Natural Alternatives
10 Ways To Make Your Trash Work For You
June 21st, 2010Those that are attempting to adopt the homesteading mindset are trying to re-learn the lost knowledge from our agrerian ancestors, as well as trying to find practical ways to save a buck or two. The homesteading mindset is all about re-purposing items we already have in our possession. Finding ways to re-purpose trash can not only make your lifestyle more “green,”, but it can save you money and time as well.
It’s All Flower Power: Use Your Favorite Plants To Repel Mosquitoes
April 26th, 2010Despite what many believe, mosquitoes are not after your blood. They can smell you from 100 feet away! The deodorants, lotions, perfumes and smelly shampoos confuse the mosquito into thinking you are a flower, and they believe your blood to be flower nectar. To remedy this predicament, plant these herbs and flowers that will repel the mosquitoes into someone else’s yard.
The Amazing Cucumber – 13 Reasons Why Cucumbers Should Be In Every Garden
April 11th, 2010Cucumbers are one of the most beneficial and multipurpose vegetables around. The numerous ways one can use a cucumber range from natural cleaning alternatives to a natural hangover remedy. Here are 13 reasons why cucumbers should be a part of every garden.
Prepping With Milk Allergies
April 9th, 2010Alternative milk sources is not a new concept, as millions of Americans have allergies to diary products, and have had to become creative in their endeavors to find tasty substitutes. Preparing an alternative source for milk is actually quite easy to do (as long as you have a blender), and will provide essential vitamins, proteins and enzymes to one’s daily diet.
Natural Alternatives for Child Emotional Wellness
April 1st, 2010Depending on the diagnosis of the child, there are natural alternative available that can help alleviate some of the symptoms the child experiences. With proper research, a parent could find proper alternatives to have as a back up in the case that an unforeseen disaster were to occur.
Washing Clothes Off the Grid
March 7th, 2010Laundry detergent is a prep item that I, myself have not began to stock up on. I was planning on using some form of soap and baking soda mixture to wash clothing, but the below recipes look more appealing. I came across this recipe that was found on the forums that should be mentioned for those [...]
James Rawles: Salt Will Be The #1 Bartering Item
March 5th, 2010Salt is a valuable commodity that could become hard to come by in a long term disaster situation. In Ancient Rome, salt was used as a form of currency because of it’s importance in preserving food. In fact, it is still used today as a form of currency in some parts of Africa.
Home Remedies for Livestock
February 25th, 2010Just like humans, animals tend to get ailments, and without proper care, those ailments can turn into serious infections. As the price of pet/livestock medicine continues to rise, some are falling back on natural remedies to alleviate symptoms in their animals.
Look to the animal for clues as to what the problem may be. It is [...]
Antiviral Germacide Could Be The New Alternative for Flu Shots
February 21st, 2010This article was orginally published on www.prettysmartnaturalideas.wordpress.com
Herbal lore has it that, while the Plague was raging in France, a rash of burglaries of plague victims’ homes was discovered. No effort was made, however, to apprehend the thieves, as it was assumed that they would soon succumb to the contagion in the homes they had robbed..
The [...]
Baking Soda is a Booming Product of the Recession
November 24th, 2009Is it any wonder that Arm & Hammer Baking Soda was the top performing product during this year’s recession? This diverse product can be used for medical treatment for sunburns to a cleaning agent for barbecue grills. Due to it’s multipurpose properties, any prepper knows to have a major stock pile of baking soda on hand. [...]
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