{"id":5711,"date":"2010-08-30T12:34:53","date_gmt":"2010-08-30T19:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/?p=5711"},"modified":"2015-10-15T09:09:25","modified_gmt":"2015-10-15T15:09:25","slug":"survival-girl-series-pt3-make-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/survival-girl-series-pt3-make-your-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Survival Girl Series: Make Your Own!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most rewarding things in life is the ability create things. As a Prepper, I really enjoy &#8220;Do It Yourself&#8221; projects that help me to discover new ways for my family to become more <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Self-sufficiency\" class=\"broken_link\">self sufficient<\/a>. One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is scour through my folder of &#8220;How To&#8221; articles and pick out a family project to get involved in.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHere I&#8217;ve compiled this list with some of my favorite guides to get you started:<\/p>\n<h3>Food<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/food.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5832\" title=\"food\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/food.jpg\" alt=\"food\" width=\"445\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/food.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/food-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/food-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Beef-Jerky\" class=\"broken_link\">Beef Jerky<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/selfrelianceadventures.blogspot.com\/2009\/02\/make-your-own-homemade-survival-bars.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Survival Food Bars<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kitchenstewardship.com\/2009\/04\/13\/monday-mission-homemade-yogurt-the-easy-way\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Yogurt<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gourmetsleuth.com\/Recipes\/Cheese-Making-Recipes-304.aspx\" class=\"broken_link\">Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/survival-girls-self-sufficient-series-pt-1-make-your-own-butter\/\">Butter<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Drinks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/beverage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5830\" title=\"beverage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/beverage.jpg\" alt=\"beverage\" width=\"435\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/beverage.jpg 435w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/beverage-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sportsgirlsplay.com\/recipes-for-homemade-sports-drinks\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Sports Drink<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eartheasy.com\/eat_homebrew.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Beer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Make-your-own-wine\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Wine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/marvelous-mead-making-methods\/\">Mead<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/how-to-roast-coffee\/\">Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Hygiene Products<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Dental-Hygiene.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6340\" title=\"Hygiene\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Dental-Hygiene.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Products\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Dental-Hygiene.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Dental-Hygiene-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/candleandsoap.about.com\/od\/soapmakingbasics\/a\/sm101.htm\">Soap<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/3701\/how-to-make-natural-shampoo-easy-recipe\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Shampoo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ultimate-cosmetics.com\/beauty\/homemade-recipes\/lipgloss.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Lip Gloss<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/survivalblog.com\/letter_re_grub_and_gearlessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Shaving Cream<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paystolivegreen.com\/2008\/12\/make-your-own-homeade-pesticides-and-repellants\/\">Bug Repellant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehouseblackshutters.com\/2010\/03\/homemade-organic-baby-wipes.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Organic Baby Wipes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biblicalscholarship.net\/menses.htm\">Feminine Hygiene Pads<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Health and Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/herbalremedies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5836\" title=\"herbalremedies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/herbalremedies.jpg\" alt=\"herbalremedies\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/herbalremedies.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/herbalremedies-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthclinic.com\/Remedies\/how_to_make_apple_cider_vinegar.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Apple Cider Vinegar<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/indianapublicmedia.org\/eartheats\/fermented-foods-homemade-kombucha\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Kombucha<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antonnutrition.com\/2009\/06\/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-nut-milk.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Nut Milk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.survivalistboards.com\/showthread.php?t=108324\" class=\"broken_link\">Salve<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Survival Gear<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/survival.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6459\" title=\"survival-gear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/survival.jpg\" alt=\"Survival Gear\" width=\"490\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/survival.jpg 490w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/survival-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.popfi.com\/2008\/03\/04\/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-glow-sticks\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Glow Sticks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fishing.wonderhowto.com\/how-to\/make-homemade-fish-bait-333594\/\">Fishing Bait<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foremosthunting.com\/Turkey\/Gear\/TurkeyCalls\/HomemadeTurkeyCalls\/tabid\/327\/Default.aspx\" class=\"broken_link\">Turkey Calls<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.submityourarticle.com\/articles\/John-Greenspan-6554\/Homemade-Solar-Energy-81187.php\" class=\"broken_link\">Solar Energy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.motherearthnews.com\/diy\/hydraulic-log-splitter-zmaz81ndzraw.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Log Splitter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/2012base.com\/Survival_Bunkers\/Make_Your_Own_Bunker\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Bunker<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildwoodsurvival.com\/survival\/hunting\/bowandarrow\/trm\/trm3-1pg08.html\">Bow and Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/journeytoforever.org\/biodiesel_make.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Fuel<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Household Items<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/green-cleaning-products.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5834\" title=\"green-cleaning-products\" src=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/green-cleaning-products.jpg\" alt=\"green-cleaning-products\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/green-cleaning-products.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/green-cleaning-products-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/gomestic.com\/homemaking\/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-floor-cleaners\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Floor Cleaner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/searchwarp.com\/swa297402.htm\" class=\"broken_link\">Carpet Cleaner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fiscalgeek.com\/2009\/07\/homemade-air-conditione\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Air Conditioner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.go-preppers.com\/blog\/charcoalmaking\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Charcoal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/homemade-liquid-laundry-detergent\/\">Laundry Detergent<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alternative-heating.com\/homemade-thermal-shades.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Thermal Shades<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nextgap.com\/2010\/05\/how-to-make-your-own-homemade-bottle-cutter\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Bottle Cutter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please let me know if you have any good resources I might have missed!<\/p>\n<p>***This article was contributed by Chrystle Poss a.k.a. \u201cSurvival Girl\u201d, Owner of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/\">Survival Blog<\/a> and devoted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/beginners-guide-to-prepping\/\">Prepper<\/a>. She has been writing articles on survival and emergency preparedness since 2006. You can find her work on various websites and publications.***<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most rewarding things in life is the ability create things. As a Prepper, I really enjoy &#8220;Do It Yourself&#8221; projects that help me to discover new ways for my family to become more self sufficient. One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is scour through my folder of &#8220;How [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[376],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-how-to"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5711"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17140,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5711\/revisions\/17140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}