12 Best Rabbit Breeds for Raising Meat
It’s been said many times that meat rabbits and goats are a poor prepper’s cows, but I don’t think that mantra is quite right. Don’t get me wrong, cows are great — although they intimidate me a bit, which is insane because I love...
The Prepper’s Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Hooray! You have an essential oil diffuser…now what do you do with it? Here are 10 essential oil diffuser recipes that your whole family will love.
We quit using scented candles and air freshener sprays when the kids were little. At the time, I just...
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 chicks. But as with most babies, they need specialized equipment. I’ve put together a list of the equipment you’ll need...
26 Practical Survival Uses for Duct Tape
One of those tools that has so many purposes is duct tape. The uses of duct tape are common, from removing warts to making a carbon-dioxide scrubber to keeping almost everything together. Not unexpectedly, in emergencies, duct tape has many possible applications and is...
How to Plant and Grow Garlic
You won’t believe how easy it is to grow garlic–all you need is a sunny spot and these important tips. You’ll never have to buy garlic from the store again!
Garlic is amazingly easy to grow and is one of the few crops that never...
How to Preserve and Store the Harvest
Canning, Preserving and Storing the Harvest
When we consider canning, preserving and storing the harvest, keeping food safe for later is the goal. Whether we are preparing for a gathering, an event, or preparedness, food is a necessary item. Preparing for what MAY come and...