Having the survival mindset is the cornerstone to a preparedness lifestyle. Five factors leading a preparedness as a way of life. Part 2 of 3 in the series.
Prepping, survivalism, emergency preparedness, disaster readiness – call it what you will but having the survival mindset is the cornerstone to a preparedness lifestyle.
Part 1 of 3 as we explore the survival mindset and preparedness as a way of life.
During the Great Depression, frugality was considered a virtue and the phrase “Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do” was the guiding principal in most households.
Times were tough which meant nothing was wasted. 12 ways that you can use it up or make it do.
Making your own DIY cleaning supplies is important because post crisis (disaster, collapse or what have you), maintaining a clean and sanitized environment will be key in avoiding sickness. Not only that, but a clean environment will smell better and will have a calming effect on frazzled nerves.
Today I share the first author interview in the Backdoor Survival Winter Book Festival. Charlie Palmer, the author of The Prepper Next Door, shares his answers to my questions and is also providing one of my readers with a free copy of his book.
Just maybe preppers are not that crazy after all. Gaye share’s Michael Snyder’s 50 Best Prepper Websites and Blogs along with her own view as to why we prep.
Getting Prepared Year 2. This month we add to our supplies and emergency fund, locate our water shut-off valve and practice for a grid-down, power outage.
How would you stay clean and take care of personal hygiene matters if the grid was down and there was not running water?
Today I review the No-Rinse line of personal hygiene products.
Today I speculate that recent events are part of a larger master plan for government control of its citizens. True or not, it is something to consider. Don’t let the issue of gun control distract you from the truth about our government’s actions and the push toward tyranny.
When I first started prepping, I was befuddled about wheat. I just simply did not understand why the heck anyone would want to store wheat for survival purposes. After all, you don’t eat it in its raw form? Or do you? And what about cooking with it? Being a bit naïve at the time, I assumed that you had to turn the wheat berries into flour and then the flour in to baked goods. It sure sounded like a lot of work to me..
Today we talk about growing, grinding and cooking wheat.
Basic information about the attributes of a survival knife plus a review of the Ontario ASEK Survival System. Also suggestions for other survival knifes.
The Survival Woman presents her own 10 commandments of survival. These 10 things give focus and meaning and inspiration to preparing for hard times.
Joe Nobody, the author of The Home Schooled Shootist, answers questions from the Survival Woman plus offers a book giveaway to one lucky reader.
How to make a gallon of Dirt Cheap Soft Soap for 80 cents or less using bar soap, water and glycerin. This is so easy and fun – you will feel like a chemist and yet you are using no harsh chemicals. A total win!
This month begins year two of the Backdoor Survival Getting Prepared by Month series. We create a plan plus we begin to add bulk foods to our emergency closet.
Get a free PRINTED copy of the FEMA Are You Ready Guide to Preparedness just for asking. Aka”Are you Ready: An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness”.