Winter is barreling down the tracks as we speak! Since it always promises to be a cold winter here in the Midwest, I thought I would share some tips and tricks to stay warm this winter and not have to crank up that thermostat! Saving money is more important than ever now so if you can find ways to keep the bills low, you can save even more money! Before you start these tips though, you and your family need…
In 10 Preparedness Items You Should Be Buying Every Month, I focused on items you needed to have on hand now just in case something happened. It is a pretty great list and I was very happy with the list. However, you all had some great suggestions in the comments about what else you felt people needed to buy. Thank you for your ideas! I actually read them and came up with a secondary list for the first list. I…
Everyday Carry (EDC) Bags are one of the most important items that a prepared person should have with them. They carry the most immediate things you need for an emergency as well as daily life things. EDC bags are not bug-out bags or get-home bags. They are the bags you carry with you everywhere. You would have them with you at work, at home, while shopping, while camping, and anywhere else you may go. As you can see, my EDC…
When talking to people about food storage, most people are believers in using multiple methods to build up food storage as well as having a variety of foods in their food storage. However, increasingly I have been coming across people who only have one or two things they are stocking up on, one method, or one way to stock up. Do not rely on just one method – you need to have a well-rounded food storage. Why? You can buy…
Updated 8/14/2025 In our quest to become healthier, be frugal, and self-sufficient, we have been making our chicken stock from scratch. It’s an easy way to stock your shelves with a cooking liquid. I have been using my homemade variety for a little over a year now and I love it! I can my chicken stock and sometimes I will freeze it, but I like canning it the best. No unthawing! Chicken Stock The ingredients are very loosely based. It…