Tag: Frugal

Tips to Squeeze that Extra Storage Out of Your Kitchen

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips to Squeeze that Extra Storage Out of Your Kitchen I have noted that no matter how many square feet I own or rent, that it never seems to be enough storage room! So I am always drawn to articles that give us clever storage tips. I also tend to …

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MIY Instant Oatmeal

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Instant Oatmeal I actually don’t mind the taste of the original instant oatmeal by a well known name brand. But those less costly copycat brands are frankly, well… yuckkkk. I love the quick convenience of the product as well and always felt a bit better about my kids …

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Benefits and Uses of Bay Leaves

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Benefits and Uses of Bay Leaves Most well known for it’s ability to enrich the flavor of stews, soups and other savory dishes the simple bay leaf has other incredible uses and health benefits.  I had a neighbor years ago who was well over 90 at the time I knew …

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DIY Customized Root Cellar Storage

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Customized Root Cellar Storage If my root cellar looked like this one, I would be overjoyed! It’s great looking and adds a ton of usable space to any sized root cellar. I have definitely added this project to my ‘to do’ list. So I am so pleased to …

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Herbal Wound Care

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Herbal Wound Care   In a crisis scenario of any kind, man-made or natural disaster, there will be injuries of some sort. Whether the situation is local or national medications and medical assistance will be more difficult to obtain. In this type of crisis a simple injury could become …

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Hmong Squirrel Stew

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hmong Squirrel Stew   Many of the world’s population eat squirrel meat. It is easy game to hunt and use. I have tried it myself. It does not taste like chicken! 😛 If there is a SHTF event many more people will find squirrel on their menus. When I …

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Budget Home Defense – 20 Inexpensive Tips

Some posts may contain affiliate links.  Budget Home Defense – 20 Inexpensive Tips Home defense is no joke. Crimes against people have been rising worldwide. Many people are finally beginning to see the need to prepare to take care of themselves rather than to rely on governments to do so. Shouldn’t the same be of …

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MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Tortillas de Harina / Flour Tortillas We have recently done several posts regarding scratch cooking. One way to begin is too start with the basics. The base of the meal. In this case the flour tortilla. You can buy them by the package at almost any supermarket and …

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DIY Peeling Chicken Feet Plus Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Peeling Chicken Feet Plus Recipes At first I thought there can’t possibly be enough meat on chicken feet to warrant the effort to peel them. But then I saw them peeled and came across the recipes linked below and it changed my mind. I do believe any creature …

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Canning Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Recipes I came across this really neat resource and wanted to share it with all the other canners out there. As we begin harvesting our gardens for this year there are a number of fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Usually we store any abundance by …

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