Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the Backdoor Survival Book Festival 7. Leigh Tate, the blogger at the popular homesteading site, 5 Acres and a Dream,…
Community survival is hot topic but most of us are at a loss as to how to make it happen. Here are tips for laying down some rules for “Aunt Jane” and “Uncle Bob” who are assuming that they will show up at your door so that you can take care of them following a disaster. Maybe, just maybe, they will heed our advice.
Let’s take an informal poll. How many of you have tons of preps? How many of you know you have a lot of stuff, but have no clue how much…
Back in the day, I was considered somewhat of an activist. Although normally quiet, unassuming, and nerd-like, I fought for the end of political tyranny, the power to the people,…
Preppers tend to fall into 4 major categories. For those getting started or wanting to learn more, here are 10 simple strategies for becoming a prepper. What type of prepper are you?
I am shaking things up this week by running the next author interview and giveaway in the Backdoor Survival Book Festival 7 a day early. Scott Hunt, the author of…
Creating a DIY cold and flu bomb is quick and easy using essential oils. Using natural remedies will be important if medicine & OTC remedies are scarce.
There are moments in the blogging world where you just have to stop the presses, step back, and shift your focus. Today is one of those days. The article I…
Having a survival mindset means you are always ready to take on new challenges, right? Although I fully believe that new challenges are a good thing, it is sometimes downright frustrating…
Traditionally, when you think of the items in a bug out bag, you think of a flashlight, knife, water filter, fire starter, paracord, first aid kit, and a whole list…
It seems to me that whenever I travel by air, I come home with a sniffle or two. It is not that I am not careful because I am. It…
Pick up any preparedness book or visit any preparedness website and you are bound to be inundated with ideas for getting yourself ready for an unexpected disruptive event. After awhile,…
Ease into the preparedness lifestyle with 12 Months of Prepping, One Month at a Time.
In Month 12, we wrap things up with advice for moving forward. Whether you are just getting started or an experienced prepper, you will find something useful in each of the 12 months in the series.
Whenever my travels take me to the Seattle area, I am amazed at the extent of conspicuous consumption. The fancy cars, the filled-to-the-brim shopping bags, and the crammed-to-the-gills restaurants are…
A portable survival kit, outfitted properly, makes a perfect EDC (Every Day Carry). Here are eight items to consider as a starting point for your own kit.
Everything you need to know to make your own DIY healing lotion bars. Step by step directions with photos and tips to ensure your success!