No one likes looking at a boring garden. Most people garden because they love the variety of color their garden produces. Gardens are great for working hard and getting out in nature. So, stop having a boring garden and get your butt to work on these creative ways to add color to your garden. Creative Ways to Add Color to Your Garden Take care of that garden Honestly, one of the best things you ...
Prepping Your 72 Hour Kit
This is a Sponsored Post written on behalf of SUSTAIN survival kit. All thoughts are my own. Have you ever found yourself stressing over the what-ifs in life? Natural disasters, and other emergencies are unpredictable, but you can be sure that you are prepared for any disastrous surprises that life throws your way. Prepping your 72 hour kit ahead of emergencies will take a lot of stress off of you ...
Prepper Supplies to Have on Hand
Maybe you have always been curious, maybe you have scoffed at it but now you are thinking that having some prepper supplies on hand is not such a bad idea. Related- How to Start Homesteading Where do you start? What should you have in your home or shelter to get you and your family through some rough days? These 12 items are things that I consider must have prepping supplies and can be ...
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
I like using bar soap in our Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent. I used Johnson's baby bar soap in this batch. You can also use Dr Bronner's baby mild Castile liquid soap. If you use a powder detergent try our Homemade Laundry Powder Detergent Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent You will need: 1 bar Johnson’s Baby Bar1 ½ cups A&H Super Washing Soda2 gallons of water10 drops lavender ...
How to Prepare for Unexpected Flooding
Facing a flood is something that no family wants to go through, but unfortunately, sometimes life surprises us with one. Whether it is a flash flood or something large such as a “500-year flood,” the damage that is sustained can often be expensive both in money and in other areas such as quality of life or even life itself. Learning how to prepare for unexpected flooding before it happens can mean ...
How to Feed Your Family During a State Wide Disaster
What happens if your state shuts down during an emergency and you have no way to feed your family? Food and water is essential to ensuring your family survives any disaster. Don’t wait until it’s too late or until an emergency strikes. Here is how to feed your family during a state-wide disaster. #1. Don’t wait till it is too late.When a state-wide disaster hits, you want to be prepared ...
How to Can Garlic and Herb Potatoes
These Garlic and Herb Potatoes will be a great addition to your winters preps. Potatoes are a low acid vegetable and safe canning practices recommend you use a pressure cooker to can them rather than the hot water bath method grandma used to use. Related- How to Can Green Beans in a Pressure Canner Canning Garlic and Herb Potatoes in a Pressure Cooker For each pint you will ...
Canning Green Beans in a Pressure Cooker
Simple green beans are a great staple to have on hand that go with a wide variety of main dishes so today I am going to give you my super easy process for canning green beans in a pressure cooker at home. Related- How to Can Garlic and Herb Potatoes It is time to get some of that great fresh summer produce preserved and put up for the coming fall and winter months. Using your ...
Adding Chickens to the Homestead
Thought about adding chickens to the homestead, but haven't quite convinced yourself you need them? This post will help you see why homestead chickens are a good idea. Who knows your new best friend might end up being a chicken. Related- Which Chickens are the best Egg Layers Adding chickens to the homestead Eggs, eggs, eggs. Odds are this is the reason you are thinking about chickens. ...
10 Great DIY Greenhouses
If you have a green thumb, are trying to develop one, getting into homesteading, just want to start growing your own vegetables or flowers there is a DIY greenhouse to meet your needs here. From small upcycled models to larger ones that will help sustain a family. DIY Greenhouse 1. This greenhouse from Liz Marie Blog made from rustic old windows is not only functional but it’s ...