Food Storage Recipe - Garden Skillet Dinner

Use your garden for this dish. Yummy and fresh.

NEED:

1 cup of uncooked long grain rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained well

2 cups chopped and seeded tomatoes

Cook the rice up the way directions say on box. 

In another skillet heat the oil and saute the garlic, onion, and peppers until tender. 

Stir in the cooked beef , tomatoes, and the rice. 

Simmer until heated through.

Food Storage Recipe - Black-Eyed Peas Skillet Dinner

 

This is a yummy recipe. Using my favorite black eyed peas. 

NEED:

1 pound of ground beef

1 chopped medium onion

1 chopped medium green pepper

2 cans ( 16 oz each ) of Black Eyed Peas, drain them well

1 can of diced tomatoes with the liquid, do not drain, 16 oz

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Cook of the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook it until the beef is brown and then drain the fat off of it very well.

Add the black eyed peas, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring this to a boil and then drop to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring it often.

Food Storage Recipe - Frontier Chowder

Food Storage Recipe - Country Mustard Chicken

 A recipe that the whole family will love. Would be great with anything.

NEED

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast

1 jar of chicken gravy

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

 Heat up a pan with a bit of oil in it.

Add the chicken and cook until browned.

Set the chicken to the side and in the same pan add the gravy, mustard, and garlic powder.

Heat up to a boil and return the chicken to the pan.

Reduce the heat to low and cover.

Cook until the chicken is done. 

Serve with noodle . vegetables, or mashed potatoes. 

 

DIY Homemade Solar Furnace

 

 

 DIY Homemade Solar Furnace



  A great looking solar furnace that I imagine a lot of us could make. Something to try. It  is going to be winter soon enough. Grab some wood pieces and a dryer hose to build this. Easy and low cost.

Food Storage Recipe - Taco Soup

This is an easy and quick soup to make. Taste very good , too. 

  NEED:

1 pound of ground beef or you can use the ground beef flavored tvp.

1 package of taco seasoning

1 can of Mexican stewed tomatoes

1 can kidney beans , not drained

1 cup of water

Brown the ground beef and drain the fat.

Add the taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans, and water.

Bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes.

Serve. You can top this with shredded cheese, cilantro,  and sour cream.

How to make thermal drapes

 

 

 

How to make thermal drapes – Change-Making.com

 You can easily make your own thermal curtains if you have no way to buy some. 

These are easy enough to make. You can get those survival blankets cheap enough and could use sheets instead of buying fabric. Keep the cost even lower.  Low cost and end up saving you more money in the long run.

A Battery Powered Shower

I was looking up things online and looking for things to use off-grid and found this,  Battery Powered Shower. Wow! There are just so many useful things that can be found for using with no power! Why do we even need to depend on the power companies?

The kit comes with changeable dual shower heads:1 shower head and 1 Spray head, along with a separate battery compartment from the pump, prevents the need to immerse battery in water, reducing the risk of damage and enhancing safety. 7.2ft long hose, providing flexibility for multiple uses.

Portable & Convenience
All-in-one designed rechargeable and reliable camping shower kit with folding dry bag for ultimate portability, Take it anywhere you go and enjoy hassle-free sanitation and hygiene. Outputs:
Comfortable and stable water flow of 1 gallon/min
Operating time: 60mins

USB cable Charging
Powered by a built-in 2600mAh Lithium-ion battery, it needs to be charged for 2-5 hours and run up to one hour.

Package included:
1x Portable camping shower 1x Shower head 1x Sprayer head 1x 7.2ft hose with pump (detachable and washable Pump filter cover) 1x 2600mAh built-in battery 1x Exchangeable base for hanging hook and suction cup (included) 1x 13L collapsible water bucket 1x User manual 1x USB charger cable

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.

30 DIY Home Heater Hacks & Ideas to Keep You Warm and Cozy

 

 

30 DIY Home Heater Hacks & Ideas to Keep You Warm and Cozy - Cozy Cottage Journal

 

Simple ideas and hacks to help you stay warm.  You can make your own heater and use things in your home to keep the heat in.

Food Storage Recipe - Corned Beef Hash Casserole

This is a quick casserole to try and uses items that should be in your food storage.


Corned Beef Hash Casserole

NEED:

8 ounce bag of noodles

2 chopped onions - or dehydrated

3/4 of a green pepper , chopped - or dehydrated

1 tablespoon butter

1 can of cream of mushroom soup

1 cup of milk - use dry milk to make this?

3/4 cup of grated velveeta cheese

1 can of corned beef hash

3/4 cup of buttered bread crumbs

Cook the noodles as directed and then layer in the casserole dish.

Saute the onions and green peppers in butter until tender.

Add the soup, milk, and cheese. Cook this while stirring until the cheese is melted.

Add the corned beef hash.

Add this to the noodles and cover with the bread crumbs.

Bake at 350 degrees for  about 30 minutes. Serve this with a salad.

Fun Things To Do Without Spending Money

 

Food Storage Recipe - Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea

This is a soothing tea to help sooth a sore throat.

 NEED:

 

1 cup hot water 

 

1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

 

1 tablespoon honey 

 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

 

1-2 slices of fresh ginger 

 

Boil your water and then pore it into a mug.

 

Add your cinnamon. If it is a stick just drop it into the water. If using ground cinnamon stir it until it dissolves.

 

Add the fresh ginger to the tea. 

 

Stir in the honey and lemon. To taste.

 

Let it steep for a few minutes.

 

Drink tea while warm. 

 

The honey will sooth your throat.

 

The cinnamon and ginger have natural anti-inflammatory properties that may provide relief.

 

 

 

11 Homemade DIY Wood Stove Plans To Make At Home

 

11 Homemade DIY Wood Stove Plans To Make At Home

 

learning how to build your own wood stove will you on your way to self-sufficiency and warmth. 

 

24 Creative DIY Wind Power Generator Ideas

 

 

24 Creative DIY Wind Power Generator Ideas

 

Some great ideas on how to get power. Off-grid life would be much better with some wind power.

An Easy Brown Gravy

 An easy gravy to make. Great with your mashed potatoes, etc

NEED:

 

4 cups beef stock

 

1/4 cup butter

 

1/4 cup cornstarch

 

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

 

1 tsp onion powder

 

1 tsp garlic powder 

 

Melt the butter in a large pan.

Add the cornstarch and saute till cornstarch is brownish.

 

Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and beef stock. 

 

Whisk constantly until the cornstarch mixes well into the beef stock. 

 

Continue whisking until the gravy thickens into your desired consistency, for about 5 to 7minutes.

 

 Serve warm.

 

 Seasoned with black pepper if needed. 

 

 

 

Make Your Self Some Sandwich Bread?

 

Do you need sandwich bread or buns for burgers? Make your own. Super easy and taste great.

You need a mini waffle maker!  

NEED for recipe -

3 tablespoons of almond flour 

1 tablespoon mayo

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 egg

1/2 tablespoon water

Mix together and use the mini waffle maker to make your "bread"! 

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Chili Seasoning

 

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

makes the same amount of as a packet of chili seasoning

Food Storage Recipe - Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Roll Ups

Make these pepperoni pizza lasagna roll ups for dinner and make the whole family happy! They are simple to make and taste amazing.

 

Just cook your lasagna noodles for a bit, not too long or they will fall apart. You want to be able to roll them up.

 

Lay them out on a baking pan.

 

 Spread out some Ricotta cheese and line with pepperonis.

 

 Roll them up and place in a glass baking dish greased and with a light layer of pasta sauce along the bottom.

 

 Then cover with the sauce and top with mozzarella.

 

 Then bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

Serve with garlic bread and a salad.

 

Food Storage Recipe - Ham & Pasta Skillet

 Yummy and quick.

NEED:

1 can Condensed Broccoli Cheese soup

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 

1 package frozen broccoli cuts

1 1/2 cups cooked ham strips or I use cut up canned ham

3 cups cooked shell macaroni (cook as stated on box)

In a skillet mix the soup, milk, mustard, and broccoli together. 

Heat to a boil then reduce to simmer.

Cook until the broccoli is tender.

Add the ham and the pasta and heat it through.

 

Prepare Your Vehicle

Now that our car is paid off and we own it, we are seriously outfitting it for if we have to bug-out or get stuck out somewhere. Like, during a winter storm, etc. We now have 2 rubber made totes in the trunk that are not too heavy. We put camping gear in them , ways to cook, food items, power bars, and some other items that our family will need in a situation like that. Even if we are just out and decide to go camping we can. Our family lives right by a state park and sometimes when we go visit them we camp there and have cookouts. Tons of fun. Now we are prepared for anything. But, if you are going on a trip there are some things that you should do to prepare your vehicle:

Make sure the gas tank is full before you set out.

Check all of the other fluids in the car.

Have a bug-out bag type thing in your trunk.

Keep a took kit and small shovel.

Have a flashlight and the batteries that it needs.

Road flares and a good item to have too if you have car trouble they could really come in handy.

A first aid kit.

I have just put some rope and bungee cords in our trunk and we all wear paracord bracelets. My oldest son even has his shoes tied with paracord. Pretty good idea. Always has them on hand ( or foot.)

Since this winter has been so bad , I also have a bag of kitty litter in my trunk. It has really helped me a few times. I am on my second bag. It really helps when you are stuck on the ice and need something for traction. I don't even want to think about how much it would have cost me to get a tow. Thank God I had the idea to keep that bag of kitty litter in the trunk.

Some personal hygiene items would be a good idea to have on hand also.

You never know what might happen. Be prepared for ANYTHING!!!!

Food Storage Recipe - English Miffin Breakfast Pizza

 This is a very versatile dish. You use English muffins and then add what you want to make breakfast pizzas.

With toasted English muffins you can top them with a variety of delicious ingredients, including scrambled eggs, savory meats, and melted cheese.

My favorite one is scrambled eggs, bacon, and shredded cheese.I toast the muffins first then add the toppings. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts.

You can add anything that you want for the toppings. 

Food Storage Recipe - Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza Made with Crescent Rolls

NEED

 

- 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough

 

- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

 

- 1/4 cup sugar

 

- 1 tsp ground cinnamon

 

- 1/4 cup powdered sugar

 

- 1 tbsp milk for icing

 

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for icing

 

Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet or pizza pan by greasing it lightly.

 

Take the crescent roll dough and unroll it onto the greased pan.

 

 Shape it into a round or rectangular form, pressing the seams together for a seamless crust.

 

Pour the melted butter over the dough, ensuring even coverage.

 

 In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mix over the buttered dough.

 

Place the dough in the oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the crust is crisp.

 

 While the pizza is baking, prepare the icing by combining the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.

 

 After baking, remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool briefly. 

 

Drizzle the prepared icing in creative patterns over the warm cinnamon-sugar pizza before slicing into pieces for serving.

 

8 Fun DIY Solar Powered Air Heater Plans - Solar Living Savvy

 

 

8 Fun DIY Solar Powered Air Heater Plans - Solar Living Savvy

 

A few ideas. This time of year is a great time to have several ways to get heat. Get a few of these 115 hour candles and use them.

Inexpensive DIY Flower Pot Heater in 7 Steps

 

 

Inexpensive DIY Flower Pot Heater in 7 Steps – Your Projects@OBN

Another one of these DIY projects. I am going to share any of them that I see. I really want to make one like this one using clay flower pots. I like the look of this one. It seems easy enough.

Survival Items to Keep In Your Car

As with any emergency or survival kit, you can't be prepared for everything, but you can be prepared for many things.

Below is a nice list of equipment that should serve you well in a wide variety of potential situations:

Extra pair of shoes, good walking, hiking, running shoes

1 - Medium backpack or soft zipper case (to keep your emergency gear in)

1 - Jumper cables

1 - Basic First Aid Kit

1 - Quality Rain Poncho

1 - Fleece Blanket

1 -quality multi-tool

1 - Duct Tape Roll

6 - 8" Cable Ties

3 - 24" Bungee Cords

1 - Road Safety Triangle Reflector

1 - Lighter

- Extra Batteries for Flashlight

Granola or Energy Bars (furthest date out you can find)

- Bottles of Water (take these out prior to winter)

1 - LED Headlamp Flashlight (this goes in vehicle)

1 - Survival Knife (this goes inside the vehicle)

A small camping stove and sterno packs

A few MREs and survival food

Instant coffee

You can add anything else that you think you might need that will fit in pack. I also have a solar powered cell phone charger and radio in my kit.

Pack everything but the LED headlamp and survival knife in your backpack. Store the pack in your trunk.

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Creamy Santa Fe Chicken

A Yummy Mexican meal. Super easy to make and tasty.

NEED:

1 pound chicken tenders 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 cup frozen corn

 2 cups salsa verde

  1 cup sour cream 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon pepper 

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 Add the olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium. 

 Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

 Add the chicken tenders and brown 1-2 minutes per side.

 Add the corn and cook an additional few minutes.  

Transfer the chicken and corn to a 9”x9” baking dish. 

 Pour the salsa verde over the chicken and bake for approximately 30 minutes. 

Remove from oven and stir in the sour cream. 

 Serve immediately over rice or in tortillas.

(28) EMERGENCY HEAT and Light for 72 DAYS

 

 

(28) EMERGENCY HEAT and Light for 72 DAYS | Crisco candles | SHTF - YouTube

 

This is a very useful video that shows how to make an emergency heat/light to use in an emergency. Having some Crisco on hand can turn out to be a life-saver. 

Easy to make and keep on hand. 

 

30+ Creative and Doable Alternative Housing Ideas

 

 

30+ Creative and Doable Alternative Housing Ideas - Epic Gardening 

Fun ideas to make neat houses. Live in something that no one else has. My favorite one would be a treehouse. Be up above everything. Hopefully safer up where people couldn't reach you and maybe hide it to where they couldn't even see it.

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Yummy Cinnamon Crisps

Yummy quick treat!

NEED

1/2 cup cinnamon sugar

4-6 6" flour tortillas

 1/2 stick butter

 Coat the tortillas on both sides with butter. 

You can use a brush to apply butter to one side, then flip and brush the other side .

 Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered side.

 

 Flip the tortillas and sprinkle the other side.

 

 Bake at 375 degrees for few minutes. 

 

Keep an eye on them and remove once they’re done. They can crisp up quickly! 

 

 Let the crisps cool completely, then break them into cracker-sized pieces. 

 

Serve on their own or they are really good with vanilla ice cream .

 

 

 

Christmas Gift Idea - Handmade Wooden Bead & Maze Toy

Little Ones love these so much. My Little Man still has his Wooden Bead & Wire Maze Roller Coaster that he got when he was about 2! He will not let me get rid of it for nothing. You can make one for a toddler that you know for very little money and very easy.

Use A piece of hardwood for the base. It can be any shape you want to make it. Drill 6 holes into the bottom of it that are the same size as your heavy gauge wire. The wire needs to have one end put into one side and secured on the bottom. Put some brightly colored wooden beads onto it and then twist it around , like a roller coaster or maze. Put it through one of the holes on the other side and secure it on the bottom. Repeat this with 2 more wires. Make it fun and twisty. Use bright colored wooden beads. Which come in all kind of styles! They even have some that are painted with the ABC's. Maybe put the child's name. That would be neat. A personalized, homemade gift. Something that will be loved. 

How to Build a Hoop House Greenhouse for $50

 

 

How to Build a Hoop House Greenhouse for $50 - Off Grid World

 

This is what my son built last spring.  He had always wanted a greenhouse , but did not like the cost to buy one. He built a very big one and it worked so well that he was able to set up each weekend at a local farmer's market. Now , I am wanting one. My actual garden did not do very well this summer. Maybe if I have a greenhouse I can grow them better and keep them watered. The drought we had this summer was awful.

Food Storage Recipe - Ranch Chicken With Rice

 NEED:

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast

1 to 2 cups of pepper onion blend 

1 package of ranch seasoning

1 cup white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese  

Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces.

Saute in a large skillet With a bit of oil.

When chicken is mostly done add the pepper onion blend and continue to cook until vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle the ranch over the chicken mixture and then add the broth and rice.

Stir well and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and cover.

Let simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes.

Until the rice is done.

Add the shredded cheese and stir to melt.

Serve with steamed broccoli.