Tag: Frugal

Coconut Oil: 101

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Coconut Oil: 101 Everything You Need to Know We have been told over and over coconut oil is good for this or that. But why? What is so special about this oil? You have heard some of the things it is used in with positive praise, but even I …

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Plant in July & Still get a Harvest

Plant in July & Still get a Harvest It’s July and my tomatoes are ripening and I have already eaten my first cucumbers and the summer squash is just about ready!  I’m thinking harvest time is coming not about additional planting. But if like my garden, you find you have a few bare spots, why not fill them with late …

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9 Truths in Old Wives Tales

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 9 Truths in Old Wives Tales I think there is at least a little truth in every old wives tale. That’s how they became old! Most are logical if you understand them but with a twist of mystery so each teller can take credit for the wisdom contained within. …

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9 Steps For Preparing For Hard Times Ahead

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 9 Steps For Preparing For Hard Times Ahead With all that is going on in the world today, the hard times ahead mentioned in the featured article from Backdoor Survival are indeed coming. Really being ready is more than just being stocked up on what you think you will need during …

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Grandpappy’s Homemade Soap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Grandpappy’s Homemade Soap As the featured article states, soap will always be an important commodity. Keeping clean is important for human spirit as a part of just feeling human and for healthy hygiene to prevent infections and infestations. Never mind the other things that we use soap on like …

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Raising Ducks VS Chickens

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Raising Ducks VS Chickens More and more people are raising chickens as an effort to be self-sufficient. They collect eggs daily and should the need arise the chickens could be butchered for meat providing protein in a SHTF scenario. However, as this trend increases we are hearing rumor that …

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DIY Wooden Pallet Rabbit Hutch

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Wooden Pallet Rabbit Hutch Every critter on the homestead needs its own space and appropriate housing. This is true whether they are kept as pets or livestock. Including rabbits! Their pen or housing is called a hutch. You can of course purchase a hutch. You can see them HERE from the bare minimum priced …

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DIY Badass Bike Modifications

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Badass Bike Modifications These bike modifications blow my mind! Many would be so helpful in today’s world if you live a lifestyle and in an area where riding a bike is practical and possible. I love the side car idea myself. I can see carrying groceries  or the …

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60+ Long-Term Survival Foods and Supplies Found at the Grocery Store

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 60+ Long-Term Survival Foods and Supplies Found at the Grocery Store If you start small and build in no time at all you will be amazed by the survival storage cache you will have built up! Better yet, you don’t need to locate special prepping or survival stores to …

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Growing Banana Trees At Home

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing Banana Trees At Home When I think banana I think tropics! I was surprised to learn that you can indeed grow these awesome survival plants at home. They do thrive best in warm humid locations. But can be grown at home with appropriate care or do nicely in …

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