Live Self Sufficient

I recently talked about a number of uses for your old nylons. Before you try any of these ideas out, it is a good idea to make sure your nylons are ready to be retired. In certain situations, the life of your nylons can be extended a little longer with just a bit of TLC!
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Cooking plays an important role in the self sufficient lifestyle. Chances are you have a large garden in your backyard that is packed with plenty of fruits and vegetables. In order to enjoy these delicious foods, you can eat them raw or use them as ingredients in your favorite recipes.
Missing ingredients are one of the [...]

Bananas are a delicious fruit that many of us love. For those who are enjoying the self sufficient lifestyle, this fruit is one of the few that you may not want to grow yourself. Whether the conditions aren’t right where you live, or you simply don’t want to tackle this project, you probably still want [...]

Coffee is a luxury that many of us require to get our day started. In order to save some money in your budget, you will want to maximize the lifespan of each bag of coffee that you purchase. Surprisingly, there are a few things you can easily do to get a few extra pots out [...]

A great way to become more self sufficient is to save rain water. Just about anyone can do this simple chore and it will help you save extra money in your budget. If you rely on water from a public water supply, this is even truer!
There are several different ways you can collect rainwater. All [...]

The self sufficient lifestyle means that sometimes you have to get a little creative. Instead of throwing out something old, it might be more practical (and cost effective) to find another use for it. A great example of this is an old pair of nylons. At first glance the old nylons may appear to be [...]