Bartering is a means of swapping goods and services without using money. It’s an old-fashioned way to save money and make use of your skills and assets, especially in times of recession and depression. In uncertain times, people can still get what they need, even without cash. You might want to swap babysitting with … [Read more...]
How to Prep When All The Survival Gear Is Sold Out
What can you do to get prepared when all of the emergency supplies are sold out? Or what if you can’t afford emergency supplies but need to get ready for an emergency? There are plenty of ways you can start preparing for the worst without spending money, and many survival supplies can be gathered or created from … [Read more...]
15 Five-Gallon Bucket Projects to Keep You Busy This Weekend
Stuck indoors this weekend? DIY projects are a great way to spend your time. It'll keep you busy, save you money, and you'll end up with something you can use. And if you have any old five-gallon buckets lying around, you're in luck. (If not, you can still find them on Amazon.) The projects listed below are great, … [Read more...]
What To Do If You Get COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Disclaimer: There is no known cure or vaccine for COVID-19. The information below is suggestions based on data from the CDC. Please call your doctor if you believe you've contracted coronavirus. I know most people don't want to hear this, but you're likely to get the coronavirus. That's according to Marc Lipsitch, a … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Whether it’s an SHTF situation, a hiking trip, or just a run-of-the-mill power outage, there may be a time when you find yourself without a can opener. With a little bit of knowledge and just a little bit of elbow grease, you can open those aluminum cans without a can opener. That's right, there are many other ways … [Read more...]
21 Brilliant Uses for Bacon Grease
Bacon is trendy, fatty, and fantastically delicious (if you eat meat, that is). Bacon and eggs and BLTs, quiches, and salads are yummy opportunities to make bacon for dinner. Adventurous chefs are coming up with all kinds of new ways to eat bacon, especially combined with chocolate. Inevitably, when you cook with … [Read more...]
How To Stockpile Food On A Tight Budget
The first winter in my new home delivered a snowstorm of epic proportions. I'm talking ten-foot snowdrifts and downed trees everywhere. We were snowed in for five long days, and there was no way to get to the grocery store. Thankfully, we keep a small stockpile of food on hand which is more than enough to see us … [Read more...]
