NEWS
PREPAREDNESS
Not sure what to pack in your winter survival kit? Check out our comprehensive list of winter survival tips and you’ll always be prepared, even in the cold.
The Ultimate Winter Survival Guide
When many people think of “survival,” they think of activities we typically associate with warm weather — camping, fishing,...
Please understand that I am not a doctor and expect you to do your due diligence always in trying natural remedies. I am just sharing my experiences and what has worked for me.
Urinary Tract Infection
Rub lemongrass essential oil on the abdomen and on the bottom of your feet. I would...
I have deliberately tried to stay away from politics on this site. I have said many times that I believe preparedness should transcend political, religious, and ideological beliefs. Disaster can strike at any time, and does not discriminate.
That being said, I firmly believe that part of being prepared is...
HOMESTEADING
ECONOMICS
DIY
How to Make Your Own Sandals
I made a pair of sandals from loya cane. Walking bare footed in the bush generally doesn’t cause problems for my feet. But when...
How to Reuse Charcoal Mound
Charcoal is a valuable fuel that reaches a higher temperature than the very wood it’s made from. I’ve made some before, but with supplies...
How to Build a Bed Shed
I built a bed shed, a small shelter with a sleeping platform built into it. It’s quicker to build than a large hut but...
Letter From A Prepper – Forge Blower
This just came in. Enjoy!
I invented the Bow Blower, a combination of the bow drill and forge blower to make a device that can...
How to Build Your Own Firearm
Last time we finished discussing the parts required. The next step is to “manufacture” the receiver. For each case, I will include a link...
Scope Mounting The Prepper Marlin 336Y
Believe it or not, not every prepper or survivalist is totally enamored with the quintessential semi-auto rifle platform. Though the AR-15s and AK-47s among...
How to Clean Your Guns the Right Way
Did you know that every time you fire your gun, a small amount of carbon, copper, lead and plastic residue is left in the...
How To Find Water
You probably already know that water is essential to your survival and a huge problem if you’re stuck without. In fact, just 3 days...
BUG OUT
FOOD
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
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...
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...
Letter from a Prepper – Waved through security thanks to Glock hat
The Italian Polizia at the Vatican entrance was having none of it.
The guy in front of us could walk back from where he came...
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...
Tips on Stress and Resilience
Getting enough ѕlеер іѕ a pivotal ingredient to being able tо handle the ѕtrеѕѕ that уоu encounter during the day.
It ѕtаndѕ to rеаѕоn thаt...
How to Stay in Shape in Winter
We have covered a host of different articles on everything from protein intake to the use of supplements and vitamins. One of the problems...
Remedies – Infection Prevention and Treatment
Before we get into the subject of prevention and alternative treatments of infections, I think it is necessary to say that I have no...
What Happens When You Eat Nothing but MREs
Ah, MREs. Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. Meals Rejected by the Enemy. Meals Rejected by Everyone. It actually stands for Meals, Ready to Eat, which...
LATEST ARTICLES
How to Experience Amazing Health
Years ago when I started I thought the mystery of health was ALL completely bound up in nutrition. I thought if I ate the right foods and drank the right drinks; if I did it all perfectly my health problems would completely disappear. Now I’ve discovered...
The Prepper’s Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Hooray! You have an essential oil diffuser…now what do you do with it? Here are 10 essential oil diffuser recipes that your whole family will love.
We quit using scented candles and air freshener sprays when the kids were little. At the time, I just...
Recipe – Pizza Dough (Regular Crust)
Simple as that. And less than a minute.
Pizza Dough (Regular Crust)
CourseBreads
CuisineItalian
Ingredients
3 1/2cups
bread flour
1 tsp
sugar
1envelope
instant dry yeast
2 tsp
kosher salt
1 1/2cup
water 110 degrees f
2tbsp
olive oil
Instructions
Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of...
Essential Oils to Add to Your Survival Kit
When it comes to holistic health, there is nothing more beneficial and powerful than essential oils. Adding them to your survival kit is an easy way exponentially increase its versatility, without having to include several new, bulky items.
The wide range of uses and...
Review – Pseudoephedrine Pros And Cons
Should pseudoephedrine (trade name Sudafed) be among your preps? In this podcast, Salty and I explore the upsides and downsides of this potent drug. (The usual caveat: We’re not physicians and don’t give medical advice. This is for your information only.)
What is pseudoephedrine?
Pseudoephedrine gets...
School, Homeschool or Hackschool?
Over the last few weeks, My husband and I have been trying to make some decisions about our son’s homeschooling. Currently the main issue is that our son hates his current Homeschooling program, provided by K12.com, so we have decided to start Hackschooling!
Don’t get me wrong,...
News – The Stunning Decline Of Manufacturing In America
Why does it seem like almost everything is made in China these days? Yesterday I was looking at some pencils that we had laying around...
