Depression Era Tips I think my grandparents got lucky during the depression, they heard a rumor a few days before the sheriff Dept. came to there apartment building and kicked everyone out. The building was bulldozed down. They packed up everything and went to my Great grandparents farm storing thing’s in the barn. they lived …
Category: Frugal
Cooler Cooked Corn
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cooler Cooked Corn Cooler cooked corn aka redneck cooler corn is done in a cooler very similar to thermos cooking. It’s just on a bigger scale than a thermos for feeding more than a single person. I would imagine you could use this method on almost any vegetable that …
MIY Flour at Home
MIY Flour at Home If you want to eat healthier, save on grocery costs, become more self-sufficient, or even just practice your scratch cooking skills. Making your own home milled flour is a great place to start! Flour is one of those commodities that it is hard to store enough of due to the sheer volume …
Rocket Stove for Mass Heating
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Rocket Stove for Mass Heating We talk a lot about rocket stoves for cooking purposes on all homesteading, prepping, camping, and even hiker sites. But rarely with the idea of one large enough to provide mass heating for our shelter or homes. Not only could you save a bundle …
No Pectin Gingered Rhubarb Jam
No Pectin Gingered Rhubarb Jam Vintage recipe with no added pectin By Diana Rattray Southern Food Expert Ingredients 4 cups diced fresh rhubarb 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger 2 tablespoons lemon juice red food coloring, if desired, for color (I don’t use this, and it leaves the jam a little …
DIY Canning Pantry from Pallets
DIY Canning Pantry from Pallets You know we love a recycle project and this one is a sweet little pantry cupboard made from old pallets. These plans could be used even if you don’t have a country kitchen. Just paint the boards to match any décor. I however, love the raw wood look and if …
Using Grass Clippings in Gardens and Coops
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Using Grass Clippings in Gardens and Coops I am always thrilled to find that something can be recycled rather than ending up in a landfill somewhere. Now instead of seeing those grass clippings as a bother to clean up or worse not cleaned up and brought into my home …
50 Uses for an Emergency Blanket
50 Uses for an Emergency Blanket Just a few days ago we featured an article from Gray Wolf Survival with his opinion that the mylar emergency blanket wasn’t to his liking but had other uses. If you missed that posting, you can see it here>> Do Mylar Emergency Blankets Really Work? In that article he also …
Off-grid When the Stockpile Is Gone
Off-grid When the Stockpile Is Gone Stockpiling some food products is only smart for a long- or short-term crisis scenario. Many people disagree saying that for the long term a stockpile will do you no good. It will eventually run out and then where will you be? I both agree and disagree with that statement and …
MIY Canned Raspberries
MIY Canned Raspberries I love raspberries!! Around here they grow like weeds and it’s like being given a tasty gift. I also believe in waste not want not and have learned how to can them for the off season. Here is how! Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 cup to 4 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 …