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  • 5 Survival Foods That Virtually Last Forever

    5 Survival Foods That Virtually Last Forever

    When stocking up a survival stash, it’s important to maximize your space with items that will last the longest. Below is a list of items that will virtually last forever…

    1.Dried Beans

    Dried beans are probably one of the most common items to stock up on and for good reason. When kept away from moisture and light, they can last for decades. Vacuum sealing is a great option for storing beans, as they keep best in an absence of oxygen.

    2. Vinegar

    Due to its high acidity, vinegar will last essentially forever. Vinegar is a great item to stock up on for any long-term survival situation because it can be used as a disinfectant and all-purpose food preservative for other food items that might not last so long on their own.

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    3. Salt

    Like vinegar, salt is also a food preservative with many practical applications that will keep indefinitely. Not to mention, it’s always going to be your first choice for making bland survival food tastier. All you need is to protect it from moisture, of course (because we all know plenty of salt doesn’t pour when it rains!)

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    4. Honey

    Honey lasts so long, it has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Unless it gets exposed to moisture, it will pretty much last forever. Just keep it stored in an airtight container. And amazingly, while it may crystallize or change color, it will remain edible for possibly hundreds of years.

    5. Rice

    Rice is quite possibly the ultimate survival food. Like honey, rice has also been found in Egyptian tombs. Most varieties (other than brown rice, which is more perishable due to its high-fat content) will last indefinitely, especially when stored in a cool, dry place.

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  • Camp More Comfortably

    Camp More Comfortably

    Whether you just want to make your weekend camping trip a little more comfortable, or you want to prepare for a homey camping experience in case of a disaster situation, there are many ways that you can make camping feel more like home. These methods don’t involve spending thousands of dollars on luxury campingcamping items, or carrying far too much weight as you pack everything and the kitchen sink. But just a few simple touches around your campsite can make a huge difference.

    Soft…

    When you can, and when it doesn’t add too much weight to your gear, try to incorporate soft fabric in your campsite. A tablecloth over the picnic table, a small rug just inside the tent where you step in with your bare feet, and sheets or blankets from your home that you use with your sleeping bags can make your campsite feel more cozy and relaxed.

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    Defined Living Space…

    Try to expand the “living space” by laying out a large tarp, or even a large outdoor rug, in front of your tent. While it doesn’t actually create any more space than was already there, it does trick our minds into believing that the defined living space is larger and designed specifically for us. If you have a large overhead tarp over your tent, try to find one that is big enough to cover some area to the front of the tent as well, to create a “porch” for your temporary home.

    Decor…

    Finally, don’t be afraid to bring a sentimental, decorative item or two – a scented candle, a lawn ornament, or some fun lanterns strung around the area can make it feel more like “you”. Add some chairs or a comfortable hammock, and you may find that leaving your campsite is harder than you thought.

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  • 10 Ways to Reuse Citrus Peels

    10 Ways to Reuse Citrus Peels

    Reusing things is more than just a habit for self-sufficient homesteaders; it’s an essential part of living. Food scraps are often tossed to animals, or composted for great gardening material. But there are many ways that you can reuse citrus peels,including lemons, oranges, grapefruits, and limes.

    1. Create an eco-friendly cleaning solution by tossing lemon peels into a re-sealable container, and adding just enough vinegar to cover the peels. After two weeks, the mixture will have taken on the smell of the lemons.

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    2. Small pieces of lemon peel scattered around windowsills and other thresholds will help keep ants out of the home.

    3. Lemon peels can be used to polish chrome, copper, brass, and stainless steel.

    4. Leftover orange or lemon peels can be baked until they are darkened and dried, and then used as a natural fire starter.

    5. Boil orange peels, and then strain the peels out of the water. This liquid becomes a natural glass cleaner that won’t leave streaks like some vinegars. Toss the peels into the garbage disposal when you’re done to make your sink smell great.

    6. Cut up citrus peels of any sort can be added to brown sugar to keep it moist.

    7. Adding dried, chopped citrus peels to tea makes a flavorful treat that brightens up your afternoon break.

    8. Citrus is a great bug repellant. Fill a small herb pot with soil, coffee grounds, and some dried citrus peels. Plant your starter herb, and place on the picnic table, or near the window. Bugs won’t come near it.

    9. Make a citrus-infused oil to use for cooking.

    10. Dried lemon, lime, or orange peels added to either salt or sugar can make a wonderful skin cleanser. Try this one out for gifts next time the holidays roll around.

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  • Simple Green Laundry Hacks

    Simple Green Laundry Hacks

    When you begin learning how to eat and live more organically and self-sufficiently, it doesn’t take long for you to start noticing how other choices in your life could be greener.

    Did you know that more than 70% of natural streams in America have been found to contain traces of laundry detergent? Or that drying a load of laundry can create more than two kilograms of carbon released into the atmosphere?

    There are many ways to make your laundry laundryeco-friendlier to reduce your carbon footprint and the chemical leftovers that are created while you get your clothes clean.

    Making your own eco-friendly laundry detergent is a great first step. And it’s easy. There are several recipes that can be found online, but one of the most common is a simple mixture of one cup of washing soda, one cup of borax, and one grated bar of Fels Naptha soap. An ounce or two of essential oil can be added for extra freshness if desired. Blend these ingredients together and store in a sealed container. Just a tablespoon or two per

    An ounce or two of essential oil can be added for extra freshness if desired. Blend these ingredients together and store in a sealed container. Just a tablespoon or two per

    Just a tablespoon or two per load of laundry will keep your clothes looking great, and these products do not contaminate water with toxins.

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    The next way to make your laundry even greener is to line dry…

    Line drying your clothes can help them smell fresher, and get rid of a huge amount of carbon production. In order to avoid stiff towels or other clothing, be sure that your clothes have been rinsed well, and consider using a little less detergent.

    If you’d like to kick the bleach habit, but you want your whites to stay looking white, use lemon juice. This old-fashioned trick will keep white clothes bright and make them smell fresh. Using cold water is another great way to keep your home eco-friendly because heating water uses almost 90% more energy than washing in cold.

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  • Keep Your Produce Fresh Longer

    Keep Your Produce Fresh Longer

    One of the many benefits of having your own vegetable garden is the constant availability of fresh food in the summer and fall. But there’s nothing worse than feeling like you’ve wasted your hard work when you find produce you just picked wilted and not ready for anything except the compost bin. Here are some tricks that farmer’s market sellers use to keep their produce fresh during market time.produce

    Don’t pick your produce until the absolute last second. It’s tempting to go ahead and harvest what you’ll need for dinner when you’re watering your garden in the morning, but that’s one of the main culprits for wilted produce. Allow the vegetables to stay on the vine all day, and make a pre-dinner harvest part of your nightly routine.

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    Properly storing produce is important, even if you’re only going to store them for a few moments till you cook them. Herbs and green vegetables should be kept in a small amount of water so that the roots are covered. Delicate fruits and produce, like tomatoes, should be kept away from anything that could bruise them. Refrigeration is a good way to keep lettuce crisp.

    Moisture encourages mold on the surface of edibles, so it’s important to dry any vegetables after washing, especially if you plan to store them in the fridge for a few days. Additionally, long-term storage in the fridge is most effective when you understand the cold zones in your fridge, and which vegetables go where. In general, corn and peas should be stored in the front, while most other vegetables should be stored in the humid crisper drawer.

    Finally, be sure that root vegetables, such as squash and potatoes, as well as onions and garlic, are kept in a cool, dark pantry. These tips will keep your produce fresher, longer so that you can enjoy all the fruits of your labor.

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  • Campsite Chores for Kids

    Campsite Chores for Kids

    Running your home efficiently takes effort from everyone. In the same way, a campsite is set up and maintained much easier if everyone pitches in. But when you are only camping a few times a year, it can be hard to know exactly what chores you can assign to children, and which you should handle yourself. This list will help you find duties that your children can do based on their age or relative ability level:kids

    Younger Children…

    They can help remove rocks, twigs, and leaves from the campsite area. Be sure that they focus on the fire pit, getting any kind of debris away from where you’ll eventually be lighting a fire. They can also help pick up small kindling, or collect rocks to weigh down tarps or tent corners. Any chores that they do at home, such as helping collect dirty dishes after dinner, can also be performed while camping.

    Older Children…

    They can collect firewood, help put up the tent, hang up wet clothing or gear, set up chairs, and begin learning how to start and maintain a fire. If your children are already learning to cook at home, campsite cooking is a great skill for them to learn. They could also collect water, and even filter it through your filtration system.

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    Adults…

    Certain chores, such as gathering trash left by previous campers, or having the ultimate responsibility for putting out the fire, should be left to the adults. Trash may have dangerous glass or other debris, and campfire safety is too important to leave solely in the hands of a child, no matter their age.

    With everyone pitching in around the campsite, you’ll find that you can avoid the dreaded “working vacation” syndrome. Instead, you’ll enjoy the trip as much as anyone else, and return to your daily life relaxed and refreshed.

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  • 10 Simple Tricks For Saving Energy

    10 Simple Tricks For Saving Energy

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    Saving energy, both to ease the burden on your wallet and to contribute to conservation efforts, is a hot topic for many homeowners these days. But when you live in the country or on your own homestead, saving energy can be a little more challenging. Raising animals can often require extra energy, and by doing a lot of things yourself rather than buying pre-made versions, you may have to use more energy.

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    However, by focusing on energy-saving practices, you can still lower your utility bills exponentially, and do your part to help conserve the Earth’s resources and atmosphere. Here are some great ways to save energy on your homestead:

    1. Tint your windows, or use heavy drapes, to keep your house cooler naturally.
    2. Plant trees on the side of your home where the sun shines in, to ensure that your future energy use is lower.
    3. Rely more on ceiling fans or other fans, and less on the AC.
    4. Don’t leave any floor bare – area rugs help retain heat in the winter.
    5. Unlike ceiling fans, portable heaters won’t save you any money. Skip them and raise the temperature just a bit instead.
    6. Install a wood stove to heat your entire home, or to heat your barn or milking stall. Even if you used the wood heat during the day and your heater at night, you’ll save money.
    7. Changing your light bulbs to more energy efficient CFLs really does make a difference.
    8. Microwaves use less energy to heat leftovers than your oven.
    9. Vacuum your refrigerator coils. This one chore can have an immediate effect on the efficiency of your appliance.
    10. If you can’t line dry your laundry, do several loads all at once. The dryer uses less energy if it doesn’t cool down between loads.

    These tips won’t add up to much on their own; but all together, they’ll help you lower your energy costs throughout the year without sacrificing your comfort or the efficiency of your homestead.

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