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Recipe – Chocolate Dandelion Milkshake
Are you trying to kick the coffee habit but are still hankering for those iced mochas this time of year? Here’s the perfect combination...
How to Treat Bumblefoot with Essential Oils and Herbs
Bumblefoot (also known as Pododermatitis). It’s one of those things that most chicken keepers will have to deal with at some point or another...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
How to Preserve and Store the Harvest
Canning, Preserving and Storing the Harvest
When we consider canning, preserving and storing the harvest, keeping food safe for later is the goal. Whether we...
SHTF
FARMING
Recipe – Multi-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Nut free, gum free, soy free, whole grain, gluten-free flour! Melanie’s Multi-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend is made with only four ingredients, brown rice flour,...
DIY
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...
10 Essentials for Surviving an EMP
Most people don’t think twice about what would happen if the power went out—and stayed out. But there are real threats that could shut...
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...
Tips for Your Fall Garden
A little fall planning and prepping can really rev up the spring season. Autumn is the time to clean up beds, manage soils, prepare...
How to Restore Rusty Cast Iron Pans
Want a pan that will stand the test of time? For over 100 years cast iron as been a traditional favorite in kitchens across...
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...
The Ancient Secret That Still Lights Up The Wilderness?
Discover how outdoor experts create fire using a technique that predates modern civilization yet remains one of the most reliable methods in the wilderness. This forgotten skill transforms ordinary hikes into memorable adventures and connects you to generations of explorers who relied on nothing but stone, metal, and knowledge to survive. Master this ancient art that outdoor guides still use today – because some traditions endure for good reason.
How to Start a Fire Flint and Steel Vs Ferrocerium
Fire Starting: Flint & Steel Versus Ferrocerium Key Differences – Intro
Nothing sets the tone of a survival situation or emergency in the woods like...
BUG OUT
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...
FOOD
Recipe – Strawberry Jam and Canning Tips
This super simple strawberry jam recipe is the perfect place for a beginning canner to start. Three simple ingredients (no pectin), 10 minutes cooking,...
Review – Survival Food For Bug Out Bags
Covering the pros & cons of different food options.
Preparedness strategies are unique to each individual and I make every attempt to highlight that as...
Recipe – Black Walnut Chutney
Fall heralds in the cool, crisp air, pumpkin-spiced everything, and the unsung hero – the black walnut. While black walnuts have a strong, bitter...
GEAR
3 Ways to Safely Store Your Firearms
In this guest post, Richard Douglas offers a guide to safely storing your firearms, specifically addressing:
Training your family about firearm safety.
Three different...
Review – Semi-Automatic Handguns for Women
Women are the largest growing demographic of handgun owners for self-defense. More women than ever are also starting to carry concealed pistols for protection,...
Essential Prepper Skills For The Wilderness
Every year dozens of people die in wilderness settings because they were completely unprepared to face the dangers that lurk in nature. Thinking about...
Review – KRISS USA Sphinx SDP Compact
I have seen a lot of the big Gun YouTuber’s: Sootch00, Mr. Guns n’ Gear, and even Military Arms Channel, talking about this pistol...
You Better Have These Seven Basic First-Aid Items
Do you have these seven basic first-aid items? Recent events reveal the importance of carrying first aid items at all times. The discussion of...
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...
Steel Industry In The US Is Falling
Donald Trump’s trade war and the nasty tariffs that have come along with it are causing the American steel industry to go belly up. ...
Recipe – Chocolate Dandelion Milkshake
Are you trying to kick the coffee habit but are still hankering for those iced mochas this time of year? Here’s the perfect combination...
