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Recipe – Fermented Salsa plus Bonus
This fermented salsa recipe is super easy to make once you know the basic guidelines of fermentation. I will break it down for you...
These 5 Foods Last Forever: Essential Additions to Your Survival Pantry
In today's uncertain world, certain foods offer exceptional longevity when properly stored. These "forever foods" serve as the backbone of any well-planned survival pantry, providing both sustenance and versatility when traditional supply chains fail. Discover how distilled white vinegar, cornstarch, distilled liquor, bouillon cubes, and pure maple syrup can serve multiple survival applications beyond basic nutrition—and why a community-based approach to preparedness ultimately creates resilience that no individual pantry can match.
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
Food Storage Challenge
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an...
SHTF
FARMING
How to Stress Less in Emergency Situations
A catastrophic event can be extremely hard on the body; mentally and physically. Since not all emergencies are the same, it is important to...
DIY
Are You Making These 15 Common Canning Mistakes?
Canning is an amazing way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables all year long. But while the...
DIY Oil Lamp for Emergency Lighting
Learning how to make oil lamps yourself will allow you to put back even more off grid light sources for a fraction of the price.
31 All-Natural DIY Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common problems that affect the bones and joints in the human body. A huge number of people develops...
How to Drill Concrete
Construction projects are endlessly rewarding until you come across a problem that you can’t quickly solve. Struggling to understand how to drill concrete can...
Fall is Coming. How to Prep
Seasonal living is about as old-fashioned and pioneer as you can get, where families are in touch and plan their lives (and kitchen) around...
Natural Crafts for Autumn
The homestead family works long hours together every day but it’s important to not forget the fun! Here are some simple natural crafts for...
DIY: Wall-Hanging Canned Food Storage
Today, we take a much-needed look back upon one of the best DIY projects we’ve ever come across: the DIY Wall-Hanging Canned Food Storage....
Recommendation – The Prepper Fire Starting
We run the risk of thinking everyone has the basic skills that many references in survival situations. For example, we always talk about building...
BUG OUT
What Are We REALLY Getting Ready For As Preppers
No matter what your ‘disaster’ is, we are all truly just getting ready for the same basic thing. Some would say survival, others would say...
FOOD
Recipe – Homemade Applesauce for Canning or Fresh Eating
This homemade applesauce recipe is the one I have been making since I was a child. It’s easy.
So many people look at me in...
How to Stretch a Buck in a Tough Economy
Don’t panic. With a little “belt tightening” and a realistic plan, you will make it through this…
Being laid off, underemployed or just watching your...
8 Canned Cheese with a long shelf life
Once opened, we say the cheese should last about 4-6 weeks (if not longer), but this is dependent on how the cheese is handled and stored. It...
GEAR
Last Minute Prepping Checklist
When unexpected events unfold rapidly, having a streamlined approach to preparedness can make all the difference. Whether facing severe weather, infrastructure disruptions, or other...
Skills For SHTF
Envision SHTF as something that could disrupt the normal function Government if you would. A disruption in government that would cause law enforcement to...
Prepping Your Car for Emergencies
An emergency can strike at any place, and at any time, which is why it is essential
always to stay prepared and have some emergency...
Uncommon Items For Your Bug Out Bag
We all know what our bug-out bag essentials are, right? 90% of the items we packed are pretty much the same for all of...
Review – Hatsan Escort MPA
Shotguns have always been kept in high regard in the survival community. Simple, effective, versatile. There’s really not a lot you can’t do with...
HEALTH
SUPERGLUE: YOUR SURVIVAL SECRET WEAPON?
Applications That Could Save Your Life When...
What if the one thing standing between you and disaster was sitting in your junk drawer right now?
Ever...
What You Should Know About Stockpiling Antibiotics
Responsible Antibiotic Storage for Home Emergency Preparedness
Medical self-reliance represents an important aspect of comprehensive family preparedness planning. While professional healthcare remains the optimal choice...
The Power of Plantain Herb
Usually mistaken for a pesky garden weed, plantain turns out to be a potent tool for your home remedy kit. Here's what to know...
What you eat will impact the health of your grandchildren!
It is commonly known that what a pregnant mother eats can impact her growing baby. What we don’t often consider is the nutrition the...
How to Reduce Your Salt Intake
When it comes to salt consumption and your health, less is typically better, making you less likely to develop problems with your cholesterol, blood...
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Uncommon Items For Your Bug Out Bag
We all know what our bug-out bag essentials are, right? 90% of the items we packed are pretty much the same for all of...
Are You Making These 15 Common Canning Mistakes?
Canning is an amazing way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables all year long. But while the...
How to Make A Primitive Fish Trap
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, it is important to try and use as little energy as possible. It may happen...
How To Get To Know Your Neighbors
How well do you know you know your neighbors? A few years ago I had a mini-flash flood in my backyard. We had torrential...
How to Backfeed after SHTF
Earthquake, Southern California, sitting in my kitchen at 5:25 am I felt the roll, heard the house creek and crack and through my dining...
How to Survive an EMP
All of our lives would be drastically impacted if either a man-made or natural EMP disaster happened. It would not take weeks, or even...
Is it Safe to Eat Expired Food?
Last week, I went through my pantry, trying to get an idea of how much food storage I have. By the time the organizing...
The Many Different Uses of a Camping Kettle
For anyone who loves going outdoors, it’s important to arm yourself with tools that you can use for a variety of purposes. The camping...
