Sewing To Save Money

Yes, I am already sewing for spring and summer! I have cabin fever and tons of fabric. I am starting with some tshirts for my Little Man. I have enough fabric to make him , maybe, 10 in different patterns. He is going to need all new shorts also. He has gotten so tall. With what I spent on " fabric " and the patterns, I would have him all new clothes for spring and most of summer for about $10.00! That is a great savings!

I get all of my fabric from thrift stores. Repurpose sheets etc. I love those " tshirt" fabric sheets! I can make so much out of those. $1.50 a sheet! Vintage sheets with the cool prints make great skirts.

I get most of my patterns from thrift stores. You can find some great ones. Usually about 50 cents a piece or box lots for a couple of dollars.

I taught myself how to sew on a singer sewing machine that I got at a flea market for $25.00. I still am using it. Ten years later.

Sewing can be a real way to save money.

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Taquitos (easy)

So easy!

I couldn't wrap them up very tight though.

Precooked grilled chicken strips - I always keep a big bag of them in freezer for quick meals.

Taco seasoning

4 ounces of cream cheese

Shredded colby jack cheese

1 can black beans - you won't use whole can.

Tortillas - I used wheat ones this time

Slowly soften the cream cheese. Heat up the black beans.

Put some of the frozen chicken in pan. Let cook and then shred it up. Add some water and taco seasoning. Let cook for a few minutes, until it thickens.

Take a tortilla and put some of the cream cheese on it. Put the chicken and black beans and top with cheese.

Roll them up as tight as you can. I was able to make 7 with mine. Place them on a lightly greased pan and put some vegetable oil on top of them , tiny bit. Put in oven at 375 degrees and bake til golden brown.

Serve with salsa to dip them into.

Homeschool Minute - Make Hand Cast

We are starting to get cabin feaver! Super cold weather has us stuck in the house. I mixed up some of this simple dough for my Little Man to make a cast of his hand for daddy!

Recipe:

12 tablespoons of flour

9 tablespoons of salt

9 tablespoons of water

Let kids mix it up than put on a cookie sheet. They use a rolling pin to roll it out. Press their hands into it to make a good handprint. Use something to make name and date. Stick in oven at 200 degrees for about 4 hours. Bring out and let cool. They can decorate them anyway they want.

Dough is not edible.

Get Your Teeth Fixed Before SHTF!

I have been dealing with a broken tooth for years and broke a second tooth a while back on some easter candy. Horrible pain. Had no insurance until last summer for some reason we had dental so I went in and couldn't have any dental work done because of my heart murmur and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Without any health insurance no doctor in our small town would even think of seeing me until I paid for it all , test, etc up front. Couldn't be done. I suffered for months with toothaches that no amount of oragel or tylenol would help. I was at my wits end. Nothing was getting done at home because I could barely get off the couch. No sleep! No food. FINALLY first of the year , my hubby gets health insurance. I was into a doctor the day after I got the card and The past Monday I had the 2 teeth pulled. I feel so much better. I was so full of infection that I was so sick from it. Now I am actually up and moving. Been up since 5 am doing much needed housework.

 Make sure that you take care of your teeth. The pain can lay you out for a while. Don't put it off! What if there was a disaster or something that kept you from being able to get to a dentist. Don't take any chances - get the work done ASAP and if you can't get to the dentist make sure you have some good books on hand , like Where There Is No Dentist! I seriously thought that I was going to die. That is how much pain I was in. The no sleep was getting to me. My hubby said my eyes looked wild! Yeah pain will do that to you.

The Basics 4 Survival (A Wilderness Survival Topic)

The Basics 4 Survival (A Wilderness Survival Topic) was a free kindle book when this post was written. The topic of wilderness survival is quickly gaining a huge interest in today's society, as more people than ever before are becoming both aware of, and concerned toward, world events, weather, and dangerous natural phenomena. This awareness has led to a boom in survivalism, prepping,bushcraft, and interest in wilderness survival. "The Basics 4Wilderness Survival, Volume 2" provides an overview of the basics of wilderness survival. Included is the necessary information concerning the concepts, attitudes, mindset, and gear necessary for the beginning prospective survivalist. My goal is to provide a rock solid basis of understanding concerning basic wilderness survival knowledge to the reader, granting a stable knowledge platform to further build upon. If you are wanting to learn wilderness survival, this book is the place to start.

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide 2nd Edition (100 TIPS) #1 Favorite of Walking Dead Fans (Zombie Survival PRO)

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide 2nd Edition (100 TIPS) #1 Favorite of Walking Dead Fans (Zombie Survival PRO) was a free kindle book when this post was written.

 ***100 ZOMBIE SURVIVAL TIPS FROM THE PROS!***
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This is more than just a funny book with rules about the zombie apocalypse... this might actually save your life and the lives of your friends & family!

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Way to wash small loads

I have been saving my laundry soap bottles. They are perfect for small loads, like unmentionables. There is just enough soap left in them for this.  Fill the bottle about three quarters of the way with really hot water. Stuff your items in and shake it up for a couple of minutes. Empty and rinse a few times. I then hang them up on my clothes dryer that I have in the kitchen. Clean and dry in no time! Plus save money by not wasting water and power running washing machine and dryer.

So, start saving your " empty " bottles of laundry soap.

Reality Check: W. Va. chemical spill's plume and Ky.

Reality Check: W. Va. chemical spill's plume and Ky.

This is a story that I have been following. Really makes you think about being prepared for any kind of water disaster. You have to have clean water to use and drink. Something like this would be awful. 

The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival

The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival was a free book for the kindle or kindle reading app when this post was written.

 The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival is an excellent resource and foundational guide that covers many topics of going mobile in a survival situation. Especially helpful for the seeker and the new-to-prepping, there are also many great ideas for even the seasoned prepper.

The reasons why you prep really don’t matter. What matters is how long you’re prepping for, and the means you go about doing it. This guide will show you how to determine if going mobile is the best prepping strategy for you, and many tips and tricks for surviving on the road.

Do you worry what would happen to your family in an emergency?

With The Nomad Prepper, you'll learn the following:
- Discover if mobile survival is the best path for you and your family;
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- Come to grips with the what, where, when and how mobile survival and nomad prepping can work for you and your family;
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You'll learn all of this, and so much more, with The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival!

Survival Pantry: The Prepper's Guide To Food Storage, Water Storage, Canning And Preserving

Survival Pantry: The Prepper's Guide To Food Storage, Water Storage, Canning And Preserving was a free book for kindle or kindle app on computer or tablet.

Survival Pantry

The Prepper's Guide To Food Storage, Water Storage, Canning And Preserving

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Our world is becoming more volatile each and everyday.  Large scale natural disasters, economic collapse, and terrorism are real world situations that threaten our way of life.  Preppers are prepared for any type of disaster, ranging from common natural disasters to unlikely large scale events. By being prepared to survive in an environment where our every necessity is scarce, preppers understand how to take action. How much you decide to prep is up to you, but having an understanding of this information and being able to utilize these techniques could mean the difference between life and death. This book covers food storage and techniques that could determine you or your family's survival should a disaster occur.
This Book Will Cover:

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