How to Create a Trip-wire Alarm with a Few Simple Items

How to Create a Trip-wire Alarm with a Few Simple Items

Wow this is so neat. I bet everyone could do this. Might come in handy soon with the way everything is going.  Every little bit can help and if you can do it yourself , even better!

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

An easy soup to make and it is very good. Everything should be in your stockpile.

2 pounds lean ground beef 

 4 (15 ounce) cans mixed  vegetables  

4 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 

 1 onion, chopped  

ground black pepper and salt to taste
 

In a large soup pot, cook ground meat and chopped onions over medium heat until done.

Drain the grease from the meat very well.

  Add the mixed vegetables and tomatoes. 

Stir it together very well.

 Reduce heat, and simmer for about 3 to 4 hours. Season to taste.

Build a Wind Generator for Home with a Car Alternator

Build a Wind Generator for Home with a Car Alternator

 

This is such a neat idea. Anyone who is mechanically inclined could build one of these. Great way to get some energy at an off-grid homestead.

Vacation At Home

 

You can have fun around your hometown. You do not need to spend a ton of money to go somewhere for vacation. Here are some ideas for you to do at home to have a special vacation.

1. Cook A Special Meal - Have a whole meal, like a Thanksgiving meal in June. Fancy it up. Or light up the grill and have a dinner party out in the backyard. 

2. Have a Movie Night - or a whole day. Pick a movie series and watch it. Like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, etc. Pop up some popcorn and have some fun. 

3. Look for local things to do - Do you have a local bowling alley? Do you have a mini golf course? Have any local festivals? My town is always having FREE things going on. Friday movies in the park, art festivals, farmer's market, waterfall hikes, and so on. Check out your local facebook groups and see what is going on in your area. 

4. Go camping in your backyard - Set up the tent and go camping. Really fun to do and you get to use your own bathroom. 

5. Have a game day - Get out the board and card games! Make some snacks and play some games. UNO, Monopoly, Life, and so on! Doesn't matter what you play it is always fun.

6. Do a large puzzle - Grab a large puzzle that the whole family can work on. Puzzles really bring people together , I think. Some of the best talks I've had with my mom, grandma, and kids have been while working on puzzles. 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 I had to share this when I seen the post. You have to have hot water. To shower, wash dishes, wash you hands, etc. To be able to get hot water off-grid will be amazing. 

Food Storage Recipe - Ramen & Veggies

 

Cook a package of ramen noodles and drain. Do not use the seasoning packet. 

In a saucepan add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, a little brown sugar, a little sesame oil, and veggies. Cook this until the veggies are tender. I just used broccoli in mine, but you can add whatever veggies you want to.

Add the noodles and mix together well. 

Serve. 

DIY Two-Bucket Hand-Crank Washing Machine

DIY Two-Bucket Hand-Crank Washing Machine

This is an amazing idea for being able to do laundry off-grid. Simple idea of using 2 buckets. Could be simple to make a couple of these washing machines and do double the laundry. Hang your clothes out to dry on a drying rack and you are all set.

The Complete Guide to Off Grid Water Systems for Homesteaders

The Complete Guide to Off Grid Water Systems for Homesteaders – Rustic Skills Homesteading

This is a great article full of information for homesteaders. A complete guide to off grid water. 

Save this page! You will want to save it for reference. Clean water is the most important preparedness need to focus on.

How to Build a DIY Solar Furnace

How to Build a DIY Solar Furnace 

This is something that I have been wanting to do for a while. I can get windows from the local Restore! This will be my next project. The front of my house is south facing so it would work great. Might also be a great way to save on the heating bill.

Homemade Cough Drops With Lemon, Honey and Ginger

Homemade Cough Drops With Lemon, Honey and Ginger - At Home On The Prairie

This is a recipe that I am going to be saving and probably using a lot! I have a dry throat most of the fall and winter. Being cooped up in house with dry heat, cats, dog, and still trying to hike in the frigid temps do a number on my throat and sinuses. I go through so many bags of Halls cough drops.