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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cut Rope with Rope When I first heard that there was a video showing how to cut rope without any tools and nothing sharp in the environment to be used I was skeptical and curious. After all who can’t come up with a scenario where this could be a very useful trick to know? Then when I …
OTC Medications For Preppers Preppers on prescribed medications worry about stocking enough extra to last them through both a short and a long term crisis. Many even find herbal supplements to assist with their medical conditions to store in case they are unable to get to their medications. Both the prepper who takes a medication …
Is Prepping Paranoia? Are preppers paranoid? Does preparing equal paranoia? The quick answer of course is yes. We prepare for a crisis that has not yet happened. We tend to be a bit secretive and a bit more concerned with the motives of others than does the average non prepper. However, I have had the …
