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DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures

DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures Another awesome use for something that we would ordinarily throw out without thought! Not just useful in a SHTF scenario when fishing could become a major source of protein and important oils. Fishermen spend a small fortune on good “lucky” lures. How cool would it be to spend those funds …

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DIY Rotisserie Pit BBQ

DIY Rotisserie Pit BBQ A rocket stove works great if you only have a couple of people in your group. But if your feeding a number of folks, this design for a BBQ rotisserie is awesome. Even better it’s a DIY project that you can take full bragging rights for! See the directions and material list …

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Reusing Silica Gel

Reusing Silica Gel We all see these little packets of silica gel in almost every non food item we buy. The intention is to prevent any moisture damage to the products. For years we have tossed them away without thought. But we have products that we are storing like for instance ammo that we also …

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Reusing 2 Liter Plastic Bottles

Reusing 2 Liter Plastic Bottles I am a big fan of recycling and reusing every day products when their original purpose is finished. Plastic bottles have many  many creative uses. I have actually seen amazing things made from them. However, they also have more common day to day practical uses. The Prepared Christian has put …

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MIY Elderberry Anti-Oxidant Syrup

MIY Elderberry Anti-Oxidant Syrup

MIY Elderberry Anti-Oxidant Syrup       If your immune system is weak or if you have children this post could be of great interest to you! This year’s flu is rumored to be especially harsh. Every body can use a boost during the cold and flu season to maintain good health. The more natural …

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Foraging During Winter

Foraging During Winter The tendency when we think of foraging is to assume it’s a spring and summer activity. But that isn’t so. Foraging can be accomplished year round regardless of climate if you know what you’re looking for and where it can most likely be found. Although the yields are much higher and more …

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Splitting Matches

Splitting Matches This seems like a simple task. One of those now why didn’t I think of that ideas. If your low on matches and know you have other fires to light, this is a way you can double or even quadruple the number of flames you are able to produce. However, it is not …

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Emergency Protection Bra

Emergency Protection Bra The first time I saw this in all honesty I laughed and I am still laughing. But sadly in today’s world I am actually glad someone is researching and developing these kinds of garments that will carry from today’s normalcy to what could be tomorrows reality of needing to be constantly aware …

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Garbage Post SHTF

Garbage Post SHTF One of the everyday tasks that will have to change for individuals and groups alike during and after a SHTF event is taking out the trash. Whether you make regular trips to a public dump or have garbage service either will probably stop being a viable option. If you are hunkered down …

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Underground Survival Shelter

Underground Survival Shelter Most of the survival shelters I have seen have either been so high end that I would have to sell everything I own in hopes of getting together the down payment! Or those that I am unsure would make it through a light rain never mind a serious SHTF event. This is …

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