted by the people out there who keep prepping 100% … [Read more...] about Zombie Soup: Dry Soup Mix For Emergency Prepardness
Prepping Projects For Thanksgiving Weekend
Pinterest has been bursting with great ideas for prepping over this holiday weekend. Here are some of my favorite ideas for Thanksgiving weekend prepping projects. Dehydrate Pumpkins We've been talking for several weeks now about how this is the time of year to put up pumpkins. Here are some great directions on how to dehydrate pumpkin: How to Can Cranberries I love … [Read more...] about Prepping Projects For Thanksgiving Weekend