Growing up in a house where home canning was done year after year, I have canned almost anything you can think of. Glass mason jars are key to the process, and after years of use there are some things to look for to know if it is time to retire your jars. Glass canning jars …
For many years, I stored an entire year’s supply of food in the crawl space of my home. I have also used the crawl space to store 72-hour kits, water, and other items. So, I feel confident that I can point you in the right direction when it comes to deciding if a crawl space …
Food storage is essential for preparedness, but a lot of us don’t have big root cellars. Not to mention that few pantries are large enough for long-term food storage. For many of us, that leaves the garage. Can you safely store food in the garage? Canned food and other shelf-stable food is best stored in cool, …
Home freeze dryers are all the rage in the food storage world, and for really good reason. But is it really worth buying your own home freeze dryer? Are home freeze dryers worth the cost? The harvest right home freeze dryer (small size) costs about $4 per use (for power and the mylar bags to store …
Filtered water bottles are one of the best ways to reduce waste and purify water in an easy and accessible way. Although many people own these water bottles, not many know exactly how they work. Most of them are made with carbon filters that effectively and simply absorb harmful particles. But how do filtered water …
Easy, healthy and budget friendly taco rice bowls are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and makes awesome lunch leftovers. Ready in 30 minutes! {GF} When I was a kid, we lived in a lot of different places in Canada. My dad was a bank manager and was apparently the bank’s go-to guy to clean …
Peanut Butter, Bacon and Banana… This may seem like an unusual combination but I assure you it ROCKS! First things first, I have to admit right here to all my bloggy friends and family who read this that I AM A PEANUT BUTTER ADDICT. I have a problem and maybe by admitting it I can …