A Preppers Best Friend - THRIFT STORES!!

Even with the rising prices at thrift stores , you can still find some amazing and useful items for a lot less than at big box stores.

 I love thrift stores so much. I have found so many prepping supplies, camping supplies, homeschool items, and more at them. 

I don't get to go very much lately, but this past Wednesday I actually got to go by myself and found a lot of stuff. The best thing I got was this Clothes Drying Rack! This is going to be such a help while it is cold. I can't get out to hang my clothes up when it is too cold , so with this I can set it up in my kitchen and hang stuff up.

I also got a Stansport Folding Camp Stove Toaster! They are not a lot new, but I had a discount code for the thrift store so got this for 50 cents!!

You can find tons of items at thrift stores. I have gotten oil lamps, and so much more. 

Food Storage Recipe - Ravioli Lasagna

Things get tight sometimes - a lot here lately- BUT, we still want to eat different things. I pick these frozen ravioli up at the Dollar Store and we love them. This easy recipe is also frugal.

2 jars of marinara sauce

2-3 packages of frozen ravioli , thawed

1 jar of roasted red peppers , drained and chopped

1 package of shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan  cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Spray a 13X9 baking dish with cooking spray.

Spread about half of one of the jars of marinara sauce in the pan.

Arrange a layer of about half of the raviolis onto the sauce and top with about half of the peppers.  Then spread the rest of the sauce over that.
Sprinkle with about half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Repeat the layer.

Cover with foil and bake for about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

Sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.

Serve with garlic bread.

21 Lost Pioneer Skills That Few People Know Today

 

 

21 Lost Pioneer Skills That Few People Know Today

I think that these are some things that every child should be taught. These skills could safe a life.  

2500 Survival Uses for Everyday Items

 

 

 

2500 Survival Uses for Everyday Items

An awesome list of items that everyone has in their home and different ways to use them! You will be surprised on the ways that these items can be used.

 

 

A Week of Lightweight, Nutritious Backpacking Food

 

 

A Week of Lightweight, Nutritious Backpacking Food

Lots of great tips and recipes.

 Great way to get nutrition while camping, hiking, etc.

Just add water and you have a quick meal. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

How To Have Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

 

How To Have Endless Hot Water Without Electricity – myhealthycoach

 

I am always on the hunt for ways to get clean water and hot water. Being able to get it and keep having it will be a great way to be comfortable and safe while off-grid.  

Homemade MREs

 

 

Homemade MREs - Modern Survival Online

Making Your own MRE meal packs can be a lifesaver. Great idea for survival kit, Go bag, and camping. They are not hard to make and can be made to everyone's taste. Great idea. 

 

 

How much food do I really need for 1 year

 

 

How much food do I really need for 1 year

 

Having a full pantry is a must for many reasons. How much you really need is what you need to figure out. Every family will need a different amount. Your family size and needs are a factor to think about.

 

 

Keep Drafts Out Of Your House...

I live in a little house that has a back room that is not too sealed. It actually has the back door in that room. Always cold. MY desk had to go by the door to that room because I had no room to put it any where else.
Sitting there the last 2 days I actually felt like my toes had frost bite. So I went to dollar general and got a 3.00 curtain rod, I got one that sticks out from the wall a bit so I can move the curtain easily whenever I need to open the door. I had 1 curtain panel that is a heavy one to put up there. Sitting here at my desk I already notice a huge difference.

You could even hang a thick blanket if you have one. Anything to cut down on drafts getting into your house and save on your power (heat) bill. I might keep it up all year and see if it helps with the power bill in the summer also.

As soon as I can I will be working on sealing that back room up and getting a new back door. 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Loaded Potatoes

NEED :

10 - 12 red potatoes , thinly sliced.

salt and pepper to taste

about a tsp of garlic salt

1/2 pound of bacon strips that have been cooked and crumbled.

1 onion , finely chopped

1 8 ounce package of shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup of butter, cut into small pieces

Line you slow cooker with foil and spray that with cooking spray.

Arrange about half of the potatoes in the slow cooker and sprinkle with the salt , pepper, and garlic salt.

Put half of the bacon, onion, cheese, and butter .

Repeat the layer.

Cover and cook on low for a few hours, or until the potatoes are tender.

Serve.