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Sickness and injury in SHTF
This weeks show is a replay of a video we did back in late August when I had my appendix removed. Having to have...
Recipe – Wildwood Tea
Wildwood tea is, in its essence, as individual and as unique as each household that makes it. It’s an expression of place, in a...
PREPAREDNESS
Keeping It Clean: Declutter Your Home for the Hurricane Season
After Beryl and Chris, it’s safe to say that the 2018 hurricane season truly is...
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
A Simple Banana Oat Bread Recipe
Why compost or throw out those old brown bananas when you can have the smell of delicious banana oat bread wafting through your house...
SHTF
FARMING
Prepping for an Assualt on our Constitutional Rights
I have deliberately tried to stay away from politics on this site. I have said many times that I believe preparedness should transcend political,...
DIY
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...
How to Make a Portable Swamp Cooler
Ok Where I come from it gets hot. So hot that beer evaporates while in the bottle.
Also the fact that my room gets a...
Recipe – Blackberry Jam with Shredded Apple
You’ve just started your blackberry jam and you open the cupboard to discover you’ve run out of pectin. The stores are closed, the kids...
Recipe – Blueberry Pear Jam
We were once again blessed with an abundance of pears from the neighbors after helping them harvest their pear tree, so I decided to...
How to Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag
This Homemade Crochet Hippie Boho Purse Bag Craft Project is a multi-functional stylish shoulder bag that has a beautiful “macrame wall hanging tapestry” appearance.
Crocheting...
Review – Is Treated Lumber Safe for Raised Beds?
Over the years there has been a lot of talk about pressure treated lumber and its use in gardening, and specifically for raised beds....
How To Prep Your Home
Purchasing sandbags have always been sold in late summer early fall as a preparedness product that is associated with the flooding attached to the...
Recipe – Apple Butter and Applesauce
My family loves this. I have a niece that all she asks for at Christmas is my apple butter. It is a little time...
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
Foraging and Using Chokecherry
I’ll admit the name “chokecherry” doesn’t exactly get your mouth watering. Anything with “choke” in the name sounds like trouble. The other common names...
Recipe – Pressure Can Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken bone broth is one of the first lines of defense when it comes to total health and wellness on the homestead. It’s so...
Easiest Foods to Can
If you’re a homesteader, you no doubt know the difficulty of storing vegetables, fruits, and meats over the winter months. It’s nearly impossible to...
GEAR
What to Do After Getting a CCW
Many people get excited about getting their first CCW (conceal carry weapon) believing they have all that they need for self-defense. However, getting a...
Recommendation – Sillcock Key for Water
If you are reading this on my website you are probably like me and prepare for all different kinds of situations. Have you ever...
Prepper Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Bug Out Bag
12 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed in Your Bug Out Bag along with descriptions below:
Multi-Functional Pry BarThe uses for a small metal pry...
Review – Premade Bug Out Bags
Best Premade Bug Out Bag For Sale
When disaster strikes, Plan A is to shelter in place, where you have access to the tools and...
Review – The Lever Action Rifle?
The subject of weapons for survival is hot and heavy in the prepper community. Magazines and blogs offer all kinds of opinions and solutions....
HEALTH
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...
The Hidden Survival Skill That Could Save You During the Next Crisis
Why Your Grandparents' Secret to Survival Is More Important Now Than Ever
The economy today is teetering on the edge, and food prices...
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...
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...
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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...
The Prepper’s Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Hooray! You have an essential oil diffuser…now what do you do with it? Here are 10 essential oil diffuser recipes that your whole family...
How To Can Tomato Jam
Tomato jam (also referred to as tomato jelly) is a type of fruit preserve prepared with tomatoes and sugar. ... It has been described as "a cross between marmalade...
