30 Smart Ways to Reuse Things That You Usually Throw Away

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. 

Ways To Use 5 Gallon Buckets Around Your Homestead

 This is just a list of ideas for uses of buckets around your homestead. 

1. Use In your garden.

2. Use for storage.

3. Create an emergency kit in a bucket.

4.Build an AC unit. 

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

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.

How To Turn A Car Battery Into A Power Bank

How To Turn A Car Battery Into A Power Bank

 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. 

Food Storage Recipe - Simple Bean Dip

My pantry always has a lot of cans of refried beans. This is a simple recipe to doctor that can of refried beans up to make a dip. Grab your tortilla chips. 

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. 

Food Storage Recipe - Vegetable and Lentil Stew

A yummy Vegetable and Lentil Stew ! 

 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.

How to Insulate A Greenhouse | 6 Ways To Heat Your Plants

How to Insulate A Greenhouse | 6 Ways To Heat Your Plants

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.

Food Storage Recipe - Quinoa Cheesy Bites

Quinoa is a food that I love. It is very filling and healthy. 

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.

13 DIY Composting Toilet Ideas to Make Going Off-Grid Easier

 

 

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

 

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.