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Orange flavored
1/2 cup of fresh orange juice
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
1 cup of coconut water
1 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1 teaspoon of raw honey
Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse for about 30 seconds and serve.
1/3 of a package of boneless and skinless chicken thighs
a pound of fresh green beans
1/2 pound of fresh carrots, diced
1 cup of white rice
3 cups of chicken broth
1/2 cup of frozen peas
Place the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.
Add the green beans and carrots around and on top of the chicken.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour 2 cups of the broth.
Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours.
After that cooks for about 4 hours add the rice, 1 cup of broth, and the peas.
You can also add the juice of a lemon.
Cook for another 1 to 2 hours on low.
Or however long it takes for the rice to get done.
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20 Ways to Purify Water Off The Grid
Having clean water is a must! You cannot survive without clean drinking water. Even if the water looks good you should still purify it.
Grab a tote and fill it up with the things on this list. Keep the tote where you can get to it if something happens and all of the items in it are useful for a disaster.A good tote will keep things safe from water and more. Keep the items safe for when you have to have them they are there. You should have more items than what is on this list, but this is a start for new preppers. You should at least have this. Should be enough for a couple of weeks. To start out. From there you should add to your items and build up a large pantry.
1. Water
2. Non- perishable food
4. First aid kit
5. Flashlight
6. Blanket
7. Candles
8. Can Opener
9. Prescription Medicines
10. Pet food
11. Warm clothing
12. Cell phone or handheld cb radio
13. Matches
14, Whistle
15, Cash & extra keys
16. Basic tool set
17. Baby items
18. Important documents and list of emergency contacts
19. Hygiene items
20. Mask for dust etc
This is just a start. ADD TO IT. STARTING SMALL IS A START. It does not have to cost a lot to start prepping.
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Power in the Apocalypse (How to Build a Wood-Gasifier) : 6 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
I wish I was more handy. There are so many ways to create power and if you are handy than it would be an awesome thing to be able to do. Having power in an off-grid apocalypse situation would be the best.
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3 Powerless Cookers You Can Make Using Scraps
Everyone has to know several ways to cook without power. There will come a time that you will be in a power outage of some kind and will still have to cook some food or boil water to be able to have clean water. Learn the many ways now before you need them. Find what works for you.
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30 Smart Ways to Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away - Ask a Prepper
Great ideas for reusing items. There is always something that can be done with anything instead of throwing it out. Could save you money. Reuse items instead of buying new.
1. Use In your garden.
2. Use for storage.
3. Create an emergency kit in a bucket.
5. Mouse trap.
6. Coin Bank.
7. Washing Machine. Or This idea.
8. A chicken feeder.
9. Make a 5 gallon shower.
10. Make an outdoor sink.
11. Solar powered water heater.
12. A toilet.
13. Store fishing gear.
14. Build a water filter.
This is just a short list to give you some ideas. I am sure that there are many more things that can be done with buckets.
10 Ways to Keep Warm Without Electricity
It has been cool in the mornings here. Has me thinking of winter. I'm not ready for winter. Never am. Do not like the cold. BUt, this summer has been so hot and dry. We are in a drought here and my garden did not produce. So this year I am kind of ready for winter and having cool weather.
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Have as many ways to create power that you can have. If grid goes down you will be able to power anything. Be able to get power when you need it. With this you could link several batteries together to create even more.
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NEED
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 tomato , chopped
shredded cheese
In a pan combine the refried beans, taco seasoning, and tomato.
Cook on low for about 20 minutes.
Stir it a lot while it is cooking.
Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese.
Serve while hot.
NEED:
1 cup lentils, rinsed
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh spinach, for serving
1. Add lentils, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and tomatoes to the Crock-Pot.
2. Pour in vegetable broth and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
4. Stir in fresh spinach just before serving.
Having a greenhouse is a dream of mine. These are some great tips for keeping your greenhouse warm. I think that having a greenhouse is a must have item. Even a small one. Being able to grow your own food will save your life.
NEED:
1 cup of cooked quinoa
1 large egg
1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp. of minced garlic
1 tbsp. of flour
½ cup of cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix them together thoroughly.
Form the mixture into small balls that are tightly-packed.
Place the balls on a baking tray.
Preheat the oven to a temperature of 350°F.
Bake the quinoa balls until they turn golden brown in color.
This usually takes a period of 15 minutes.
Serve the quinoa cheesy bites hot.
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13 DIY Composting Toilet Ideas to Make Going Off-Grid Easier
A composting toilet would come in handy when living off-grid. They can be VERY expensive so why not look into a DIY compost toilet! They all pretty much do the same thing. If you can do it yourself and save money that will be all the better.
12 Wood Burning Stoves For Sustainable & Fun Cooking
I love wood burning stoves. The fuel is easy to get and they get very hot. Can heat a whole house. Really seems like the best to have for off the grid living.
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This one you just pour a can of blueberry pie filling into a baking dish. Pour the contents of martha white blueberry muffin mix on top of the blueberry pie filling. Put puts of butter over that whole thing. Bake using instructions from the blueberry mix. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
How to Bake in a Solar Oven | Homestead Honey
A solar oven is a must have! You can use them all year around. Keeps you from having to heat up the house in the summer. You can cook anything in one of these. They are easy to use.
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Having a well made root cellar would be a great way to have a "refrigerator" that stays cool all year round.
Could be a real life-saver.
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I have always wanted an outdoor shower. I finally have a place now where I can actually do this. Eventually would love to have an outdoor bathroom with a shower and compost toilet. Would be a great addition to have when the grid goes down.
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Sharing this for all of the great tips on freezing foods. Saves a ton of money to have a full deep-freeze.
Get a supply of freezer bags and freezer storage bowls together and fill your freezers up.
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Hammer - a good hammer is such a must have tool. Can be a life saver to have a good hammer.
Hack Saw - You can use one of these in the garden , to cut pvc pipes, trees, etc
Survival Multi-tool - I have one of these in each of my cars and 1 in my house. Great tool that can be useful in many situations.
Hand Drill - There will always be a use for a hand drill. To have one that is not needing electric would be great.
Pry Bar - This could be a handy tool with many uses.
Hatchet - Every homestead needs to have a good hatchet.
Auger - This tool will help you to quick dig holes for many uses. Will be a great help in the garden and yard.
This is just a short list. I also want to add that a needed item for off-grid life is a good whetstone to keep your knives sharp..
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I was pretty much with my grandparents my whole childhood. They survived The Great Depression and I learned A LOT from them. They were pretty much preppers their whole lives before prepper was even a thing. There are some great tips in this post.
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6 C. broad egg noodles, uncooked
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 C. onion, sliced
1/2 C. green pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can mushrooms,do not drain
1 (10 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 C. light cream cheese spread
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1. In large pan of boiling water, prepare the egg noodles according to the package's directions.
2. Drain well.
3. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the beef until browned completely.
4. Drain the grease from the skillet very well.
5. Stir in the peppers and onions and cook till tender.
6. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Place the beef mixture over the noodles and serve!
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These ideas could come in handy to know when the power goes out. Any way to protect our food is a good thing. Having a way to keep food will make any power outage less stressful.
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A lot of great ideas for how to have power after a grid down situation. I think it would be a good idea to have several different ways to generate power.
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