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 muscles, a minor burn, or a scraped … [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 for survival. In terms of food, however, rice, beans, pasta, and canned vegetables show up frequently as staples to have on hand. Then, you usually see … [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 animals fed and your home running … [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 the age of instant information, there … [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. Plus, you get the added benefit of knowing … [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. Would your kids know what to do if they … [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 to survive until his rescue. Potatoes … [Read more...]
