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How to Make Black Walnut Tincture for Worming Chickens and Livestock
This past week I wormed my chicken flock with black walnut tincture. Here’s why. A few days before I saw what was undoubtedly a...
12 Best Rabbit Breeds for Raising Meat
It’s been said many times that meat rabbits and goats are a poor prepper’s cows, but I don’t think that mantra is quite right....
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
How To Calculate Your Water Needs For Survival
I’m really trying to emphasize storing water big time because I don’t want my readers standing in line to get water from their local...
DIY
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.
Recipe – Homemade Natural Baby Wash and Shampoo
Did you know there’s a ton of chemicals in commercial baby wash and baby shampoos. “Natural” products are not much better and the organic...
How to Make a Solar System
A small solar system designed to power lights and possibly your refrigerator for an emergency is easy to build. It is something that you...
30 Survival Items To Get In The First 30 Days Of Prepping
Welcome to the prepper world! Today we face the most possibilities of SHTF than ever before: WWIII,
EMP, power grid down, civil unrest, and economic collapse are...
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...
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...
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....
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....
BUG OUT
News – North Korea: A Super Powerful EMP Attack
North Korea: A Super Powerful EMP Attack
The threat of a North Korea EMP targeting the US is increasingly becoming a reality. North Korea’s threat...
FOOD
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...
Recipe – Base Camp Biscuits
Whether running a trapline, on a hunting trip or dealing with life after the SHTF; camp life should be wholesome and enjoyable. The goal...
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...
GEAR
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....
Tips – Urban camouflage after a disaster
You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. You heard the news – it’s really bad...
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...
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...
How to Prep for an Active Shooter
Unfortunately, the number of active shooter incidents continues to rise and with that, comes in increased potential that you may someday be faced with...
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...
