Aromatherapy On the Stove For Autumn: Cheaper and Healthier
Smells affect the emotions. We all know this is true the minute we remember childhood memories and the smells associated with them. I have long remembered my grandmother’s kitchen every time I smell an...
View ArticleFun Halloween Craft: Candy Corn Chalk For Kids
It’s almost Halloween, folks, but that doesn’t mean that you have to keep all of the decorations and goodies in the closet until the 31st! My favorite thing to do is try and use up some extra prepper...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Face Paint
Around the holidays, it seems that every event for children includes face painting. Birthday parties, carnivals, and even holiday events all have face painters on hand. Sadly, most commercial face...
View ArticleEasy Hand-Made Christmas Gifts for Preppers
Every prepper I know would rather receive gifts that help them prepare for emergencies or store food than receive traditional gifts like clothing or jewelry. Any prepper in your life would be extremely...
View ArticleChristmas Ornament Ideas for a Prepper’s Tree: Decorating For the Season
I’ve been trying to make more functional crafts as gifts this year, and this is one of my favorites! If you’re looking for something fun and functional for the prepper on your list, then you might like...
View ArticleGathering Garlands for Christmas Decorating: Tips and Tricks
I love being outdoors, and enjoying all the beauty nature has to offer. What better way to enjoy it during Christmas than to make garlands out of some branches from trees in the yard? I’m surrounded by...
View ArticleTop 3 Christmas Hostess Gifts for Preppers
Last-minute gifts can often feel hurried and like a waste of money, since you just KNOW that whatever-it-is is going to be in the markdown bin in just a few days. Instead of spending more money, if you...
View ArticleCanning Supplies for Christmas Gifts: Basic Canner’s Kit
If a friend or family member has always professed interest in canning, or if you want to start canning for yourself for the first time this year, there is no better time to start than this Christmas!...
View ArticleLeftover Wrapping Paper Craft: Bookmark
After Christmas, it seems like such a waste to throw away the leftover paper. Although most Christmas paper is recyclable, just throwing it away or even throwing it in the recycle bin doesn’t make...
View ArticleRecycling Unused Christmas Cards: Waste Not, Want Not!
Christmas has come and gone; the decorations are put away for the next season’s celebrations but the good prepper in you is asking, “What can I do with all those extra Christmas cards?” Glad you asked!...
View ArticleRepurposed Crafts for Earth Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day so we thought we’d celebrate by gathering up some posts about making crafts from re-purposed materials. From simple Earth Day crafts for kids to some pretty awesome bowls made...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gifts for Prepper Moms
Mother’s Day is coming soon and what better way to show a prepper mom you care than to create a repurposed gift she’ll adore for years to come. Even if it isn’t your mother your making something for,...
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Clean Naturally with Essential Oils
In honor of Earth Day and your efforts to green your life, we’ve gathered up a bunch of DIY household cleaners for your spring cleaning. From the kitchen to the bathroom and laundry, your home is sure...
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How To Make Unscented Body Butter
Did you know that most people use 5 scented products a day, and many use much more. Everyday products that most people would not think remember as scented are things like kitchen garbage bags and...
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Five Simple Ways to Get Crafting
I confess: I’m not craftsperson. I am in awe of the folks who spend hours cultivating an art. I am a rather inept practitioner of many a crafting art, and I am a dabbler. This summer, I have signed up...
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5 Simple Designs for the Beginning Quilter
Most of us have heard the depression-era saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” Quilting originated as a way for women to make something beautiful and useful out of bits and...
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A Sweet Spring Purse
I often revel in my lack of craftiness. I love making things, but I am just not all that skilled. Fortunately, the art of crocheting is one that is very forgiving and welcomes innovation. Whether...
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DIY: Sea Salt Curl Booster/Refresher for Curly Hair
Every girl wants pretty beachy waves and naturally gorgeous hair, right? Right. The problem with curly hair is it often looks good right out of the shower. A little product may hold its beauty for a...
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Find the Perfect Body Scrub Recipe
In my opinion, there’s nothing like a good body scrub to make you feel invigorated. Some can tend to be pretty pricey, but you can save some money by making your own. It’s also nice to know exactly...
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7 Practical Uses for Canning Jars (besides canning)
Mason jars are about the most perfect containers ever. You can pick them up cheap at yard sales and thrift stores. You can use them to feed your family nutritional food and lower your grocery budget,...
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