MREs to Prep Must Have or Pass? Years ago the idea of civilians purchasing MREs was unheard of. The fact that they were issued to our soldiers was deemed near cruelty no matter how easy they were to carry in the field. It was determined by the upper ranks that nutritional value was the matter at …
Setting Up a Community Post SHTF Although we talk a lot about small like minded folks forming survival groups now in normal times, are they really the right choice for the long term? Over a period of time a larger community will have a better quality of life. Even if only based on sheer numbers the more …
Growing Micro-Greens Micro-greens are a great way to increase your nutrient intake, and can be grown year round. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland found that leaves from Micro-greens actually have more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. Micro-greens are the first true leaves produced from …
Lasagna Gardening Lasagna Gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that will give you rich soil that requires little work from the gardener. The name “Lasagna Gardening” is actually the method of building the garden. You add layers of organic materials that “decompose” over time, and results in soil that will help your plants …
DIY Hot Water Produced by Compost! Whether you are prepping for a grid down scenario, trying to cut back on your current utility expenses or simply trying to make our planet a better, less polluted. less over stressed by human demands upon our resources place. This is an awesome project to consider. We are well aware …
Prepping for Seniors I hear much too often from seniors that in a terrible SHTF scenario their back up plan to hunkering down is to stay behind. They express the fear that they will slow down the group lowering their chances of getting out in time. Some of the plans I have been privy to …
Does a Fence Work for Defense? The easy answer to that question is yes… and no! If someone is truly determined to get in a regular neighborhood fencing isn’t going to stop them. So the answer in a lawless situation a fence won’t stop those who would take from you or have intentions of harming …
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Mini Root Cellars Not everyone has the space, financial ability or physical ability to build their own root cellar. But everyone does want to save money and keep their stored goods fresher longer. Once you understand the basics of how a root cellar works you can improvise on …
Preparing for Quarantine Many of us have been leery of pandemics for sometime and have already taken steps to hunker down or shelter in place during an outbreak of any virus. Sheltering in Place for a Pandemic If you’re not already prepared to be quarantined NOW is the time to prepare to do so. …
Ebola in the USA It really isn’t a surprise to anyone that the Ebola virus has found its way to the United States. I am surprised however at how lax the security measures were that the first carriers here were able to breeze through with the illness undetected. Read about that here >> Ebola reaches U.S.: …
