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4 Uses for baking soda outside the kitchen

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- Baking soda is a popular leavening agent in baking, giving foods a light fluffy texture.

- It has non-food uses in the kitchen, such as eliminating odors and cleaning surfaces.

- Baking soda is a natural antifungal and antibacterial agent that can kill bacteria associated with tooth decay and fungal pathogens responsible for skin and nail infections.

- It supports kidney health by slowing the rate of progression of renal failure and improving nutritional status among ...

Must-have kitchen items for preppers and survivalists

May 17, 2023 -

Butter churn

There are essentially three types of butter churns: dash churn, barrel churn and paddle churn. (Related: Prepper must-haves: 25 non-electric kitchen items for your homestead.)

Cast iron/stainless steel cookware

If you are cooking over a wood stove of any kind, you need durable stainless steel or cast iron cookware. Aluminum tends to warp on wood cook stoves.

Black cast iron pans heat evenly, hold the heat for a long time and do not warp....

WONDER POWDER: Health benefits of baking soda, a versatile kitchen staple

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Baking soda is known for its myriad of uses. It is used to eliminate odors in enclosed spaces, remove moisture and grease, whiten laundry, clean carpet stains, polish silver and clean surfaces. It can also be used to get rid of weeds and pests, and can also be used to extinguish fires caused by oil and grease.

But baking soda isn't just for the kitchen. Here are some health benefits of baking soda. (Related: Baking soda is a super household aid.)Supports healthy energy ...

DIY cleaning tips: 8 Surfaces to avoid if you’re cleaning with vinegar

July 17, 2023 -

However, keep in mind that vinegar can damage certain surfaces because it is acidic. To prevent any damage, avoid using vinegar cleaning solutions on the following surfaces and items. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)Carpets

While some DIY tips recommend using vinegar for pet stains, it is not as effective as specialized enzymatic carpet cleaners.

Vinegar may temporarily mask the odor, but it is not enough to address the underlying cause. It's better to use a carpet cleaner ...

Prepper projects: Make a DIY mosquito trap to protect your family from bites

June 19, 2023 -

Mosquito bites are usually just an itchy annoyance, but if you are unlucky, they can also carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever and West Nile virus.

Because it is impossible to tell which mosquitoes carry diseases and which are harmless, after SHTF it's best to assume that all mosquitoes can make you sick so it's best to get rid of them.

You can use herbal repellents to protect yourself from mosquito bites, but it's better to kill these insects before they can ...

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

10 Medicinal plants you should have in your home garden

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These plants or herbs are easy to grow, harvest and use, and are versatile enough to use for other applications. (Related: Prepper medicine: 9 Medicinal herbs to plant in your home garden.)Calendula or marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic (eases cramps), demulcent (soothes and protects irritated or inflamed internal tissue), emmenagogue (stimulates and regulates menstrual flow), emollient (moisturizer) ...

12 Useful medicinal herbs to grow in your home garden

July 25, 2023 -

Below are 12 herbs with many medicinal uses that you can find in the wild or grow in your home garden. (h/t to PrepperFortress.com)Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa is often used as feed for livestock because it is full of nutrients.

Alfalfa is considered the "father of all plants," and its roots can grow 20 to 30 feet deep. It contains a lot of protein for a plant.

Alfalfa contains vitamin K and other essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, copper, folate ...

Homesteading 101: How to start your own medicinal herb garden

June 01, 2023 -

This ensures that when you run out of medicine, you can use herbs and plants from your garden to treat common ailments like a stomachache. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

Here are some beginner-friendly herbs to grow in your garden.Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

You can use calendula externally to soothe rashes, irritated skin and to encourage collagen production.

Rub calendula oil into your skin to soothe and protect healthy skin.

Tips for growing calendula:

You ...

Food Security: The best crops to grow in an edible garden

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Container gardens, grow bag gardens, hydroponic kits, pots on a windowsill and window boxes, vertical gardens and many other innovative and sustainable growing techniques are already being used by city dwellers who simply want to grow their food and get the healthiest, highest-quality crops possible because they know exactly how it was grown. They save plenty of money as well. (Related: Survival tips: How to keep food on the table during a GLOBAL FAMINE.)

Here are different ...

Gardening tips: How to start a concrete block raised bed garden

June 26, 2023 -

If you want to grow different crops in lousy soil, you can do so with a concrete block raised bed garden. (h/t to SurviveDoomsday.com)

Usually, stacks of concrete blocks are associated with building construction sites, not gardens, so it is unusual to see tomato plants sticking out of them.

While the idea of putting a rectangular stack of concrete blocks in your yard sounds like an eyesore, you can make sure they complement your landscaping by planning ahead.

There ...

Israel finally admits it made a “grave mistake” killing seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen

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On April 1, the WCK, a renowned disaster relief nonprofit that provides food aid to disaster-stricken and war-torn parts of the world, deployed seven multinational aid workers in Gaza to deliver a new shipment of food. The aid workers, including three British nationals, one Palestinian, one Australian, one Polish and one American-Canadian citizen, were leaving the deconflicted zone in their three-car convoy marked with the WCK logo on the roofs when three consecutive IDF air strikes ...

Dutch farmer “families are crying at the kitchen table every day,” committing suicide over globalist climate change tyranny

May 18, 2023 -

As part of the Dutch government's mission to eradicate "global warming" and "climate change," it is threatening to seize these 3,000 farms if their owners refuse to accept a proposed buyout.

In an effort to be "fair," the Dutch government is offering the landowners 120 percent more fiat money than their land is worth at market prices, but many of them are not interested in cash and would prefer to keep their land.

This is not an option, though. And many farmers and ...

Lawfare with Tom Renz: Biden FAILS to empathize with Maui wildfire victims by comparing disaster to kitchen fire – Brighteon.TV

August 25, 2023 -

The wildfires that swept through Maui, centered mostly in the town of Lahaina, had already killed at least 115 people and left another 850 missing. He responded by giving a speech to a crowd in Lahaina where he claimed he knew how it felt to lose a home. (Related: Head of Maui's emergency management agency resigns amid criticism for not sounding alert sirens during wildfire.)

He told the crowd: "I don't want to compare difficulties, but we have a little sense – Jill and ...

‘She asked us to pray for her’ – family of World Central Kitchen volunteer killed in Israeli strike speaks to RT

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(Article republished from RT.com)

The humanitarian convoy was hit as it was leaving Gaza’s Deir al-Balah warehouse, where the team had unloaded more than 100 tons of food aid, “despite coordinating movements with the IDF,” the World Central Kitchen said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that IDF forces “unintentionally hit innocent people” in a “tragic” incident. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has described the bombing of the convoy as a “grave ...

6 Tips to keep bugs away when you’re outdoors

July 12, 2023 -

While some bugs are beneficial, many of them can spread diseases. It's also really annoying when they leave itchy bite marks all over your arms and legs.

Follow the tips below to learn how to deal with bugs outdoors. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)Learn about insect habits

One of the best ways to make the most of your outdoor time is to educate yourself on when bugs are most active. This may depend on where you live, but you can plan some of your outdoor activities when ...

Texas Ready’s Lucinda Bailey and the Health Ranger discuss how to MAXIMIZE food garden production when it matters most

June 01, 2023 -

Bailey is an expert in food production yields, who wants to teach people how to get the most out of their gardens. Adams said gardening isn't just about seeds. but also about knowing how to turn those seeds into edible food in the most efficient way possible. Bailey's company, which is based in the Lone Star State, provides not only seed collections but also training.

According to the Natural News and Brighteon.com founder, growing vegetables as a hobby will become a key ...

Arizona passes “Grandpa in the Garden” bill to allow farm composting of DEAD HUMANS into the food supply via biosludge applications

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House Bill 2081 and Senate Bill 1042, together known as the "Grandpa in the Garden" bill, both passed and were signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs on March 29. As such, Arizonans will now have the ability to compost their dead loved ones, allowing their remains to be spread on gardens and farms as "fertilizer."

Sponsored by Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R-Gilbert) and Sen. T.J. Shope (R-Coolidge), the Grandpa in the Garden bill passed in both chambers with little opposition after ...

Keep destructive ANTS away from your home with these steps

June 30, 2023 -

Remove things that can attract ants

Ants often hide underneath house plants and make nests in the soil. It's best to discard any plants that appear to be infested. Lemon or orange rinds put inside the soil can discourage ants from making nests where house plants are located.

Keeping food cabinets, countertops and floors clean and spotless also discourages ants from entering. Sweet foods – such as honey, sugar and maple syrup – should be kept tightly sealed in containers ...