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How Overexertion Almost Cost Me My Life
Overexertion means to strain or put too much pressure on one’s self. It can lead to a higher risk of injury or in some...
The Best Things About Country Life
He lives in a house in the country…
What do you think of when you think about “Living in the country”?
Some people might say “oh...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
Pear Jam Recipe And More
Pear jam is a delicious way to preserve pears for year-round use. Packed with flavor, this homemade pear jam recipe makes a thick jam...
SHTF
FARMING
About Your Food Storage
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an...
DIY
Fish Antibiotics for Survival and How to Store Them
When you find yourself in a survival situation there are a lot of hacks or alternatives that you can use to get the job...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
Natural Crafts for Autumn
The homestead family works long hours together every day but it’s important to not forget the fun! Here are some simple natural crafts for...
To Buy a Kit or To Build Your Own Shed
When you’re a prepper, one of the things that are valued is storage. However, not every home comes with storage pre-built. In that case,...
BUG OUT
What Services You Can Provide During a Crisis
The Great Depression was the worst financial and economic disaster of the 20th century. The Wall Street crash of 1929 triggered the Great Depression...
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 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...
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...
GEAR
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...
What Are Survival Optics and Why You Need Them?
The use of optics on rifles and shotguns has become standard in the tactical realm, and for a good reason. An optic can:
increase the...
Concealed Carry Tips for Summer
Summer is here, and for most of us, that means hotter weather and lighter clothes, which can make concealed carry more challenging. It may...
Review – Paracord 550 survival guide
Very few items in your BOB, GHB or EDC (everyday carry) have as many uses as a parachute cord. It is hands down one...
HEALTH
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...
How to Stay Cool When Working in the Heat
When we moved to Idaho, we had no idea that it could reach 105 degrees on our property. As we are trying to build...
How to Use Lime Essential Oil
Lime essential oil, while not one of the most popular oils out there, can be an effective ally on the homestead. To learn how...
Why Camping Is Healthy for Children
Allowing our children to experience new things this day and age can be quite challenging. It might seem to us that every frontier has...
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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...
A is for Abundance
There’s a story told of the great American orator Henry Clay. After giving a rousing speech, he was approached by an awestruck young man...
Sorghum or Honey for NATURAL Sugar?
Bee Keeping, sometimes called apiculture is popular in homesteading circles. People want a way to produce their own natural sugars and honey is a...
