Category: Self Sufficiency

Vegetables to Plant in September – Sorted by Location

Vegetables to Plant in September – Sorted by Location I’m often asked ‘what should I be doing now on the plot and in the garden’ which is not as easy to answer as you might think. The two things that control what you should be doing now in the garden are the weather and your …

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5 Top Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide For Teeth, Hair, Skin, Ears & Cleaning

5 Top Uses Of Hydrogen Peroxide For Teeth, Hair, Skin, Ears & Cleaning People typically use hydrogen peroxide for sanitizing small cuts and as a whitener for delicate items, however there is much more to this little brown bottle than most of us realize! I personally use peroxide for a ton of things around the house, …

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50+ Egg Recipes That Will Keep You Busy All Season

50+ Egg Recipes That Will Keep You Busy All Season You all know me well now and you will know that I love to eat…  Eggs are a nutrient-dense, complete protein that are a great addition to any morning meal. Are you an egg lover?  Whether you’ve got plenty of time on your hands or you’re …

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DIY Linen Bread Bags – No More Moldy Bread!

DIY Linen Bread Bags – No More Moldy Bread! Even if you don’t bake your own bread, these bread bags are great for storing shop-bought bread in. Not only does it look waaaaay better than those horrible plastic wrappers, but it’s easier to keep closed, thus helping to prevent your bread from going stale or …

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Vacuum Sealing Tips and Tricks

Vacuum Sealing Tips and Tricks I can’t imagine my kitchen and pantry without a vacuum sealer. During harvest season, my vacuum sealer lives on the counter. It simply can’t be beat for extending the freezer life of produce. (It works great for meat, too. We always get our bulk meat purchases vacuum sealed at the …

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