When it comes to living a preparedness lifestyle, from the get go I have focused on what I like to call “prepping for the rest of us”. To me, this has always meant embracing survival strategies that transcend the weird, the strange and the off-the-wall. I call this “living a strategic life”.
According to my research, the term “Homestead” was first used in the United States in the 1860’s. More specifically, in 1862 a law was passed that offered for free up…
For better or for worse, our lives are full of stress. The weather, our jobs, the economy, financial woes, and poor health can all contribute to stress. In addition, for…
Building a prepper community that you can rely on to come together in times of need is high on everyone’s list of goals. Sadly, however, most of us have an…
A nasty cough and congestion can take you down in a flash. Learn to make your own DIY healing vapor rub. It comes together quickly and it really does work!
When it comes to first aid, often the more obscure items are the most useful. Here are 6 uncommon first aid items that you may not have thought of.
Prepper Pete is back with Twelve Days of Prepper Christmas. Charming and perfect for the special kiddo in your life.
The six enemies of food storage work together to shorten the shelf life of your stored food. Here is description of each of them that will help you better understand and mitigate their effect.
I have a love/hate relationship with gardening. Although blessed with a green thumb, to take advantage of that blessing I need good sun and warm weather. Unfortunately, that is not…
Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the Backdoor Survival Book Festival 7. Tammy Gangloff, Steven Gangloff, and SeptemFber Ferguson, the authors of Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook, are…
Can you homestead when you rent or it you do not own property? Darn right you can. Part One of the series: How to Homestead When You Rent.
Every prepper worth their salt needs to know how to make bread from scratch! The recipe is super simple, even for a bread baking novice.
Give it a try and see for yourself!
It has been a little over a year since I confessed that the ongoing joke among my family and friends is that I talk about food all of the time…
Forming or even joining a prepper community is a formidable task. As with many things survival-related, there are no easy answers. I have been thinking about this a lot lately as I try to find like-minded folks nearby that I can hook up with if and when things get bad. A tough call, indeed. These are 5 considerations that I have come up with. I hope this list helps you as much as it has helped me.
In this article, I share our personal formula for mitigating muscle and joint aches and pains. Shelly uses it on his arthritis and it has become a real game changer for him. Using Birch and two additional essential oils, we call it “the Birch”. This stuff really works!
In this article find suggestions and tips to help you prepare for pet emergencies, including accidents and illnesses that occur following disasters or other catastrophes. There is also a brief section on using essential oils on your dog.