The Budget Preppers
Food Preservation, Prepping, Gardening, Emergency Preparedness
Category: Budget
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Shelf Stable “Side In A Jar”: Green Bean Casserole
We all know the Meal In A Craze, but have you ever heard of a Side In A Jar? You probably haven’t because I just invented it! Meals in a jar are so convenient I had the thought why should we just stop at the main dish? So I decided to start re creating my…
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Shelf Stable Lasagna Skillet Meal In A Jar
My new obsession is meals in a jar! You seriously can’t go wrong with having a few of these on the shelf ready for when you need them. I tend to grab for my meals in a jar during busy weekdays when I forgot to pull meat from the freezer. These are also amazing for…
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Cream Of Chicken Soup Base: Shelf Stable
I do a lot of scratch cooking here. Many years ago we were walking through the store grabbing up cans of Campbells cream of chicken and other cream of soup bases. I happened to look at the ingredients on the back and was surprised how much on the label I wasn’t able to even pronounce.…
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Shelf Stable Chicken Pot Pie Meal In A Jar
Freeze Dried Foods Many of you have seen I got a Harvest Right Freeze dryer and have partnered with Thrive Life freeze dried foods. I can’t even begin to tell you all the benefits of freeze dried foods because the possibilities are seriously endless. Making meal in a jar recipes have become a new obsession.…
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How to Grow a Garden on Your Apartment Balcony
Do you dream of having a beautiful garden but live in an apartment with limited outdoor space? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy the joys of gardening by transforming your balcony into a lush green oasis. In this article, we will guide you through the essential steps to create a thriving garden on your apartment…
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Get Prepared: Budget-Friendly Tips
Emergencies can strike at any time, and being prepared can mean the difference between safety and danger. But what if you’re on a tight budget? The thought of building up an emergency supply kit can be overwhelming, leaving you wondering if it’s even possible to do so without breaking the bank. The good news is…
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5 Surprising Herbs You Didn’t Know You Could Forge
Are you tired of buying expensive herbs from the grocery store or relying on dried herbs from your pantry? Why not take a step outside and forage for some surprising herbs right in your own backyard? You might be surprised to find out that there are plenty of edible and medicinal herbs growing all around…
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Cream of Mushroom Soup: Shelf Stable Base
A few years ago my local Campbells soup factory did a huge sale for veterans. We were able to go into the factory and get cases of discounted canned goods for UBER cheap. Like, $5 for en entire flat of canned foods. One of the things I stocked up on then was cream of mushroom,…
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Easy Butter & Lard Pie Crust
The price of food is soaring there is no denying that. Within the last 2 years I’ve had to switch my mindset from connivence to saving money. What can I make from scratch that is cheaper than buying from the store? I traditionally have used the pie crust you can get from Target or Walmart.…
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Filling
Growing up we often had pot pies. They were the Banquet box small chicken pot pies you could throw into the oven. I’m sure these were full of preservatives but my mother can’t cook, and we were often left at home to fend for ourselves while our parents worked. So these little pot pies were…