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...
Tips for Your Fall Garden
A little fall planning and prepping can really rev up the spring season. Autumn is the time to clean up beds, manage soils, prepare...
What’s in an Emergency car kit?
Preparedness is a subject which reaches well beyond your home and spills into other areas of life for example – your vehicles.
This article will...
Last Minute Prepping Checklist
When unexpected events unfold rapidly, having a streamlined approach to preparedness can make all the difference. Whether facing severe weather, infrastructure disruptions, or other...
About Your Food Storage
Remember having a deep pantry isn’t just about having extra food on hand. It is also about having the means to survive in an...
How to De-Gas Beans
Today I'm sharing with you all a very important post–how to de-gas beans. And this is about more than just stopping bad smells–this is...
Is Urban Survival Just a Myth?
Urban survival is basically an oxymoron. If you have extensive survival or military training, it is possible – but the chances of making it...
Recipe – Cherry Black Pepper Jam
I have been making this jam for many, many years and boy, is it good on a toasted sourdough turkey sandwiches with a bit of...

















