Category: Gardening tips

15 Easy Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient

15 Easy Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient Anyone can take steps to be more self sufficient no matter where you live or what you have! Today proves just that, that ANYONE can become more self sufficient if you just TRY HARDER! Ok, so you do need to be less dependent on the luxuries that are offered …

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DIY Mason Jar Solar Light

DIY Mason Jar Solar Light I have read so many articles on what you can do with mason jars, I just can’t pick a favourite! I saw these mason jar night lights over at familyhomeandlife.com and thought what a really cool but simple idea! These are wire-free and will create a beautiful illumination in your garden. …

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8 Foods You Should Be Storing and How

8 Foods You Should Be Storing and How We all know we should be storing some kind of food in our home pantries for both emergencies and preparedness. But how do you know where to start? Which foods do you store? So, you need a practical list and this list will tell you which 8 foods …

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121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead

121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead For me, one of the most awesome things about this post is learning new skills! Becoming a modern homesteader is what it’s all about but also revitalizing the simple skill set that our forefathers utilized on a day to day basis! We then adapt these skills to fit with …

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How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts

How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts Sprouts are great for adding a bit of flavor or crunch to a salad or sandwich, and can really boost the nutritional value of your meal The important thing to note about buying seeds for sprouting is that you should look for seeds specifically labelled as “sprouting seeds” or …

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