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The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook Review

September 22, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

  Sometimes I get the opportunity to review books. If it fits what I am into and I think it would have value to myself and my readers, I give it a shot. I always make sure they understand that I will give an honest review. I have weeded out those who request to see the review before it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Product Reviews, Food Preservation

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Preserve Food NOW

September 17, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Friend: "Why should I learn to preserve food? The grocery store has what I need, I will just go buy it. Plus, there is always the freezer!" Me: "Okay. But what if there are no grocery stores or the ones that are 'open' have been picked clean in a disaster? Or what if the electricity is out and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Preservation, Preparedness

Old Timer Knife Review and Giveaway!

September 10, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

I love to go camping and hiking and generally being outside. I always have a knife of some kind on me whether that is a multi-tool or a single blade: the uses are endless. Well this year, I lost my trusty Gerber that my husband got me and feel naked without it. You know how a good comfy pair of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Product Reviews, General Posts

Exciting News: House Hunting in the Fall!

September 8, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

The time is near. I have literally spent thousands of hours over the last two decades, daydreaming about having a house and some property that I can create my own little sanctuary on. In great detail, even. While the type of property has changed as I have gotten older, the desire to own land has … [Read more...]

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Prepping

September 3, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Ever considered prepping? You need this book. That's right, I am just coming right out and saying it. Like that. If I were to write a book on "how to start prepping," this would be it. I wish it had been around 2 years ago when we started but even though we stumbled along and muddled through past … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Product Reviews, Preparedness

30 Days of Preparedness: Food and Water for a 72 Hour Go Bag

September 1, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

When it comes to emergency preparedness, water and food are usually on the top of the list for most people. They may stock shelves with long term food supplies and gallons of water or have a well stocked pantry with a year’s worth of food. These are excellent practices because you just never know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts and Blog Hops, Preparedness

The Wonderful World of Home Canned Meats

August 29, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Home canned beef with onion and garlic. Home canned venison with basil and oregano. Home canned pork and chicken! Home canned smoked salmon, too! Do I have your attention? You might want to get a napkin for this: I cannot be responsible for keyboard damage due to drooling. ;) The first time I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Preservation

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