Safe & Clean Water

Having clean water to drink is the most important thing to have. With this pitcher that filters your water from Clearly Filtered you can be positive that you will have the cleanest and freshest water. This pitcher is very easy to use and it is gravity fed filtered. A replaceable filter that takes out 99.99% of impurities. It even gets out Fluoride. The filter filters up to 200 gallons of water for your family so it is also a great value.

I was sent this pitcher and filter set and immediately started using it. I now only use it. I love it. I really noticed a fresher taste in my tap water as soon as I poured it in my glass. The chlorine smell was gone. No longer do we think we are at a city pool! Our city water supplier must use massive amounts of chlorine. That is the number one reason I started buying bottled water, the chlorine taste is so bad in our tap water that you would gag while trying to even take a small sip. Plus all of the other nasty things in it , like Fluoride and Mercury. It is just scary. But, now we can drink our tap water and know that it is saving us money and it is so easy to use.

How to Start a Homestead with Little Money

 

 

How to Start a Homestead with Little Money

 

Just sharing this site that has great info for low cost ideas on homesteading. I don't think it has to cost a lot to start a homestead. Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible?

 

 

 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Pink Whipped Jello

 

1 box of flavored gelatin mix (strawberry, raspberry, or your choice)

 1 tub of whipped topping

1 cup of hot water

 

 Small dessert cups for serving

Fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish)

  In a bowl, pour 1 cup of hot water over the gelatin mix and stir until completely dissolved.

 

 Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature.

 

 Gently fold the whipped topping into the cooled gelatin mixture until fully combined. This will create the fluffy, mousse-like texture.

 

Spoon into Cups

 

Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until the mixture is firm.

 

  Top each dessert with a fresh strawberry if you have them and serve chilled.

How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Indoor Heater

 

 

How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Indoor Heater

 

Another great idea for heat that is low cost and easy to make. Uses those Sterno fuel cans.

Off-Grid Heat During A Snowstorm

 We had a huge snowstorm and sleet overnight. The local news was warning of power outages. We were fine and have a code red for the roads so couldn't go anywhere even if we wanted to. The one time that the lights flickered I got my Vesta Self-Powered Heater out and got it started. I used 3 of the Sterno fuel cans. It heated right up and the fan started blowing. It heated up my tiny house very well. If the power had gone out I would have had this going already. I really like this Vesta Self-Powered heater it worked very well. Great way to get heat in an emergency. Having a few ways to have heat is the best idea. 

Solar Powered Refrigerator!

 

 

 

Solar Powered Refrigerator! : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

 

I have a small fridge that I use with my solar powered generator. It works great. If you have a way to get something to have a fridge be solar powered that could help a lot.

The homemade buddy burner

 

 

The buddy burner – Part 2 « The Weekend Woodsman

This is a simple item to make using scrap cans and such.

Great way to make something to cook on. Grab your lighters and get to cooking.

2 Ingredient Substitute For Bread

 An easy substitute for bread made with only 2 ingredients! Mix together Egg and shredded cheese. Cook them in a mini waffle maker! You can use them for anything that you would use a slice of bread for. Use for tacos, etc Easy to make and great tasting.

 I just made bacon sandwiches with some. I used powdered eggs and some shredded mozzarella cheese that I had on hand. Super easy. Just mix the powdered eggs like it says to on the pack and add the cheese. Place a spoonful in the mini waffle maker and cook! 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Special Rice Dinner

Here is something easy to make for dinner one night. Quick and frugal!

NEED

1 pound can of green beans

2 teaspoon of fat - I used bacon fat.

1/2 cup of flour

2 cups of milk

2 cups of shredded cheese

2 1/2 cups of chopped up spam or canned ham , which ever you have on hand in your food storage. I personally like the canned ham better.

3 cups of cooked rice

Drain the can of green beans.

Melt the fat in a pan and stir in flour.

Slowly stir in the milk.Cook it for a minute over low heat , stirring it so it won't stick.

Remove it from the heat and add the cheese , green beans, and meat.

Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until the cheese is all melted and the mixture is hot.
  

Serve it over the cooked rice!

Winter Camping

 Camping during the winter takes more planning than during the warmer months. Follow these tips to ensure that you are ready for anything that the winter months might throw at you:

•    Check the weather forecast before you go. Prepare for anything that might happen with the weather. Have warm clothing, dry clothing, blankets, heat, etc.
•    Tell someone where you will be camping and when you’ll be back. Let someone know exactly where you will be camping and for how long. Have an alternative communication just in case your cell phone has no service.
•    Pack more food, water, clothes, and firewood than you think you’ll need. You never know if you might get stuck or what might happen. You could get wet somehow, so make sure you have extra clothing.
•    Make sure sleeping bags and equipment are rated for the conditions. You can get some really great sleeping bags that are rated for very cold weather.
•    Layer your clothing, beginning with a wicking  layer, followed by insulating garments, topped by a wind and/or waterproof shell. Layers are so much better than just wearing one heavy layer.
•    Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Be on the watch for signs of them.
•    Drink plenty of water. It can be easier to get dehydrated without realizing it in the cold. Bring clean water with you and also have a way to get clean water with a personal water filter.
•    Prepare warm and hearty meals. A great way to keep warm is to have warm food and fill up with hearty food.