We recently have begun a new adventure! We have honey bees! Because we got them so late in the season, it was recommended by other local beekeepers to “feed the bees.” But what does that mean?
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Stockpiling vs. Hoarder. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter
No one knows what will happen in the future, but based on some of the things that went missing quickly off shelves last year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, we have some idea of what we should be hoarding and stockpiling. Make sure what you store for the long term is going to not decay and go bad.
Off-Grid Homesteading: How To Create Free Heating and Air Conditioning
Having a constant flow of cool air in the summer is the best way to beat the heat, but with the ever-increasing energy prices, and in some states, rolling blackouts, it is becoming all too clear that our power grid is not something any of us should fully rely upon. A natural option is utilizing thermal energy to heat and cool the homestead.
If The Grocery Stores Are Stockpiling Food, Shouldn’t You?
In an attempt to circumvent rising food costs and the possibility of cracks in the food supply chain, grocery stores are beginning to stockpile certain foods. If grocery stores are stockpiling food, shouldn’t we also?
How To Make the Most of Your Tomato Harvest
Tomatoes are a summer garden favorite and extremely versatile. If you find yourself stuck on what you should do with your tomato harvest, check out some of these yummy recipes and tips on how to make the most of your tomato bounty.
Prepping for the Storm: 12 Tips To Prepare Your Property for Hurricane Season
Proper storm preparation can save your household thousands of dollars in landscaping and structural damage. These 12 steps are recommended to save your trees, grass, flower and vegetable beds, shrubs, and ornaments.
How To Cook With Lavender
Lavender is easy to grow in your garden, and it can be a pantry staple. Once you start cooking with it, I can tell you that you will never stop.
5 Delicious Ways to Use Flour Tortillas (Plus Recipes)
Tortillas are a must-have for most pantries, and it is one of the most resourceful staples to have on hand when you are in a cooking bind. Whether you need to grab a meal on the go, prep for school lunches, plan a festive taco night, throw together a dinner casserole, or fix a desert, tortillas are there for the baking save.
Four Reasons Why You Should Stash the Cash!
With inflation and gas and food shortages on the rise, it is an excellent idea to have some cash stashed for emergencies. I know we live in a world that believes that there is an ATM around the corner and keeping cash in your wallet or in your home is obsolete, but there are some events that will prove it is good to have some loose cash around.
Eight Pre-Hurricane Season Preparations You Need To Make
This past weekend Texas experienced its first tropical weather event for the 2021 season, and the season doesn’t officially begin until June 1st. These 8 items are what I personally recommend completing before the start of hurricane season.
Don’t Lose What You Store: 6 Tips To Protect Your Prepper Pantry
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is difficult to use all the food I have stored. This year I have been placing a lot of emphasis on organizing my food storage and acquiring more food because I am concerned with the economy.
How I Disinfected My Home After Having Covid-19
Covid-19 viscously descended upon my home in March, and all seven members of my household contracted it. It was an unseen enemy that kept spreading, and I felt defenseless at protecting my family from it. I was determined to eradicate that germ from my home so no one else would contract it. I armed myself and attacked with the following products and technologies.