NEWS
Why the Political Context Forces Us to Prep
During the Obama administration, the prepping community grew exponentially. Too many, it seemed like we were constantly on the brink of natural disaster, national...
This Is How Tyrants Control the Masses
The question often arises in liberty movement circles as to how we get to the point of full-blown tyranny within a society. There are...
PREPAREDNESS
There is a bit of a tendency to go gadget-crazy in the survival community. I don't think that's all that surprising, given that it's a male-dominated field and we guys are into gadgets.
Gadgets are not always the solution, however. Occasionally, all we need is a little good old horse...
HOMESTEADING
ECONOMICS
Can You Stretch a Buck in a Tough Economy?
Don’t panic. With a little “belt tightening” and a realistic plan, you will make it through this…
Being laid off, underemployed or just watching your paycheck...
SHTF
16 SHTF Uses For Crisco That You Never Thought Of
Crisco is not just for making the perfect piece crust anymore – at least not if you are a prepper. There are copious amounts of survival uses for this shelf-stable that for far too...
Prep Like There’s No Tomorrow
We all tend to pay much attention to acquiring stuff – physical things – in order to be more prepared, but we often fail to prepare ourselves more, physically and mentally. You need to...
REMEDIES
10 Reasons Why You Need to Make Room for the God of Fungi in...
The God of Fungi, also known as Reishi mushrooms, boasts a abundance of nutrient-rich compounds and takes up an incredibly limited amount of space to grow. Reishi mushrooms are also known for their possible...
OTC Medications for You and Your Dog
While we commonly think of our loved ones when we are preparing for emergencies; we sometimes forget about or four-legged; waggy-tail family members. Dogs are always there for us when we need it most. ...
DIY
How to Freeze and Pickle Zucchini
There’s a saying among farmers and homesteaders in my area that goes something like this – don’t ever leave your windows down or doors...
Things I Wish I Knew About Prepping When I Started Out
In 2001, I was in my office at work and watched in horror with my colleagues as the second plane hit the towers and...
$1.70 a Day – 90 Days Emergency Food Kit
One of the main obstacles that people see when they think about planning is expense. They would like to be able to survive a...
10 Survival DIY Projects You Can Start on Your Property Right Now
Homeowners have several distinct advantages when it comes to prepping. Owning your own place means that you can do what you want with it....
How to Make the Most Powerful Natural Antibiotic
Typical herbal tinctures are an alcoholic extract of plant or animal material. VINEGAR is among the best solvents you can find in any home....
How to Acquire Intelligence Post-SHTF
When the SHTF; information will become a very powerful commodity. Initially; the breaking news about the doomsday disaster will likely blare from the television...
DIY Laundry Detergent for Pennies per Load
Most everyone uses laundry detergent and if we’ve kept a record of the cost, at the end of the year we would be surprised...
Make An Easy NO EGG Cornbread
I love a good cornbread fresh out of the cast iron skillet from time to time and today was one of those times. Problem...
BUG OUT
How to Be Safe When Bugging Out
A lot of people have a misunderstanding of what bugging truly is. As a result of that, the same people fantasize about it thinking...
SUPPLIES
How To Stockpile Six Months of Food When You Only Have...
One of the major problems people face with storing their food preparedness is a lack of space. They simply don't have enough space to...
GEAR
DIY Hunting Fishing Cooking Kit for Preppers
In a survival or emergency situation, you’re going to be burning calories fast – so food will become a critical need to maintain your...
The 10 Essential Survival Gear Items for Outdoor Adventurers
If you are looking to live a life of adventure, then knowing and having the appropriate survival gear is a must. Whether you are...
It’s Prepping Cats and Dogs
When disaster strikes and you have to bug out to stay safe, the first step in almost every case is to gather your family...
PLANTS
Farm Free – Free Food – Food Forests
One of the major concerns for many Preppers, especially after SHTF day has come to pass, is the continued ability to eat. Vast amounts...
The Edible Backyard Harvest You Never Knew Existed
If you’ve been a reader for some time now you know that I’m a BIG proponent of learning to identify and use wild edible...
Edibility Test: Find Out Which Backyard Weeds are Edible
You probably already know, as a prepper, that certain weeds are edible. But, if you don't know how to say the difference between the...
LATEST ARTICLES
This Natural Recipe Heals Your Knees And Reconstructs Bones And Joints Immediately!
Joint pain is a common condition that can cause aches, pain, swelling, and loss of mobility. This can happen anywhere in the body, but frequently affects the weight-bearing joints such as the knees. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout are just a few...
How To Cook In A Cactus
We all know how important it is to keep abundant food on hand to get us through a crisis. Stockpiling food is usually the first thing any of us do as preppers – and this is something we continue to do even after many...
Homesteading After 60
My grandparents had a farm in Georgia, where they raised nearly everything they needed. I remember my grandmother telling me that they bought coffee, flour, and sugar.
They raised most everything else. On weekends and in the summer, I helped with the farm chores. Eventually,...
Living without a Refrigerator – It Can Be Done!
One of the key possibilities that many preppers are planning for is the collapse of the power grid. Without electric life as we know it is not possible and one of the appliances we depend heavily on will actually no longer work to keep...
14 Powerful Natural Remedies For A Sinus Infection
Inflammation and congestion of the sinuses – known collectively as a sinus infection – can have a wide variety of causes including indoor and outdoor airborne allergens, as well as dietary irritants like dairy, gluten, and artificial additives.
Western medicine treats sinus infections with antibiotics, steroids,...
How To Tell If Your Frozen Food Has Gone Bad
How many times did you go to the freezer to grab something later that night for dinner or the next day, only to find out what you thought was dinner, ended up in the trash? It happened to me enough times that by now...
