Although I have always had an interest in using natural products for health and wellness, the elimination of toxic chemicals and drugs from my medicine cabinet was a slow process. …
Generally speaking, I have a fairly decent first aid kit. It includes everything from a large variety of bandages to pain killers, antibiotics, essential oils, trauma supplies, first aid books,…
Procrastination is a trait that we all share. For some, procrastination means putting off tasks or chores that are tedious, time-consuming, or simply downright boring. To others, it means never…
You may be familiar with the saying “behind the eight balls”. This idiom implies that you are in a tough, difficult or losing position from which it is unlikely to…
The Summer 2014 Backdoor Survival Book Festival continues. This time, A. American is back for another interview plus, he is giving away his complete four-book Survivalist Series to one lucky Backdoor…
Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils out there, with a long shelf life, and a variety of uses beyond cooking and consumption. In this article learn what you need to know about this fantastic multi-tasker that belongs in every survival pantry.
Being prepared means being ready for the most likely disruptive event we can fathom given our unique location, circumstances and personal beliefs. That said, things can and do go wrong. Read about 70 things that go wrong during a disaster.
We have now passed the halfway point and are entering month seven of 12 Months of Prepping, One Month at a Time. By now you should be feeling secure in…
The use of essential oils for wellness and healing seems to be catching everyone’s attention these days. This is true not only in the prepping and homesteading world but in…
Like many other baby boomers, I feel hoodwinked relative to retirement. I wish I knew then what I know now. That said, here is an 11 point plan to bust the myth of retirement.
Those interested in survival and preparedness often consider living life the old fashioned way. Seriously, there are some days when even I am tempted to don a long prairie skirt, wash clothes by hand, and go back to less stressful days of old. That said, in this article, you will learn that sometimes new ideas are really not new at all!
In this article, learn about seven things you can do now to prepare to hunker down in place should a major disruptive event, such as a pandemic, begins to knock on your door.
The landing of Ebola on North American soil and in an American hospital has generated fear, confusion, and for some, a feeling of panic over the potential of a global…
When it comes to prepping, risk assessment is something that tends to get shoved to the back burner as we move in a frenzy to learn new skills and purchase…
Worried about an Ebola pandemic? Here are seven facts about Ebola along with some tips to help you prepare for a pandemic.
Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the Summer 2014 Backdoor Survival Book Festival. Sara Hathaway, the author of Day After Disaster, is here to answer some…