Crisis Comfort Items Not Just For Children Many parents can relate to comfort items adored by their children. From binkies, blankets, to stuffed animals, they are simply things the child feels safer and more comfortable having with them. But comfort items aren’t just for children! A favorite shirt, jacket, pair of shoes, a smoke, or …
Off Grid Living and Thriving! The homestead dream has never died for many Americans, Canadians, and Australians as well as folks in other countries across the world. Now off grid living seems to be a bit of a double edged sword. Perhaps seen as a bit easier to do these days then in the past due to all …
Natural Substances You Should Have as a Nuclear Fallout Precaution In today’s political climate the possibility of your being affected by nuclear fallout from a nuclear blast or fall out from a nuclear plant leakage is a very real possibility. We could avoid the subject because we don’t want to appear as fear mongering but …
Successful Homesteading Everyone has their own version of what it means to be successful. Like my own yours may change as you grow older and wiser. But just what is a successful homesteader? When is your homesteading considered a success? What is the stick used to make that distinction between success or mediocrity? Homestead Dreamer …
Set up a Post SHTF Hospital Tent The possibility of a pandemic is very real in today’s world. People travel further and faster than ever before and along with them viruses and germs. An illness in Africa can be in both the USA and Canada with in a day! Especially as you are usually the …
Survival Caching Strategies Many folks strongly believe in survival caching. It is a well used strategy from many warfare scenarios the Vietcong became experts not just with caches but with tunnels. I knew a gentleman in Germany who spoke of having caches hidden all across his land to avoid confiscation by the Nazis. There are methods …
Drought Tolerant Plants & Trees for Your Garden Every year several parts of the world experience drought. Whatever creates the SHTF could even cause droughts where there hadn’t been previously. Every gardener should consider this issue. There may not be water to bring in to your garden nor markets to supplement your food supply. Mix …
Why Talk to Your Neighbors About Prepping? Most of us shake our heads when something as simple as a snow storm or wind storm knocks out power for even just a day and there are people who don’t know how to handle it. When it becomes several days they often need help. No one wants …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Amaranth Tutorial What is amaranth? What is it used for? Is it even edible? and Why the heck would I want to store it? Amaranth is indeed a grain. It can be used in many ways like wheat without the concerns of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease issues. It …
50+ Outdoor Tips, Tricks and Techniques The reliance on technology today, has left many who travel out into the wilderness for hiking and camping expeditions vulnerable if they lose their equipment. This dependency has led to a number of injuries and even some deaths. Developing survival skills and learning the techniques that will assist you in avoiding the dangers …
