Some posts may contain affiliate links. Drowning First Aid We have discussed both how to assist someone else who is drowning and what to do if the person drowning is you! But what do you do once you have them or yourself out of the water? The EMT’s or a lifeguard may not be standing …
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Save Yourself from Drowning
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Save Yourself from Drowning This is a subject that has recently become near and dear to me. This summer my son who is a certified lifeguard assisted in a rescue where the parents were attempting to save their 10 year old son and all three ended up fighting for …
Prevent Drowning Accidents
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prevent Drowning Accidents Drowning is one of those horrible scenarios we always assume can’t happen to us! Most of us know how to swim and we watch our children closely so we feel safe. We take our families to pools or bodies of water that are considered safe and …
Natural Relief for Mosquito Bites
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Natural Relief for Mosquito Bites If you live in an area where mosquitos are a problem you can probably relate to the gent pictured above! Mosquitos and other flying insects that bite seem to find me extremely tasty! I will be in a group of people where all of …
Red Bud Jelly Recipe
Red Bud Jelly Recipe Recipe Makes 4 half pints … 2 cups Red Bud petals or another edible flower petal 2-¼ cups Boiling Water ¼ cups Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoons Butter (I did not use) 1-¾ ounce, weight Box of Pectin 4 cups sugar Remove the stems and wash the petals thoroughly. Place the …
Keeping Ants Out of the Garden
Keeping Ants Out of the Garden USE CITRUS PEELINGS Collect citrus peelings (orange, lemon, etc.), ground them up and mix with water. Spray the liquid concoction over the mound. This method is an effective natural remedy for getting rid of carpenter ants and other garden ants. If you don’t want to make this, you can …
Surviving a Dirty Bomb
Surviving a Dirty Bomb Since they were first developed dirty bombs have been a major fear across the world. We saw with the Boston bombing not only does it leave you contenting with the damages from the blast but the after effects as well. The featured article does give you 5 wise tips for avoiding …
DIY Cigar Survival Fishing Kit
DIY Preparedness: Cigar Survival Fishing Kit Many folks include fishing gear as part of their bug out, get home, and 72 hour bags. Your normal sport fishing kit however, is a little on the large size to carry in your emergency bags. There are just so many other items that are perhaps a higher priority. But If your …
Post SHTF Security – Covering All The Bases
Post SHTF Security- Covering All The Bases This article is designed to get you thinking about the security of your property. Ask yourself how a criminal would assess the situation if they came across it randomly. You can barricade yourself inside and hope that the criminals will get tired of trying to break the door …