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11/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Unusual uses for pepper that resourceful preppers know

Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has several survival […]

07/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Stop slugs from ruining your garden with these natural strategies

Despite their unassuming appearance, slugs can wreak so much damage in your garden. They will eat all kinds of plants, from annual flowers to different vegetables. Slugs will chew on any part of a plant, but they tend to leave their telltale bite-marks on plant leaves. The holes in the leaves will then leave the plants […]

06/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to prevent pests in your pantry

Dealing with pantry pests – or any pest for that matter – can often be a pain for everyone. There are even times when they seem to just reappear a couple of days after you have cleaned your pantry. The truth is, pests will always find their way back to your food storage. Infestation can […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

One cup wonder: How to reuse old coffee grounds

Your cup of joe can do more than perk you up in the morning. From exfoliating your face to removing dirt from tiles, used coffee grounds are useful in more ways than one. For your skin and body: Easy Exfoliant – Combine used coffee grounds with equal parts all-natural oil (we recommend using either olive oil […]

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