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How to Avoid Scummy Coffee
If you are anything like me, you love coffee. It was 1998 when I had my first cup of coffee. It was black and...
How to Save a Life in a Cardiac Emergency
You’re walking your dog in the neighborhood park and you see a man riding a bike up ahead suddenly collapse. Would you know what...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
Recipe – Cherry Black Pepper Jam
I have been making this jam for many, many years and boy, is it good on a toasted sourdough turkey sandwiches with a bit of...
SHTF
FARMING
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.
DIY
17 Survival Uses for Safety Pins
Did you know that before the Winchester repeating rifle was invented, Walter Hunt patented the “combined piston breech and firing cock repeating gun”?
Not only...
How to Create Concrete Footings
We’ve spent weeks getting our garage foundation as perfect as possible, right down to the concrete footings. This process has taught us so much...
How to Make an A-Frame Chicken Coop
In my excitement to get baby chicks, I forgot they grew like weeds and would quickly outgrow their brooder box! There wasn’t enough room...
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...
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 Make a Grab and Go Binder
Not long ago, I opened up my bank statement and found a series of unauthorized charges. I promptly called the bank and reported 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.
10 Places to Find Water in the City Post-SHTF
When it comes to a post-SHTF situation, one of the most critical resources you will need is fresh water that can be filtered for...
BUG OUT
How To Build Your Food Storage
Although the average person can survive for three weeks without food, it would be very unpleasant, and it would make it difficult if not...
FOOD
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...
How To Use Food Scraps on the Homestead
We have an increased number of hungry mouths to feed at Folly Farms as of late which includes dogs, chickens, pigs, and goats. In...
What People Ate During The Great Depression
The Great Depression brought out both the resiliency and ingenuity of literally millions of people. With few options, people had to make do with what...
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
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...
The Truth About Cancer
Recently, somebody in our family very dear to us was diagnosed with cancer. I’m not sharing who that person is just yet because they...
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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...
Why Keep a Bolt Kit At Your Workplace
You never know when or where you may find yourself in an emergency (or worse) situation, but the odds are that it won’t happen...
How to Make a Menu Plan for a Month
Making a menu plan or meal plan is a weekly chore that most of us dread. You have to look at the sales, decide...
