Backyard Bird Feeding on the Homestead
It was a cold morning and I had just come in from filling the backyard bird feeders. I stoked the fire and poured myself...
Tell me the Perfume you use and I’ll tell you who you are
I wanna buy ya everything
Except cologne
’cause it’s poison.
–Train (If It’s Love)
I have an odd history with perfume.
When I try on a perfume (parfum,...
6 Steps toward Financial Preparedness
We, and many others before us, have thought long and hard about how to prepare our homes and families for the worst. We think...
A Prepper Teacher
WHY I WROTE MY BOOKS
I am often asked why I teach and write about the topics of self-reliance and survival. Here is part of...
25 Ways to Use Beeswax on the Homestead
Do you raise honey bees? If so, you should know that their usefulness extends well beyond the production of honey. In addition to pollinating...
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...
Trapping Options for your Bugout Bag
The world of wilderness survival is often dominated by one method for when it comes meat procurement. That is the rifle. While highly effective...
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. ...
