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Crossing a River Safely
Crossing a River Safely Whether you are a hunter, hiker, fisherman/woman, camper, or in a bug out situation, eventually you will come across a river. Most of us plan to seek out a water source in any emergency scenario. Rivers may appear to be calm and of little or no depth of consequence and still be …
Violet Jelly
Violet Jelly Make your garden flowers into edible goodies with violet jelly! Make 4 half pints… 2 cups Wild Violet Petals Or Purchased Edible Violets 2-¼ cups Boiling Water ¼ cups Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoons Butter 1-¾ ounce, weight Box Of Pectin 4 cups sugar Remove the stems and wash the petals thoroughly. Place the …
9 Spices Decrease Triglyceride
9 Spices Decrease Triglyceride Good health is important for anyone preparing to be around for the long haul. Whether you’re preparing for a time when medications and medical personnel won’t be readily available or just want to be around to inspire your grandchildren by taking care of yourself. Many health issues can be avoided if …
Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing Herbs Indoors The birds are out there building their nests, the trees are budding, fish biting, and it sure looks like Spring is here. Many of you have started your Tomato and Pepper Seeds indoors already. You might also want to try growing some Herbs indoors, as you can grow them year-round. Even if …
26 Secret Fishing Tips From Rednecks
26 Secret Fishing Tips From Rednecks If you are already a fisherman you could learn a thing or two about a less technical way to fish from our redneck friends… about less expensive rods, reels, and accessories. If you are just starting out using a more simple less costly start up is definitely the way …
2 DIY Trip-line Alarms
2 DIY Trip-line Alarms (2 links) Trip-lines have been used forever as a security method. I would assume that it was the basis for the motion detecting lazar alarms of the high-end alarm systems today. Many of us can’t afford these high-tech systems and in a SHTF event or if you are off grid now, …
Red Bud Jelly Recipe
Red Bud Jelly Recipe Recipe Makes 4 half pints … 2 cups Red Bud petals or another edible flower petal 2-¼ cups Boiling Water ¼ cups Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoons Butter (I did not use) 1-¾ ounce, weight Box of Pectin 4 cups sugar Remove the stems and wash the petals thoroughly. Place the …
Medicinal Herb Garden
Medicinal Herb Garden We all know we should have a medicinal herb garden; it only makes sense for preppers and homesteaders. Along with those herbs, plants, and roots we know are helpful to the conditions we currently have within our own families what else is recommended we grow? The featured article speaks to the favorites of the …
Rainwater Harvesting Laws
Rainwater Harvesting Laws As we previously reported – Man Does Time for Water Collecting – The United States has implemented some rainwater harvesting laws (for a look at those see State Rainwater Harvesting Laws) and it appears those states that have these laws are not only getting stricter but are being joined by other states. Right now …
Medicinal Plants You Can Grow At Home
Medicinal Plants You Can Grow At Home One of the primary concerns for both homesteaders and preppers alike is self sustainability. The primary resources needed to survive are shelter, water, and food. Too often that isn’t enough! Medical care should be right up there on your list of must haves and frankly it is probably …
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