Are You Making the Most of Your Preps? The benefits of dual use items are obvious both in today’s world and if the SHTF. Many of us including myself have some items that are just tucked away for ‘what if’ scenarios. What would be awesome would be to be able to use these items today …
60 Amazing Food and Kitchen Tips Ever wonder why your gravy is never as thick and rich as your mothers? Or why grandma’s peach pie always is better than anyone else’s including your own even when you’re using her recipe? I don’t think there is anything wrong with your recipe, I think it’s old tricks …
DIY Pepper Spray We get a lot of questions from those who live in areas and countries where owning a firearm is not a legal option about other methods of self-defense. Pepper spray is a non-lethal self-defense item that can be used in most places if needed without legal ramifications. However, we strongly encourage you …
Foods That Store Indefinitely Storing some food products that don’t spoil or go bad over time has its advantages. I do believe strongly in storing what you eat and eating what you store. I also believe that barter is going to be very important in sustaining your quality of life. Some of these items that …
Survival Uses for Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil has been used in kitchens for years and years. It is well known for its ability to seal in heat and with stand baking temperatures. In the prepping world it is also known for its ability to block electronic impulses to our devices. For this reason, it has become a joke among …
Using Grey Water Precautions I so believe in recycling of all our natural resources that I get excited whenever I come across a good article that helps us do so! This is one such article. We send gallons every day down our drain that could be recycled and reused directly by us, if done so …
Household Uses for Vodka Infographic Vodka is an alcohol that has many uses other than for drinking! It’s also a great barter item as it can be used in so many different ways. It’s also fairly easy to make here is a simple potato-based recipe: Authentic Vodka Find below an infographic with 21 household uses for …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Repairing Garden Nutrient Deficiencies If plants fail to do well, despite adequate soil preparation, watering and mulching, it may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency. Fruit and vegetables, plants grown in containers, and ones growing in very acid or alkaline soils are all vulnerable. Yellow or reddish colored …
Growing Ginger Ginger has been used in cooking and herbal remedies for hundreds of years. Particularly in Asian culture it is a staple. Now even with the advent of modern pharmaceuticals scientists agree that ginger is an important element in dealing with ailments especially those that require an anti-inflammatory and increased blood flow. When we consider …
What We Can Learn From the Old Homestead Author of the featured article Stephanie Dayle writes about her family’s old homestead and the way of life from the past that is becoming a chosen lifestyle once again. We all long for a simpler time and way of life. Although the actual homesteaders would be the …
