Emergency Bathroom ...

 Not an easy way to talk about this , but everyone has to "go" sometime. If there is an emergency situation, like no power or no way to have running water, then you have to have an easy way to be able to "go". I keep a bucket with Emergency Zone Brand Honey Bucket Emergency Toilet Seat in my garage. Have toilet paper and some wipes. Disinfectant wipes are a great way to clean up hands and the seat. Save any bag you get from the grocery store etc to use inside the bucket for easier cleanup. Kitty litter will help also.

You Have To Have Clean Water!

Wild Survival | water

 

Having many ways to have clean water is a MUST! 

Have a water filter system and other ways to use in an emergency. 

I Made my own system from watching a Youtube video. Just used 2 buckets and a  Berkey Water System Replacement Filters. Not too hard. I bought some silver spray paint thinking that I would paint them to make them kind of look better, but I like the buckets as they are - they have measurements down the sides.

 

 

DIY Solar Air Heating Collectors: Pop Can vs Screen Absorbers

DIY Solar Air Heating Collectors: Pop Can vs Screen Absorbers

 

Something to put in my notebook to make. I love DIY and this could really be useful. 

I used to know a woman that was totally off-grid and had been for years. She had one of these sitting on the sun facing side of her house and a dryer vent pipe set up that went into her front window and the heat would just flow in. It was awesome. Her house was bigger then mine is now , so I bet it would really warm mine up...

China URGES Citizens to Stockpile Food! Should YOU? - YouTube

China URGES Citizens to Stockpile Food! Should YOU? - YouTube

 

Even if you are new to prepping , you have got to get started. Stack it to the rafters! 

How To Make Upcycled Sweater Slippers - Busy Being Jennifer

How To Make Upcycled Sweater Slippers - Busy Being Jennifer

 

This is such a neat idea to use up old sweaters that might not fit anymore or have some kind of damage on them somewhere. Be super warm.

Having Lights In A Power Outage

There are so many ways to have lights off-grid or during a power outage. One of my favorites is to use kerosene lamps. I have so many of them. Plus I inherited a few from my dad. This was one that he had sitting in his living room! Still sitting there and I use it a lot. He made this one out of a Mason jar. He just used one of these Oil LAMP Burner kit that just screws onto the Mason jar. Super easy way to have a kerosene lamp.

Unpaper Towel DIY (They Are Reuseable!) - A Beautiful Mess

Unpaper Towel DIY (They Are Reuseable!) - A Beautiful Mess The last time I went to the grocery store the paper towels were in low supply. I have a bunch stocked up, but it will run out eventually - so I am going to make some more of these!!

Keep Warm Without Power

Luckily I live in a small house. Just a hair over being a tiny. I have one of these set ups sitting on my coffee table in my living room. Over the archway to the kitchen I have curtains so I can close it off to keep the heat in the living room and light this flower Clay Pot radiant heater. There is actually heat coming off of this. Most likely would not HEAT the room , but it is enough warmth to keep from freezing and keeps my electric heater from kicking on and staying on. Right now I am just using these Tea Light Candles , But I am in the process of making some mason jar Crisco candles. They will burn longer and hopefully make a bit more heat. Want to have one for my bathroom and utility room. Would really help in an emergency.

Cold, flu, allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference | OSF HealthCare

Cold, flu, allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference | OSF HealthCare

 

Just sharing this really for myself. My son and I are sick with a seasonal cold and just wanted to check some stuff. 😟

A Homemade Christmas

This year for Christmas I am making gifts! First time really doing this. I think the first 2 gifts turned out great. Candle Holders set and coaster set. I found the tutorials to make them by just going to Youtube and searching for low cost gifts and crafts. Looking specifically for home decor ideas.

These Tumbling Tower Game - 72 pcs. are what I have been using on most of the gifts. Super easy and can make really cute items with them. 

I really have been having fun doing this. Hopefully the gifts are appreciated.