Category: Frugal

DIY Cabinet Shelf To A Pull Out Drawer

DIY Cabinet Shelf To A Pull Out Drawer

DIY Cabinet Shelf To A Pull Out Drawer No one no matter how large or small a home you’re living in there is never enough closet or kitchen storage space! The tutorial today can’t help so much with closet space, but will help in the kitchen! Convert your second shelf in a cabinet into a sliding …

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Grow Rice at Home

Rice at home

Grow Rice at Home I have always envisioned rice paddies within the marshes of  the Asian landscape. It never occurred to me that I could grow it at home! Rice is one of the best survival foods you can store, so growing it yourself is just an awesome project. It’s nutritious, healthy, versatile, and almost as important …

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Economy Collapse Preparation / What is Devalued Currency?

Economy Collapse Preparation / What is Devalued Currency?

Economy Collapse Preparation / What is Devalued Currency? Every year the western world inches closer to the total collapse of several country’s economies. It is one of the main disaster concerns for Americans. Especially as we have watched the results of such an event unfolding in Venezuela. Balancing their country’s budget has become a part of every politician’s …

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Winter Indoor Gardening Tips

Winter Indoor Gardening Tips

Winter Indoor Gardening Tips I do really like having my herb garden indoors. But it does tend to kind of freak out non-gardening friends when I clip a bit of green off a plant sitting in the window and drop it nonchalantly into whatever dish I am preparing! Because they aren’t vegetable plants they aren’t …

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Preppernomics -Emergency Fund

Preppernomics -Emergency Fund

Preppernomics -Emergency Fund Everyone has heard the rule that a minimum of 3 months of expenses should be set aside as an emergency fund. This is only wise. If you happen to be a prepper or anyone who is concerned with the chaos of the world today and wants to be prepared. The rule tends to be …

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Buying Meat in Bulk Bi-Annually – For Storage & Savings

Buying Meat in Bulk Bi-Annually - For Storage & Savings

The idea of stocking meat on a semi annual basis isn’t new! There was a time when each family provided its own stores of meat. Hunting or butchering doesn’t allow you to take home just what you need for today or even for just next week.

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“Green Roof” More Than a Trend

“Green Roof” More Than a Trend

“Green Roof” More Than a Trend When I first saw this photo, my first thoughts were not pro green roofs. How would you keep it up? Mow your roof? Would weeding the roof go on your gardening to do list? What about the weight, would it bring down the roof? Moisture issues? and many more …

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Practical Uses for Rubber Bands

Practical Uses for Rubber Bands

  Practical Uses for Rubber Bands I came across a ton of uses for rubber bands articles all over the web. Some of them were just plain silly. But this one I felt had a lot of practical and really useful ideas. I did search to see if I could find the same uses on …

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MIY: Eggshell Calcium

MIY: Eggshell Calcium

MIY: Eggshell Calcium Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. Many people, especially those who aren’t fans of dairy products, don’t get enough in their daily diets. This is especially true for women who as they age need more calcium than do their male counterparts. Perhaps you don’t want to take a mass produced …

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The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods & A Free Printable!

The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods

The Expected Shelf Life Of Refrigerated Foods A Free Printable! I have children, so most products in my refrigerator don’t last long enough to expire, and my refrigerator never is this neat! However, if you are able to keep your fridge stocked. Just how long will those common items actually keep? Should you be concerned …

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