What Will You Do If…? The whole ideology of prepping is to prepare ourselves for the what if’s in life. What and how we prepare for these events is shaped by our experiences and watching those of others and determining what we would do in that situation. There are always situations and scenarios however, that …
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Prepping a Wild Medicine Cabinet
Prepping a Wild Medicine Cabinet Now is a great time to learn about and stockpile natural medicine for a time when traditional western medication might not be available. Always check with your doctor before using any natural remedy to insure there isn’t a known interaction with medication you take or an allergy to the ingredients. …
Gear to Bear-Proof Your Camp
Gear to Bear-Proof Your Camp Bears are like most critters, beautiful and majestic creatures in their own environment.. It’s not until our environments collide that they become terrifyingly dangerous. It’s up to zoners and environmentalist to curb our growth into their territory to prevent the onslaught of bear issues in our neighborhoods as human kind …
Common Driveway Weed is One of Nature’s Most Powerful Survival Plants
Common Driveway Weed is One of Nature’s Most Powerful Survival Plants Preppers, Survivalists and frugal foragers all spend a lot of time searching for the perfect survival plant. We want one that has nutritional value, medicinal properties, grows in a number of climates, is easy to cultivate, easy to harvest, easy to locate in the …
Causes, Symptoms & 9 Home Remedies for Ear Infections
Causes, Symptoms & 9 Home Remedies for Ear Infections No matter your age, an ear ache is a miserable scenario to experience. Babies being the most susceptible but definitely not a condition we outgrow. As an adult, I admit I am a total wimp when it comes to ear pain! I hated watching my own …
25 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Think You Want the Simple Life
25 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Think You Want the Simple Life If you have been feeling overwhelmed with daily life and all the outside assaults on your peace of mind from the media, your job, social media, your family and friends, even the traffic, the simple life may sound like the …
Hepatitis in Survival Settings
Some posts may include affiliate links. Hepatitis in Survival Settings All types of illnesses and infections will be a risk and should be expected and planned for in a survival situation. Hepatitis is one of them. Transmitted via touch. contaminated food sources, sexually and poor hygiene. All things that in a survival scenario will be …
Swedish Home Inside Greenhouse to Grow and Heat Year Round
Swedish Home Inside Greenhouse to Grow and Heat Year Round A couple in Sweden decided to take full advantage of their desire to save on energy bills and grow year round. Located in Stockholm where the winters are particularly long, the need for a greenhouse if you desire to grow the bulk of your own …
DIY Soil Test
DIY Soil Test Testing your soil before gardening can help answer a multitude of questions that you may not have even realized you should be asking. For the new gardener… where should I place my garden for the best soil? What plants grow best in the soil I have? Do I need to fertilize before …
Tree Sap it’s Nature’s Spring Tonic!
Tree Sap it’s Nature’s Spring Tonic! Tree sap is just one example of how nature can provide if you know what you are looking for. There are many other uses for tree sap other than making syrup or water proof patching. Medical purposes in particular. The featured article linked below from Homestead Honey is all …