“Are freeze dryers worth it?” was the first question I asked myself before buying a home freeze dryer. I found out it’s a game-changer for long-lasting, flavorful food, but it’s not without its costs. In this article, I’ll help you know whether investing in a home freeze-dryer is worth the money. Jump down the page…
Welcome to my Emergency Calorie Calculator! I recently asked myself how many calories per day does my body need to survive? I took it upon myself to do hours of research and ultimately created this handy tool to guide you. Simply enter a few details about yourself, and my calculator will tell you how many…
Being from Idaho, I learned that keeping water storage from freezing outside can be a daunting task, particularly in areas with low temperatures during the winter months. When the container freezes, it can damage it and make the stored water unusable, resulting in a scarcity of water supply. However, there are various effective methods to…
Being prepared for unexpected situations is crucial for survival. Prepping, or the act of preparing for potential disasters has gained popularity in recent years due to increasing natural disasters, social unrest, and political instability. In this article, we will explore the benefits and challenges of being a prepper, how to start prepping, and myths and…
Prepping is a term used to describe the process of preparing oneself and one’s family for any potential disaster or emergency situation. This can include natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes, power outages, pandemics, or man-made disasters, such as civil unrest, terrorism, or economic collapse. Prepping involves a range of activities, from stockpiling…
After recently hearing of accidents such as large chemical spills and other emergencies involving the contamination of water with viruses or bacteria I couldn’t help but wonder what are all the ways that I can safely purify water at my home. Access to clean drinking water is essential to human health. Unfortunately, not everyone has…
With the prices of groceries consistently going up we are always looking for ways to save as much money as we can. When going through a list of staples I wondered if buying beef in bulk was actually cheaper than buying at the store. In other words, is buying beef in bulk worth it? Buying…
From the time I was young, I remember my parents buying half a beef in bulk about every other year. We would buy it in bulk from a family member that would raise beef cows and then pick it up from a butcher, frozen and wrapped. We would then take it home, write the date…
Are you someone who loves the taste and texture of whole wheat flour, but not so much the price tag that often comes with it? You may have wondered if it’s cheaper to grind your own flour instead of buying pre-ground flour from the store. This is a great question, and in this article, we…
Buying in bulk can be a great way to save money on groceries, but it’s not always obvious which foods are the best deals. While it’s generally a good idea to stock up on pantry staples like grains and baking supplies, you might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of other foods that…