Tag: Homesteading

Self Reliance a Crime?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Self Reliance a Crime? (8 links) Is it really becoming a crime to be self-reliant? Most of us have heard or seen the news reports of some really surprising court orders in the recent past encroaching on what we have in the US, anyway, have always assumed were our …

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Planting Cherry Pits

Some posts may contain affiliate links.</pre Planting Cherry Pits I currently have an avocado pit soaking on the windowsill , a pineapple top growing on the bathroom counter and 2 and a half pounds of cherries in the fridge! I bet you can guess what I am going to do with some of the pits …

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MIY Watermelon Jerky Aka Fruit Leather

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Watermelon Jerky Aka Fruit Leather The instructions for watermelon jerky given in this featured article is what we here in the Northern part of the US call fruit leathers. It can be applied to a number of different fruits and is a particular favorite In children’s lunch boxes. Much …

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Survival Livestock

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survival Livestock Whether you believe the biblical story of Noah and his ark or not, you most likely have heard it! Now most of us are not planning nor have the ability to take on or care for most of the animal species that we have in today’s world. …

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Communication After the World Goes Silent

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Communication After the World Goes Silent Immediately after an emergency situation as soon as we know we are for the moment safe from the initial event in today’s world our second priority tends to be contacting friends and family to assess not only our own situation but to reassure …

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DIY Water Purification System

DIY Water Purification System Water, water and more water! I know to those of you, like myself, who have been prepping for some time, are probably tired of hearing about the need to store, acquire, or purify water! But even the aggregated pages like us can’t stress enough the need for this as part of …

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Knife Laws

Knife Laws One of the most important tools to anyone prepping, homesteading, camping or hunting is a good knife. I carry a small one on my key chain for emergencies (cutting rope etc. not big enough for self-defense) But as the world changes more and more people are carrying them with them as a method …

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Herb Infused Honey

Herb Infused Honey Honey is one food that doesn’t spoil. So, it is an awesome storage item. Using it other than as a sweetener in baking and cooking is also an option! Here is one way to make yours unique and different! Makes 2 to 4 cups… 2 cups of honey (clover is good, has …

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Other Uses For Soap

Other Uses For Soap In almost any place in the world you can hand someone a bar of soap and they know without a single word or gesture what it is used for. However almost everything has at least a dual use! A single bar of soap actually has a multitude of uses other than …

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Stockpile Inexpensively

Stockpile Inexpensively Many people wonder and ask how can I afford to stockpile for the future for something that may or may not happen when I can barely make ends meet now? Stockpiles don’t always have to include expensive top-notch equipment or items. Face it you may have a favorite brand of dish soap today …

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