I came across this blog when looking for small home plans, this family of 8 I believe, live in a converted shipping container. While I am not on the same page of living that frugally and self sufficient it was interesting reading in some parts so I thought I would share...
Markdown.com has tattler reusable canning lids on sale for 40% off today. The deal is 100 reg mouth lids, and 100 wide mouth for 85.75 (free shipping) Just thought I would share in case you were interested!!!
I was hoping to hear from people who have experience in this, I do a lot more than most but end up donating huge stocks to the food banks when moving time comes. I really hate to do that but we have a weight limit we max every time.
So what would you suggest? I have been a prepper for many years...
I went to Costco this week and they had three pack of clear (nice and bright) LED lights for 17.00, they are AWESOME so far! They replaced the fluorescent in my chandelier that used 42 watts total for now a total usage of less than 10 and I have more light output, I am going to purchase a pack...
Our ewe is overdue, she was in with the ram and bred and should have lambed a few weeks ago, should I be concerned or just let her do her thing? This is her 5th pregnancy and she delivers with no complications, normally during the night and is a great mom. Yesterday she was running around which...
I am always on the hunt for unusual or just darn yummy canning recipes, do you want to share your favorites?
Mine are Annie's Salsa
Habanero gold
Apple Jalapeno
Most of my recipes come from Friends, Recipezaar, and Gardenweb forums. I alter to suit my tastes but...
Question, I am getting ready to move to sea level coming from almost 5000' and I am concerned my canned goods will unseal during our move. I am planning on packing them in our car but am not sure they are going to transport so well...What do you all think?? I am dying to can and have been...
Thanks to whomever posted about Zenni optical, I just happened to have my annual eye exam scheduled for today and was dreading the cost of new glasses (usually around 150ish for one pair) But thanks to you I ordered 5 new pairs including prescription sunglasses for under a 100.00 including...
Okay I just bought this older 921 model off of Craigslist but my new one has a different regulator weight set up can someone fill me in on this one and if there are any differences. The gal thought I did not need a weight just use as is and I am not sure. It was only 30.00! :ya Should I just...
I have become increasingly interested in aquaponics, does anyone else do this here? I am convincing myself this can be done a lot cheaper than the commercial kits which run a little under a 1000.00 for what I want. This seems like such a great concept both environmentally and sufficiency. I am...
Today Switched on Schoolhouse was 20% off with free shipping, it is the program I have been researching so I ordered it. This will be my first experience with homeschooling and I am NERVOUS! We know this is the best thing for one our our kids (who is struggling terribly in public school) but I...
I am looking a noodle to use in soups etc, my allergic child hates the brown rice noodles and a few others we have tried. I saw these on amazon and wondered if you have used them and if they are good. I cannot get this stuff local and hate to waste money since they are in a six pack. I have not...
Please tell me all the health benefits you have noticed since using ACV as a supplement in your diet.
I started taking it before meals today to try to aid in weight loss and leveling out my blood sugars.
Taking 2 tsp along with a dash of raw honey and a little water to wash it down.
Anyone else...
I tried this recipe tonight and the family loved it, wanted to pass along to others and see if you all liked it!
Loveless Cafe Braised Pork Chops.
I doubled the sauce except the sugar.
Recipe from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern.
SERVES 4...
I am going to be in trouble :hide when my hubby see's my internet order for 25 more chickens. I could not resist, I haven't had my baby chick fix in over a year and we lost 6 to coyotes this year, sooooo I ordered 10 meat birds and the rest colored egg layers. Now where to put them all that is...