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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...
Recommendation – Lyttleton Stores
Lyttleton Stores is a little piece of Blue Mountains magic, with the community at its heart. A super inspiring example of what a small-town...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
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...
SHTF
FARMING
Tips – Successful Urban Deer Bowhunting
Did you know that the deer can live virtually anywhere, including the urban areas surrounded by cities and crowds of people?
Over the past few...
DIY
Finding Storage Space
Here are a few ideas to help you find the necessary space to get your food storage squared away after your shopping trip or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to – Scarecrow Mason Jar Craft
We got this from Easy Peasy and Fun. We hope they don't mind we are really excited to share this wonderful scarecrow mason jar...
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
How to Can Zucchini
Zucchini plants are known for being prolific growers, and you can only make so much zucchini bread! My kids may love muffins and fried...
Everything About Ringless Honey Mushrooms
Do not eat any mushroom without checking in person with a local, live, mushroom collector.
The first time I thought I saw the Ringless Honey...
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....
GEAR
How to justify a gun
Gun Mods Do’s & Don’ts
Is Your Firearm Modifications An Enhancement Or Reduction In Reliability?
Over the years many friends, family, and co-workers have come to me...
How to chose a tactical pen
An ordinary pen serves a purpose, to write down your thoughts, access them in the future and clear your mind.
Tactical pens will not only...
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,...
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...
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...
Things to Recycle in your Compost Bin
If you’re a homesteader, you are no doubt familiar with the hundreds of benefits composting provides, not just to you, but also to your...
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...
