Yes, you read that right. This coronavirus pandemic has gotten to the point where thousands of people are dying every single day. As of March 29th, 20202, there were 3,461 new deaths in the past day, and the total number of deaths is doubling every six days. (You can view the latest data here.) From the beginning of … [Read more...]
50 Items That Will Disappear Fast In A Crisis
Update from Editor: Tricia wrote this article long before we realized how serious the COVID-19 pandemic would be. Unfortunately, many of the items on this list are sold out around the country. This is why you want to prepare BEFORE a disaster strikes. This is still good information, though, and you can still find many … [Read more...]
How to Raise Your Children to Be Preppers
You’ve heard the old adage that says, “children learn what they live.” If your family is living a preparedness lifestyle, it holds true that your kids are learning many skills just by being with you on a daily basis. However, if you want to make sure you are covering the basics so your kids will grow up to be … [Read more...]
25 Wild Edibles That Might Be In Your Backyard
Survival in an emergency largely depends on preparedness and knowledge. One way to make sure your family has enough to eat in an emergency is by building a survival food pantry. Another way is to learn how to forage for food. Did you know that the wilderness—even the wilds of your own backyard—can provide an … [Read more...]
17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening
If you've been waiting to grow your own vegetables until you have a large backyard, your wait is over. You can successfully grow veggies for your family in containers, and the best part is that those containers do not have to be fancy or expensive. Five-gallon buckets work very well. In addition to the versatility … [Read more...]
9 Pioneer Foods We’ll Be Eating After SHTF
In order to survive the Oregon Trail, American pioneers learned to rely on foods that meet the most basic requirements. They needed to be easy to grow or find, easy to store or carry, and calorically dense. A typical pioneer diet relied heavily on dried meat and game, flour, cornmeal, rice, beans, and dried corn. If … [Read more...]
Build an Emergency Food Stockpile for Under $100
If you are already on a tight food budget, you may be wondering how you will be able to manage the cost of building an emergency stockpile. With some planning, patience, and perseverance, you can start your pantry for just $100. We hope to help you with the planning part by providing this list. The patience and … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Bug Out Location
An important part of surviving a major disaster – one that could lead to a societal collapse – is having a bug out location. Building a stockpile of food and supplies in your home (your "bug in" spot) is essential, but in some disaster scenarios, you may have to leave your main residence. This departure may be … [Read more...]
7 Trees Every Survivalist Should Know
When it comes to preparedness, we often think about the items we need to purchase and stockpile. We may not consider what's growing right on our own property or within a short distance. Trees not only provide oxygen, shade, and firewood, but they also offer many other benefits. Knowing about them could save your life … [Read more...]
15 Survival Uses for Rubbing Alcohol
It's inexpensive, easy to store, and you can use it in many survival scenarios. Rubbing alcohol is a powerhouse multi-purpose liquid that you should stock up on for emergencies. Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water, and other agents that are added to make it unpalatable to drink. Although it is … [Read more...]
30+ Ways To Use Everyday Items For Survival
As a prepper, you strive to be prepared for emergencies. You have an extended food supply, a well-stocked first-aid kit, and back-up plans for loss of power. However, when a disaster strikes, even the best-laid plans can go awry. You may be in a place where those supplies are not accessible, for example. However, … [Read more...]
10 Vegetables That Even New Gardeners Can’t Mess Up
You know that home-grown vegetables taste great. You also like the fact that with a home garden, you can save money and avoid harmful pesticides. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the satisfaction that comes with growing your own food. But what if you’ve never had much of a green thumb? If you lack gardening … [Read more...]
