Is Your Entire Family Prepared for Emergencies at All Times?

Is your ENTIRE family prepared for emergencies at all times? Is your ENTIRE family: Secure Knowledgeable Responsible Patient Prayerful Vigilant in an emergency situation? I am reminded of a presentation I made some years back to a large gathering of preparedness professionals.  This convention consisted of...

How to Clean it, Maintain it, Fix it

In a reply to a previous post, I was reminded of the need to learn to make do with what we have and to repair and maintain things. That brought to mind the two tools shown in the photo above – both tools have...

The Power of Carpetweed

  Note the leaves can be skinny or fat. When it comes to Carpetweed you need to know only two things: It grows nearly everywhere, or will. And the plant above ground is edible. To quote Cornucopia II, page 153: “The entire plant can be cooked and...

How to make a 2-Ingredient Homemade Toothpaste

Most people don't give a second thought about the toothpaste they use in the morning. It's just a substance bought and used, and likely even forgotten while you are brushing and pondering the day's schedule ahead. But what if you couldn't get toothpaste? What other...

How to Feed Your Family Wild Style

While you may have put a lot of hours and effort into establishing your food stores, there may be times when these are inaccessible or that they run out entirely. Then you will need to feed yourself and your nearest and dearest with the...

Remedies for Poison Ivy Rash

Home remedies for poison ivy rash are often safer and more effective than treating poison ivy with store-bought remedies. Also, knowing how to treat poison ivy can save you precious time and money by helping you avoid costly doctor appointments. If you spend any time...