Category: Survival

DIY Tooth Extraction

DIY Tooth Extraction I actually own a tool like the one in this picture and the sight of it makes me quake in my boots! But I have had plenty of dental problems and realize there could come a time in a long term SHTF scenario where professional dental care isn’t available. My best advice is …

Continue reading

Medicinal Plant MAP

Medicinal Plant MAP

Medicinal Plant MAP I love this map! Even if you are good with plants and know those surrounding you, In a crisis situation you could be forced out of your own area. Those displaced by super storms can tell you the confusion and angst of trying to figure out day to day life in normal …

Continue reading

Civilian Medical Aid – How To Help

Civilian Medical Aid – How To Help When there is a disaster, we all want to help if we can. But we also don’t want to be in the way of first responders! After Hurricane Katrina people sent literally tons of clothing, toys, and household supplies which sat for months unsorted and unused in containers. …

Continue reading

The SHTF…You Aren’t a Prepper… Now What?

The SHTF…You Aren’t a Prepper… Now What? One of the most common dilemmas for preppers is concern for their friends, family and community members who aren’t prepping. What will become of them if the worst should occur? Some of the hardcore preppers say “Ok, do as you wish. But don’t knock on my door when you’re in …

Continue reading

Crisis Heroes’ Untold Story

Crisis Heroes’ Untold Story We hear a ton on the nightly news about those that propagate evil. The murderers, rapists, rioters, and thieves but the heroes that simply do the right thing are rarely talked about. Yes, we do hear about the brave men and women who step up and stop the bad guy at …

Continue reading

Shelf Stable Recipes

Shelf Stable Recipes First it is important to know what ‘shelf stable’ means. We have here the definition from Oxford Dictionaries able to survive long periods on store or home shelves without spoiling: Many of the items that homesteaders and preppers stock up on are shelf stable foods. However, now that you have them, do you know …

Continue reading

Werewolf Muzzle

Werewolf Muzzle One of our best defenses in home protection is the family dog. I know mine will hear someone approaching long before I do. He also seems to sense members of our family’s emotional reaction to that approaching person. He will respond to a command to look ferocious and does a good job at it unless the …

Continue reading

Free Downloads For Preppers

Free Downloads For Preppers Free is the best price around! Many of us keep records on everything from finances to family history. This is even more true of those who prep! I hear quite often about binders that are kept with information to help both themselves and for their families should the worst occur, and they aren’t …

Continue reading

Sterilizing Instruments In A Crisis Scenario

Sterilizing Instruments In A Crisis Scenario As I say over and over, there may come a time when you are the first responder or the only responder and everyone should prepare for that day to come.  Whether it be a contained SHTF situation or a huge crisis scenario. You could be hiking, camping, on a …

Continue reading

Is Your BOB Too Big?

Is Your BOB Too Big? If you are anything like me, your bug out bag aka BOB has a life of its own and continues to grow. I am always going to add just one more item just in case. I have come to realize as I age what I think I will need in …

Continue reading