In 1961, Business Week magazine posed the question that was on many Americans’ minds: “to dig or not to dig?” President John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union were sparring, and a nervous world watched as the superpowers loomed on the brink of nuclear war. … [Read more...]
How People Kept Houses Cool Before Air Conditioning Was Invented
At 112-years-old, my house has aged well in many respects. You don’t find its interesting alcoves, side porches, and attractive columns in modern houses. However, most century-old homes were fitted for central air-conditioning decades ago. Mine has not been. Whenever people … [Read more...]
What to Do With Frozen Food During A Power Outage
It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. The power goes out, and we wonder about the food stored in the freezer. Is it safe to eat? Can you refreeze it? Unfortunately, the answers to these questions are not black and white. You will need to evaluate each item … [Read more...]
How To Prepare For And Survive A Tornado
They can flip cars, rip the roofs from homes, and hurl swirls of debris — including tree trunks and pieces of buildings — with incredible force. Tornadoes are vertical funnels of spinning, rotating air. Their powerful winds can exceed 250 miles per hour, and they can wreak swaths … [Read more...]
Emergency Preps for People With Infants
When you have a baby, you become used to carrying extra supplies everywhere you go. Even for a simple afternoon outing or a trip to the supermarket, you may need diapers, wipes, toys, and an extra set of clothes. Therefore, it makes sense to plan ahead for your baby in the event … [Read more...]
How To Homestead In An Apartment
Are you intrigued by the idea of homesteading, but you don't think you can until you have a big house with a lot of acreage? At its essence, homesteading is about self-sufficiency, and there are many ways you can increase your independence no matter where you live. Here are … [Read more...]
10 Fun Prepping Activities for the Whole Family
We all know that children learn through play. It is through play and using their imaginations that children process the world. Play helps kids build a sense of their own identities and abilities. And it is through play that children learn essential life skills such as … [Read more...]
How To Make An Herbal Medicine Chest
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. When you or a member of your family gets a runny nose, a sore throat, aching … [Read more...]
17 Most Overlooked Survival Foods You Should Be Stockpiling
When you read about what to stockpile for an emergency, you tend to see the same recommendations. Water tops every list, and rightly so since water is essential to survival. In terms of food, however, rice, beans, pasta, and canned vegetables show up frequently as staples to … [Read more...]
27 Winter Survival Items You Should Have In Your Car
If you are like most preppers, then every year you spend time preparing your home for winter. You check windows and doors for leaks, insulating wherever possible. You preserve your summer and fall harvest for your pantry. You stock up on essential supplies to keep your family and … [Read more...]
50 Lost Remedies from The Old Days
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Long before big box stores with their shelves of medicines, and long before … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Grow Your Own Food
Growing your own food is one of the most satisfying aspects of self-reliance. There is nothing quite as rewarding as serving up a meal comprised of home-grown ingredients. Growing your own food saves money, and it provides your family with fresh, nutrition-packed produce. … [Read more...]
8 Basic Survival Skills to Teach Your Children
As parents, we want to protect our children from harm. It’s in our DNA. So we diligently prepare for possible emergencies, and we educate ourselves on how to survive them. Teaching your children to rely on you is a good thing, but we can’t possibly be with them at all times. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Potatoes Are The Best Survival Food To Grow
In the Andy Weir novel, The Martian -- which was made into the movie of the same name starring Matt Damon -- the main character, Mark Watney, is stranded on Mars for months. When his supply of packaged food runs out, he grows and eats only potatoes for several weeks and is able … [Read more...]
