Tag: Frugal

MIY Echinacea Tincture

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Echinacea Tincture I love Echinacea! It is my favorite herbal remedy. In the featured article from Reformation Acres talks about making your own tincture for the primary reason of boosting your immune system and helping you recover from colds quicker. However, I am of the opinion (from my …

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DIY Fishing Limb Line Float + How to Use for Catfish

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Fishing Limb Line Float Updated to Add How to Use for Catfish A great way to get some passive fishing done while you are busy doing other activities. Particularly important if it is post SHTF. You will be so busy staying alive that taking time to catch dinner …

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Tan a Rabbit Hide

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tan a Rabbit Hide I know that rabbit and squirrel hides are not the tanner’s dream hide. They are indeed small. Add them together however and you can use them for tons of things particularly post SHTF. Squirrel and rabbit are both more plentiful than larger game in most parts …

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DIY Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Wine Bottle Bird Feeder A really neat recycle project. Make your own bird feeder from old wine bottles. Good for the birds, good for you, and good for the earth! Featured from Down Home Inspiration by Kristen who has a number of nifty simple crafty ideas you might …

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150 Wartime Recipes (Updated to 200)

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 150 Wartime Recipes (Updated to 200) Almost every country has seen rationing at one time or another. The way things are going in many countries those days may be returning. Learning how to cook from scratch and with alternative or reduced amounts of ingredients can only be wise. We …

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Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies This is an awesome hack that can pay off in a big way during a disaster! A radio is an important piece of gear in your emergency kit. If you adapt the radio to receive additional frequencies you will also be …

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Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago!

Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago! New isn’t always better! Some of the methods of the past work as well as do the more modern and more expensive methods of today! Now, when it comes to the safety of my drinking …

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5 Methods for Storing Meat Off-Grid

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Methods for Storing Meat Off-Grid Making good use of meat when it is available is important in any SHTF scenario whether long or short term. It is the best source of protein we have. We can obtain protein from plants, but the amount required to not just keep …

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Transform Your Bike into an Electric Bicycle with No Tools

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Transform Your Bike into an Electric Bicycle with No Tools . It takes a few moments with no tools to convert your regular pedal bicycle into a electric powered bike.  I personally think it’s still a bit too pricy for my pocket book. But it is less expensive then …

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27 Clever Ways to Make Your Kitchen Appliances Work Harder for You

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 27 Clever Ways to Make Your Kitchen Appliances Work Harder for You Every year there are more and more elaborate, often expensive new improved appliances for your kitchen. Do you need them all? Probably not and if you want additional convenience why not make the appliances you already have …

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