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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
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.
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This one you just pour a can of blueberry pie filling into a baking dish. Pour the contents of martha white blueberry muffin mix on top of the blueberry pie filling. Put puts of butter over that whole thing. Bake using instructions from the blueberry mix. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
How to Bake in a Solar Oven | Homestead Honey
A solar oven is a must have! You can use them all year around. Keeps you from having to heat up the house in the summer. You can cook anything in one of these. They are easy to use.
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Having a well made root cellar would be a great way to have a "refrigerator" that stays cool all year round.
Could be a real life-saver.
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I have always wanted an outdoor shower. I finally have a place now where I can actually do this. Eventually would love to have an outdoor bathroom with a shower and compost toilet. Would be a great addition to have when the grid goes down.
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Sharing this for all of the great tips on freezing foods. Saves a ton of money to have a full deep-freeze.
Get a supply of freezer bags and freezer storage bowls together and fill your freezers up.
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Hammer - a good hammer is such a must have tool. Can be a life saver to have a good hammer.
Hack Saw - You can use one of these in the garden , to cut pvc pipes, trees, etc
Survival Multi-tool - I have one of these in each of my cars and 1 in my house. Great tool that can be useful in many situations.
Hand Drill - There will always be a use for a hand drill. To have one that is not needing electric would be great.
Pry Bar - This could be a handy tool with many uses.
Hatchet - Every homestead needs to have a good hatchet.
Auger - This tool will help you to quick dig holes for many uses. Will be a great help in the garden and yard.
This is just a short list. I also want to add that a needed item for off-grid life is a good whetstone to keep your knives sharp..
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I was pretty much with my grandparents my whole childhood. They survived The Great Depression and I learned A LOT from them. They were pretty much preppers their whole lives before prepper was even a thing. There are some great tips in this post.
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6 C. broad egg noodles, uncooked
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 C. onion, sliced
1/2 C. green pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can mushrooms,do not drain
1 (10 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 C. light cream cheese spread
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1. In large pan of boiling water, prepare the egg noodles according to the package's directions.
2. Drain well.
3. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the beef until browned completely.
4. Drain the grease from the skillet very well.
5. Stir in the peppers and onions and cook till tender.
6. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Place the beef mixture over the noodles and serve!
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These ideas could come in handy to know when the power goes out. Any way to protect our food is a good thing. Having a way to keep food will make any power outage less stressful.
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A lot of great ideas for how to have power after a grid down situation. I think it would be a good idea to have several different ways to generate power.
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A lot of great tips! I am always on the hunt for ways to save money. I will share when I find ways.
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8 oz. wide egg noodles
1/4 C. butter
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 oz. baby spinach leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1. In a large pan of lightly salted boiling water, cook the egg noodles as the directions state.
2. Drain them well and set them aside.
3. Meanwhile in a large skillet, melt the butter and on medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic for about 8 minutes.
4. Add the spinach, salt and black pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes.
5. Remove everything from the heat and immediately, stir in the noodles.
6. Serve immediately.
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25 Pioneer Skills That Will Make You Self-Sufficient
Just had to share this to everyone. Great tips and skills to learn. Anything that can make your family more self-sufficient is a great thing.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1. Thrift stores - This is my favorite way to find clothing and household items. You can also find great furniture and home decor.
2. Consignment stores - A great little consignment shop can be a way to save money on higher end clothing and more. You might even want to start taking items that are taking up space in your closet to make some extra money.
3. Discount Retailers - They have name brand items for a lot less. I do a lot of my Christmas shopping at store like TJ Maxx.
4. Outlet stores - You can usually find bargains in outlet stores.
5. Garage sales - Takes a bit of time and can be hit & miss, but sometimes you can find some amazing items. Lots of furniture, camping equipment, clothing, baby items, etc.
6. End of season sales - Watch for them. Buy expensive items out of season. You can save a bit by doing this.
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6 Super Easy Dinners for Under $60 (Week #33) – Low Dough Family
I love sharing other blogs and websites that have great tips, recipes, and money saving ideas. Sharing it on this blog helps me keep it in one place for myself also. I try really hard to share money saving tips and recipes. All of my recipes can be made out of a well stocked pantry. Keep your pantry stocked full for in case of emergency etc. Having a full and stocked kitchen is the first way to survive!! Be prepared to survive whatever comes your way.
This is another one that has a ton of great money saving tips.
6 meals for less than $60!! Any way to save money at the grocery store is a great article.
51 Car Camping Tips to Live Luxuriously [+Setup Idea Pic Inspo] – The Crazy Outdoor Mama
I bought my Honda Odyssey just for this! I want to make it into a comfy tiny camper so my son and I can travel with our dog. We tried to go up into Canada last summer with our dog in a little car and that did not work AT ALL!
I just had to share this. Beans are such an economical and healthy food that you have got to have it in your stockpile. You can do so much with them and they replace meat. The perfect budget-friendly addition to meals.
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This is a great way to have a quick meal when you do not want to cook a lot. Get a coffee mug and make one of these.
Omelette in a Mug
To your mug add the following:
2 eggs
1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped spinach
1 tablespoon diced ham or cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk eggs, add ingredients, microwave for 2-3 minutes, check with fork.
Mug Mac and Cheese
To your mug add the following:
1/4 cup elbow macaroni
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons shredded cheese
Cook pasta in microwave (about 1-2 minutes), add cheese and milk, microwave for 30 seconds.
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There are some important things that you need to do to get a better handle on your budget. The first thing that you need to do is to fill out a household budget. Write down every single time you spend money. Doesn't matter how small of an amount it is. Write it down. Keeping track of every dollar spent will help you to get control of your spending. You will see what you are spending it on and know what you should STOP spending it on.
Set up cash envelopes for the three groups where you are overspending the most. Examples of the most overspending groups are food, clothing, and recreation. Make it a challenge to see how much money you can have left at the end of the pay period. Put the money left into savings.
Use your budgeting system daily! This helps you to save money and have money saved for any emergency or something that the household is planning on doing in the future. Anything a house remodel, a new car, school, a vacation, wedding, etc. You could be saving for anything. A goal that the whole family can get into and make it fun. If the whole family is included into the budgeting it will make it more easy to keep the budget. When you start to reach your goals it will change your whole life and be so enjoyable.
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- 🍓 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 🥛 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 🍯 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1. Blend the strawberries until smooth.
2. Mix the strawberry puree with Greek yogurt and honey (if using).
3. Spoon the mixture into bone-shaped silicone molds or ice cube trays.
4. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until solid.
5. Pop out the bites and let your dog enjoy this cool treat.
Servings: Varies based on mold size
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 3 hours
Storage: Keep in the freezer for up to a month. Enjoy! 🐕
Creamy and cheesy pasta dish that is quick to make. Family will eat it all.
Need:
1 box of rotini noodles
1 can of chicken
1 can Ro-tel
Use the can from the Ro-tel for a can of milk
1 can of cream of chicken
16 ounces of velveeta cheese
Cook the noodle as directed on box.
Set aside and in a pan cook the cheese, soup, milk, and Ro-tel.
Once the cheese has melted and everything is mixed together add the chicken and noodles.
Mix it up well and serve.
Scoop the hardened cream out into a bowl.
Whip with a hand mixer or a stand mixer until light, fluffy peaks form.
Add a bit of vanilla or some sweetener to it if you would like.
NEED:
1 pound ground beef
Half a diced onion
1 can ranch style beans
1 can of Ro-Tel
1 can of corn , drained
1 can cream style corn
2 boxes of Jiffy Cornbread mix
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large pan cook up the ground beef with the diced onions and some seasonings. I use garlic powder, chili powder, salt , and pepper.
Break the ground beef up very well and then drain.
Pour beans, Ro-tel, and corn into the well drained ground beef and bring to a boil.
While that is cooking mix up the cornbread mixes as the box says to do them. Add the cream style corn to this cornbread and mix together well.
Place the ground beef mixture into a casserole baking dish and cover the top with the cornbread mixture.
Bake for about 30 minutes. Until the cornbread is golden and done.
Serve this dish. You can top with shredded cheese etc
So $1.25 for each item. Would be a great healthy snack or breakfast. Frugal and healthy. I don't get to Dollar Tree to often , but if I can get something that is healthy when I do go there that would be worth it.
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Honey Butter Skillet Corn
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I had so many recipes that I wanted to use the zucchini for.
The one one here is one of my favorites.
Enjoy the crunch with these Pan-Fried Zucchini Rounds!
3 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil Lately I have been using coconut oil to fry things in. Taste amazing and my son's dr said to use it to help with his stomach issues. It has helped a lot.
Prepare
three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with
a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, dried
oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each zucchini slice in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini rounds in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
