Video Archive

Digitally Filed...Or Lost in Cyber Space?
Home and Family Organization
Melanie shows us a quick way to organize our files digitally so they are easily found and never lost again!
Release Date: 4/8/2023

DIY Custom Drawer Dividers
Home and Family Organization
An oldie, but a goodie!  This repost is from 2014.  Melanie Shows us a fast and inexpensive way to make custom drawer dividers that really hold things together and keep you organized.
Release Date: 4/5/2023

4 Great Tricks to Save on Holiday Baking
Cooking With Basics
4 Great DIY videos to help you save on some for your most used holiday baking staples.  Quick and easy recipes that will save you time, money and a trip to the store! 
Release Date: 12/1/2022

Family Biking Fun - Summer on Wheels
Family Adventures
Mary Ann shares her tips for safe and fun biking trips with your kids.
Release Date: 7/18/2021

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Cooking With Basics
Mary Ann shows you how to make homemade sweetened condensed milk.
Release Date: 11/15/2019

Washing and Caring for Sprouts
Cooking With Basics
Mary Ann shows us her fool proof method for getting a longer shelf-life out of your alfalfa sprouts.
Release Date: 5/5/2019

Your Dream Vanilla Ice Cream
Cooking With Basics
Would you have guessed that you have everything your need to make the best homemade vanilla ice cream ever right in your PANTRY?
Release Date: 4/30/2019

Pantry Organization Video
Home and Family Organization
Take your pantry from Good to GREAT!  Mary Ann shows you how in this video.
Release Date: 3/27/2018

Cooking from Your Car - Video
Family Adventures
Mary Ann shows you how she uses a few nifty appliances that you use in your car.  They were designed for truckers, but even us common folks can use them to save big on family travel.
Release Date: 3/1/2018

EMERGENCY LIVING – Sanitation – Critter Control
Practically Prepared
If a disaster happened where you, your family, and possibly your town were without garbage collection or adequate toilet capabilities, what would you do?  Michael shares more tips and advice on how to deal with these issues.
Release Date: 10/1/2017

The Utility Tent Trailer
Family Adventures
Mary Ann's latest adventure in camping.
Release Date: 8/26/2017

Glamping in a Minivan with Mary Ann
Family Adventures
Who says you have to buy a big 5th-wheel to Glamp like a pro?  Check out Mary Ann's latest camping video and get some great ideas for your next camping trip.
Release Date: 8/25/2017

Space Savings for Grocery Sack Storage
Home and Family Organization
Plastic grocery sacks are a great item to reuse and up-cycle, but storing them can get a little out of control.  Mary Ann's new video post shows you how to make the most of your time and space with a simple "minute" project.
Release Date: 3/31/2015

Cardboard Box Ovens
Practically Prepared
Mary Ann shows us a great way to make an oven in a pinch!
Release Date: 12/4/2012

Homemade Chocolate Chips
Cooking With Basics
Britney shows us a quick and easy way to make homemade chocolate chips in a pinch!
Release Date: 10/24/2012

Homemade Marshmallow Creme
Cooking With Basics
Britney shows us how easy it is to make Marshmallow Creme and save some money on our holiday goodies in the process!
Release Date: 10/24/2012

The Next Online Class - It's About Time!
Home and Family Organization
Our Next Online Class will be It's About Time!

Tin Can Stoves Video
Practically Prepared
Mary Ann shows us how to make and use and tin can stove and oven!
Release Date: 9/1/2012

Making Cheese from Powdered Milk
Cooking With Basics
You will be surprised how easy it is to make cheese from powdered milk.  Have fresh cheese anytime you need it right from your food storage.
Release Date: 2/27/2012

Volcano Collapsible Stove with a Dutch Oven
Practically Prepared
More alternate cooking methods with Michael.
Release Date: 11/16/2011

EMERGENCY COOKING – An Introduction to the Solar C
Practically Prepared
Michael has an introduction to another of our favorite products:  The Solar CooKit.
Release Date: 11/9/2011