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,...

Tips BEFORE You Get New Chicks

Bringing baby chicks home for the first time is like Christmas morning for us homesteaders! There’s nothing cuter, fluffier, or funnier than new baby...

What a Nuclear Disaster Means

Radiation emergencies are one of the most misunderstood topics for preppers & survivalists. All too often I hear wild claims on the internet about...

These 5 Foods Last Forever: Essential Additions to Your Survival Pantry

In today's uncertain world, certain foods offer exceptional longevity when properly stored. These "forever foods" serve as the backbone of any well-planned survival pantry, providing both sustenance and versatility when traditional supply chains fail. Discover how distilled white vinegar, cornstarch, distilled liquor, bouillon cubes, and pure maple syrup can serve multiple survival applications beyond basic nutrition—and why a community-based approach to preparedness ultimately creates resilience that no individual pantry can match.

The Power of Simpson’s Stopper

  The orange and red fruit of the Simpson Stopper. Myricanthes fragrans: Nakedwood Twinberry I took me about a year to know the Simpson Stopper. While most people...

Recipe – Blueberry Pear Jam

We were once again blessed with an abundance of pears from the neighbors after helping them harvest their pear tree, so I decided to...