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  • DIY Homebirth Kit (Video)

    DIY Homebirth Kit (Video)

    If you are a homesteader, you are probably more interested in the natural way of life. Organic food, natural homebrewed remedies, grassfed meat, etc. So you are probably already sold on the idea of homebirth, if you are planning your family. Homebirth is a wonderful way to give birth to a child. You are comfortable, in your own, familiar space, surrounded by your family and friends and in the quiet and calm of your own home rather than the loud bustle of a hospital labor and delivery room.

    However, even if you are not planning on a homebirth, if you live on a homestead odds are you are far away from a hospital or birthing center. Even if you live in the middle of a city, wherever you are planning on giving birth might not be where your baby decides to make their entrance into the world! So having a homebirth kit is simply prudent for any expecting mother. Here is a great video from a woman who wanted to be prepared for birthing in any location.

     

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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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  • DIY Emergency Lighting

    DIY Emergency Lighting

    You never know when you might find yourself in a pinch and need some kind of emergency lighting. Perhaps the power is out and the battery in your flashlight died, or you are camping and damaged your flashlight during a hike. Whatever the reason, here are two ways that you can create an emergency candle with just a few basic supplies that you probably have around the house or campsite.candle

    1. Oil + Wick = Light

    There are many types of oil that burn, some better than others, but if you keep the basic components in mind, it’s very likely that you can create your own oil lamp quickly. A bit of olive oil in a shallow dish, with some cotton string – from the end of a mop, a shoestring, or from a ball of string – will light and burn for a few hours. If you have a tin of sardines in your emergency rations, eat the fish and leave the oil. Lay a wick in the oil and you’ve got another DIY oil lamp.

    2. Two Words: Bacon Candle

    If your electricity has gone out and you need lighting fast, grab some bacon out of the fridge (it’s going bad in there anyway with no power). Rub the fatty part of the bacon all over a wick to grease it, and then wrap the bacon around the wick at the bottom and stuff the entire thing into a jar or cup. Light the wick, and the bacon will begin to melt just like oil or wax.

    Once you’ve made it through one emergency situation, you’ll probably want to consider taking some precautions for next time. Solar yard lamps that can be dug up and carried around like a torch are a great way to have emergency lighting at night. A collection of glow sticks or extra batteries would be a good addition to your camping gear for occasions such as these.

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