Month: September 2014

  • How to Make Homemade Almond Milk

    How to Make Homemade Almond Milk

    We tend to make a new batch of almond milk almost weekly. If you’ve never made almond milk you may be surprised that it’s a fairly easy thing to do and, according to my wife (and niece) it’s healthier for you too. 🙂 Though we tend to use our homemade almond milk almost exclusively in fruit…

  • Meals in a Jar: Beans and Rice + Veggies

    Meals in a Jar: Beans and Rice + Veggies

    Last weekend we had the opportunity to make some meals in a jar which are without a doubt the ULTIMATE in time-saving inventions since sliced bread was invented. 😉 Actually, they’re far more useful and convenient than even sliced bread. Anyway, meals in a jar are also great for when you’re feeling lazy and you…

  • Homemade Goo Gone Recipe, Only TWO Ingredients

    Homemade Goo Gone Recipe, Only TWO Ingredients

    A while back someone commented here on how to make homemade Goo Gone. To be honest, I didn’t see much of a need as I’ve literally had the same bottle of Goo Gone for years and have yet to run out. Regardless, I’ve been very interested in making my own DIY cleaning supplies and I…

  • 42 Things Preparedness is About + 5 it’s NOT About…

    42 Things Preparedness is About + 5 it’s NOT About…

    I figured I would have some fun today and mention some of what I feel “preparedness is about” without sounding like a know-it-all. 🙂 The following lists are in no particular order and you’re welcome to add your own thoughts to the comments below. I also figured that I should start with some of the…

  • How to Make Oral Rehydration Solution: This Knowledge Could Save a Life!

    How to Make Oral Rehydration Solution: This Knowledge Could Save a Life!

    Knowing how to make an oral rehydration solution could be one of the most important pieces of knowledge you can possess. Ok, maybe it’s not THAT important but knowing how to make it really could save a life one day. Perhaps yours or a loved one. Fortunately, it’s incredibly easy to make but let’s consider WHY it’s important…

  • THRIVE Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

    THRIVE Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

    The other day I was tasked with making dinner and since the kids wanted breaded fish and my wife wanted to add green beans, I was wondering what else I could quickly add to the meal and decided to get into these Thrive Loaded Scalloped Potatoes: They’re easy to make as with all Thrive Express…

  • 5 Minute Prep: Make Copies of Wallet Cards – Safety Saturdays

    5 Minute Prep: Make Copies of Wallet Cards – Safety Saturdays

    I can’t remember now where I saw somebody suggest you make copies of wallet cards but I finally decided it was a good idea to do and so I’m sharing the idea with you today. The purpose is so that you have all the information readily available should you lose your wallet or, worse, get it…

  • 3-Ingredient DIY Liquid Laundry Soap That Works

    3-Ingredient DIY Liquid Laundry Soap That Works

    A few weeks ago I decided to try another attempt at making my own DIY liquid laundry soap. I had actually tried another recipe a few years back with no success. It was so bad that my wife all but forbid me to try it again. 😉 Ok, it wasn’t THAT bad but the recipe I tried–which…

  • Don’t be Afraid of the Dark! SHTF Lighting Solutions

    Don’t be Afraid of the Dark! SHTF Lighting Solutions

    As preppers we like to be prepared for nearly anything and that includes life without electricity… a wonderful invention that has reliably lit up the dark of night for generations now. But, as preppers, we also know that the power grid is relatively fragile and certainly won’t be there (at least not reliably) during an lengthy SHTF…