Category: Self Sufficiency

Easy Recipes for the Novice Home Canner

Easy Recipes for the Novice Home Canner Home canning is a great way to preserve your food and protect it from getting spoiled. Some people may be intimidated by the thought of it, but it’s actually a simple process! There’s no need to worry if you’re a bit of a novice at canning, or even …

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17 Items Everyone Should Have In Their Car This Winter

17 Items Everyone Should Have In Their Car This Winter What’s in your car kit? If you are like most other people, you probably spend a fair amount of time driving in your car. While it may seem like you could easily and quickly get help if you broke down or became stranded, please do …

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Amazing Life Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know!

Amazing Life Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know! Why didn’t I think of that? That’s what I felt when I saw these smart life hacks. Here are some of those smart hacks, tips, or tricks that make your life easier and that you wish you had known much earlier. Which one do you find most helpful? …

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10 Things We Can Learn From Old Homesteads

10 Things We Can Learn From Old Homesteads This is a great article from Stephanie over at stephaniedayle1.blogspot.co.uk. In this article we can learn about how things were on old homesteads. Everything from water source, building materials, firewood, perennial  food plants, food storage and more. Looking at the past can sometimes make the future a lot easier …

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How to Make Herbal Steams for Colds and Congestion

How to Make Herbal Steams for Colds and Congestion When a dreaded cold appears, you want nothing more than to be able to breath easy! With a blocked sinus system and a runny nose, it can really bring you down. During the winter’s cold and flu season, why not try a natural steaming herbs recipe …

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