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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...
Are You Prepared to Take Care of Your Parents?
Aging in America
Americans are living longer. The average age of death in 2011 was 78.7 years. In the last 80 years the aging dynamic in the country has...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
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...
SHTF
FARMING
Bugout Bag for your Bug In Plans
This is something that comes up all the time. The short answer is yes of course, any survival plan needs to have backups. Which...
DIY
Horse Hair Detangler Recipe
There are a lot of pricey horse hair products on the market, but I’ve been using this simple DIY solution for years. Some folks...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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.
BUG OUT
“BLACK SKY” EVENT WOULD “BRING SOCIETY TO ITS KNEES”
The term “Black Sky” or “Black Sky Hazard” refers to an event that severely disrupts the normal functioning of our critical infrastructures. A Black Sky...
FOOD
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...
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...
Recipe – Cranberry Coconut Energy Balls (Vegan Gluten Free)
I’m always searching for quick and healthy snack ideas, and they come in especially handy during a long day working out in the garden. ...
GEAR
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...
Concealed Carry Tips For Beginners
So, you want to conceal carry?
Have you asked yourself why?
Is it because you have a fear for your life and you want to defend...
HEALTH
Recipe – Vegan Mayonnaise
Vegan mayonnaise got you down? It is expensive from the grocery store and doesn’t compare in flavor to fresh, homemade mayonnaise. Many brands contain...
Natural Beekeeping
Chapter three in Milkwood is all about Natural Beekeeping, and how you can use a principles-based approach to keep bees at home, safe and well,...
All-Natural DIY Hair Mask Recipes
A DIY hair mask is a great option for improving the look and texture of all hair types. If you've never tried one, I...
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...
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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...
Letter – How to Fail at Farming
Please trust me on this one, guys. I know how easy it is to become excited at the thought of owning your very own land. I...
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...
