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    Home » Stories

    The Best Blueberry Pie Recipe Roundup Story

    September 18, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Best blueberry pie recipe roundup 2021.

    The Best Blueberry Pie Recipe Roundup StoryThe Best Blueberry Pie Recipe RoundupLearn moreIt's ...

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    Food You Should Not Dehydrate Story

    September 16, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Three jars of milk, eggs and bread on a wooden table.

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    The Bernardin/Ball Complete Book Of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious And Creative Recipes For Today Story

    September 16, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Bernard's complete book of home preserving.

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    HOW TO USE A CHARCOAL SMOKER STORY

    September 15, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A black grill with smoke coming out of it.

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    DEHYDRATING FOODS: HOW TO GET STARTED STORY

    September 13, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A variety of dried fruits on display at a market.

    DEHYDRATING FOODS: HOW TO GET STARTED STORYLearn moreDrying out or dehydrating foods is one of the ...

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    SMOKING & DEHYDRATING GAME MEAT STORY

    September 13, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Beef jerky in a bowl on a wooden table.

    SMOKING & DEHYDRATING GAME MEAT STORYSMOKING & DEHYDRATING GAME MEATLearn moreSmoking and ...

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    HOW TO PRESERVE EGGS STORY

    September 11, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    How to preserve eggs for the long term.

    HOW TO PRESERVE EGGS STORYHOW TO PRESERVE EGGSLearn moreIf you're looking for ways to preserve your ...

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    FALL LEAVES PRINTABLES AND FACTS ABOUT LEAVES STORY

    September 11, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A set of six maple leaf coasters in different colors.

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    NATURE JOURNAL IDEAS FOR KIDS STORY

    September 10, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Nature journal ideas for kids teach them outdoors.

    NATURE JOURNAL IDEAS FOR KIDS STORYNATURE JOURNAL IDEAS FOR KIDSGet The Recipe!If you’re looking for ...

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    EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED CANNING RIGHT NOW STORY

    September 10, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Jars of tomatoes and cucumbers on a table.

    EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED CANNING RIGHT NOW STORYEASY WAYS TO GET STARTED CANNING RIGHT NOWLearn ...

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    BALL MASON JARS: HOW TO USE THEM (SAFELY) IN YOUR HOME STORY

    September 9, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Two jars of pickles with labels on them.

    BALL MASON JARS: HOW TO USE THEM (SAFELY) IN YOUR HOME STORYBALL MASON JARS: HOW TO USE THEM ...

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    15 BEST PREPPER PANTRIES AND TIPS ON STOCKING YOUR OWN STORY

    September 8, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Many jars of pickles on a wooden shelf.

    15 BEST PREPPER PANTRIES AND TIPS ON STOCKING YOUR OWN STORY15 BEST PREPPER PANTRIES AND TIPS ON ...

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    NORTHERN HEARTY VENISON STEW RECIPE STORY

    September 7, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Beef stew in a red pot with carrots and potatoes.

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    GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY CRISP RECIPE STORY

    September 7, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Blueberry crumble in a skillet.

    GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY CRISP RECIPE STORYGLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY CRISP RECIPELearn moreThis vegan and ...

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    BERKEY WATER FILTER REVIEW STORY

    September 7, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A stainless steel water filter sitting on top of a wooden table.

    BERKEY WATER FILTER REVIEW STORYBERKEY WATER FILTER REVIEWLearn moreA few weeks ago, we were pretty ...

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    MAKING PEMMICAN WITH GAME MEAT STORY

    September 5, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A piece of granola and a piece of granola next to each other.

    MAKING PEMMICAN WITH GAME MEAT STORYMAKING PEMMICAN WITH GAME MEATLearn morePemmican is a densely ...

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    BEST CANNING AND PRESERVING BOOKS STORY

    September 5, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A stack of books on a wooden table.

    BEST CANNING AND PRESERVING BOOKS STORYBEST  CANNING AND PRESERVING BOOKSLearn moreLooking for ...

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    OFF GRID TOILETS: WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR HOME? STORY

    September 4, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A wooden cabin in the woods with a sign that says men's restroom.

    OFF GRID TOILETS: WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR HOME? STORYOFF GRID TOILETS: WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT ...

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    MAKING TRADITIONAL HARDTACK: SURVIVAL FOOD RECIPE STORY

    September 2, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A piece of bread is sitting on top of a wooden table.

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    FORAGING ROSEHIPS FOR OIL, TEA, SYRUP, AND JELLY STORY

    September 1, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Ripe radishes on a baking sheet.

    FORAGING ROSEHIPS FOR OIL, TEA, SYRUP, AND JELLY STORYFORAGING ROSEHIPS FOR OIL, TEA, SYRUP, AND ...

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    INTERNET OFF THE GRID? YES! 4 WAYS TO GET ONLINE WHEN YOU'RE OFF GRID STORY

    August 31, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A laptop laying on the ground in the woods.

    INTERNET OFF THE GRID? YES! 4 WAYS TO GET ONLINE WHEN YOU'RE OFF GRID STORYInternet OFF The ...

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    HOW TO USE A FERMENTING CROCK STORY

    August 29, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A woman is standing next to a jar of cabbage.

    HOW TO USE A FERMENTING CROCK STORYHOW TO USE A FERMENTING CROCKLearn  MoreYellow StarYellow ...

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    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #2: PROCESSING & BUTCHERING STORY

    August 26, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A cutting board with chicken pieces on it.

    RAISING RABBITS FOR MEAT #2: PROCESSING & BUTCHERING STORYRaising rabbits for meat #2: ...

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    OFF GRID ELECTRICITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STORY

    August 25, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Wind turbines in a field next to a body of water.

    OFF GRID ELECTRICITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STORYOFF GRID ELECTRICITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWLearn ...

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    HOW TO SMOKE FISH STORY

    August 23, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A person is holding a tray of dried fish.

    HOW TO SMOKE FISH STORYLearn More!Properly smoked fish can be easily stored in a cellar or similar ...

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    COLD FRAME GARDENING: 5 FRUGAL DIY IDEAS STORY

    August 23, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A garden with a greenhouse in the middle of it.

    COLD FRAME GARDENING: 5 FRUGAL DIY IDEAS STORYLearn  MoreCOLD FRAME GARDENING: 5 FRUGAL DIY ...

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    WHAT IS HOMESTEADING? WHAT TO KNOW TO GET STARTED STORY

    August 21, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    An old log cabin sits in the middle of a field.

    WHAT IS HOMESTEADING? WHAT TO KNOW TO GET STARTED STORYWhat is Homesteading? What To Know To Get ...

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    PICKLING FOR BEGINNERS: HOW TO GET STARTED STORY

    August 19, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Pickles in glass jars on a wooden table.

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    WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIVING OFF THE GRID? STORY

    August 17, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A small cabin with a grass roof in the middle of a forest.

    WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIVING OFF THE GRID? STORYWhat is the meaning of living off the ...

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    HOW TO BUILD A PALLET FENCE FOR FREE STORY

    August 17, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A lawn mower in the dirt next to a wooden fence.

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    RESTORED THE PROS AND CONS STORY

    August 15, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A wood burning stove with logs in it.

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    7 BEST HERBS FOR INDOOR GARDENS STORY

    August 14, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    Three potted herbs on a window sill.

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    OFF GRID LIVING MISTAKES I MADE & HOW TO AVOID THEM STORY

    August 12, 2021 by Sarita Harbour

    A pile of wood is stacked in front of a house.

    OFF GRID LIVING MISTAKES I MADE & HOW TO AVOID THEM STORYOff Grid Living Mistakes I Made & ...

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