Some posts may contain affiliate links. Holiday Travel Survival Tips Many of you may be traveling for the upcoming holiday. You may think you have it down pat as you traveled for Thanksgiving. But that truly is only a test run! The majority didn’t cross country for thanksgiving and a large number of us will …
Surviving In A Freezing Cold Car Unless you’re a self-sufficient hermit you must leave your home some time during the cold winter months. Even on those milder days the weather can change very quickly catching you in route. Knowing how you can survive in a freezing cold car is imperative if you live in colder …
Survival Crops That Grow Without Irrigation One of the worries in a survival scenario is the ability to acquire enough of the proper food supplies to maintain good health. A way of doing that is of course to grow your own survival crops. However, every living thing requires water to thrive. In a number of SHTF …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. SHTF Friendly Hobbies As a parent I sometimes feel a bit guilty for taking some me time for hobbies I enjoy. But having a hobby does help make a well rounded person and relieves stress. There are just things I really enjoy doing and find that if I do …
Should You Worry About Marauders? (3 links) Most of us heard about Tyler Smith and his group of marauders who call themselves Spartan Survival a few years ago when the National Geographic Channel was running its series ‘Doomsday Survival’. Personally I was not a fan of the show. They of course were looking for entertainment …
Winter Activities for Family Prepping The SHTF can happen at any time! No waiting for the opportune season or timing. Each season has its own challenges and benefits. Many folks use camping in the summer, gardening in the spring, canning and hunting in the fall, etc.. for teachable activities for their children. Winter might seem like …
Winter Indoor Gardening Tips I do really like having my herb garden indoors. But it does tend to kind of freak out non-gardening friends when I clip a bit of green off a plant sitting in the window and drop it nonchalantly into whatever dish I am preparing! Because they aren’t vegetable plants they aren’t …
8 Little Things to Stockpile You have heard the expression “Don’t sweat the little things” or “Enjoy the little things”. In the featured article we will see how the little things you may not have been considering or concerned about can make a big difference to your comfort and well being. Eight …
Moving a Group When the SHTF Humans are a pack animal for the most part by nature. Even those who consider themselves loners on occasion actually seek out human contact. Especially in times of crisis we tend to gravitate towards a group. There is safety in numbers and there are risks to pay for that …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Preserving Carrots: Taqueria Pickled Carrots When I think of preserving carrots, I am afraid I don’t necessarily think variety. Frozen, simply canned and dehydrated is the extend of my current repertoire. I hadn’t thought of pickling them. This recipe sounds like an awesome change to plain carrots. Try it …
