I was watching the third season of the show “Alone” where contestants are dropped off to survive alone in the wilderness. They are only allowed to bring a limited number of personal items. They bring a toothbrush but no toothpaste. So I got to thinking, how do you keep your teeth clean without toothpaste? There actually are several ways. Let’s look at each of the methods so we can have a backup in case there’s ever a time when we […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com At my last grocery shopping trip, I noticed that meat has gotten very expensive, and in some cases hard to find. Many meat processing plants have shut down due to workers becoming ill from COVID-19, causing a meat shortage. Hopefully, this is a temporary situation, but in the meantime, we all have to cope with the high prices of meat. We already know we can always use less meat, buy cheaper cuts or […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com So many people are panic buying toilet paper that many supermarket shelves are cleaned out. If your toilet paper stock is running low you may be worried about what if toilet paper temporarily runs out? Here are a few ideas. Use less You might remember the Seinfeld episode, The Stall.” Elaine found herself in a restroom stall that was out of toilet paper so she asks the person using the stall next to […]
Reusing and repurposing items are great ways to save money and help the environment. These skills can also come in handy during hard times or in a survival situation. The following infographic shows 38 clever uses for household items: Source: https://www.cashnetusa.com/blog/38-alternative-uses-unused-household-items/
Since I started writing this blog, I’ve encouraged my readers to take small steps to becoming more self sufficient. Being able to make things yourself helps you save time, money and allows you to be less dependent on store bought items. Living in a small space should not stop you from trying do it yourself projects. That’s why I enjoyed this article from LeAnn who writes The Homestead Dreamer. 10 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store by LeAnn, The […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve had a splitting headache since this morning. I’ve tried natural cures, then taken Excedrin for Migraine, then later Aleve, but nothing has helped. I was thinking “Why do I have this headache?,” then I realized I got busy and didn’t get my coffee this morning. I always have two cups. Now I am paying for my oversight. This got me thinking, if there is a disaster and we can’t get our morning […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Nylons aka pantyhose, stockings, tights or even knee highs are some of the most commonly discarded items. It is easy to ruin a pair of nylons as soon as you open the package. Before you toss them out, you may be able to get some other uses out of them. If one pair develops a run on one leg, cut off that leg but keep the good one. When another pair springs a […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com My allergies have started bothering me, with itchy, watery eyes, early morning congestion, sneezing, signaling the start of the fall allergy season. At my last physical check-up my doctor asked me if I’ve had any health issues bothering me, and I did mention my sinuses bother me every fall and spring. I can always tell the seasons by my chronic sinus congestion. I told him I already take antihistamines, but sometimes they don’t […]
In a previous article, I posted about trying out Survival Woman’s super easy homemade detergent recipe. It turns out to be even more useful than originally thought. I was cleaning the toilet and needed a little extra help scrubbing with the toilet brush. Normally I use plain bleach but decided to try something different. (Note: I don’t use any other chemicals in the toilet such as leave-in bowl cleaners. If you are using them, do not mix in other chemicals.) […]
In my last post about using less of everything, I mentioned the next project was trying to use less deodorant. The main purpose to these experiments is to try using less of common products to make our supplies last longer. A side benefit is the money saved from not having to buy new supplies as quickly as before. Regarding the use of antiperspirants and deodorants, many people are concerned about the aluminum content of these products and the effect this […]
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