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Today there is a reason to celebrate. Today we are making bacon powder. Yes, you read that right: Bacon. Powder....

Eggs. It’s incredible just how versatile these little guys are and just how much we depend on them. Whether over...

Table salt, also known as NaCl (sodium chloride), is just as important to human survival as food and water, and...

The average steel bunker, base design, is going to run you over $20,000 for installation. I think that most preppers...

We have all probably used a form of meat powder at some point in our cooking. It adds protein, flavor,...

The ‘Survival Rule of Three’ states that in inclement weather we can only expect to survive three hours without shelter....

The pioneers taught us much about what we know when it comes to campfire cooking and cast iron cookware. They...

The number of dangers we could face in a post-disaster world is innumerable. Part of the problem is that we...

Living out of a vehicle is never an ideal circumstance. In a perfect world, you would purchase a truck, SUV,...

While it is unlikely that you will ever find yourself unlawfully detained with your hands secured by zip ties, the...

Editor’s Note: This article was first published in 2015. Given the fact that eggs are one of the most important...

You probably already know that the best, easiest way to keep your food storage fresher for longer is to vacuum...

As a prepper, I am constantly looking for food sources in the wild. We regularly go foraging for greens, berries,...

Due to the world-wide pandemic, it seems every time I go shopping, there is another hot item that is extremely...

You probably see the name "Bayer" every time you open the medicine cabinet, and most likely it's on a bottle...

As the harvests are rolling in, there are many decisions to be made about the best way to store our...

Our homes are where we should feel the most secure. Unfortunately, the criminal element among us will not hesitate to...

The late afternoon light is shining through your window and the scene outside is quiet, just the way you like...

When we started on our preparedness journey, I tried to be practical. I didn't even know what a "prepper" was....

Both Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) and Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) are considered dangerous to humans, especially children. Therefore, it’s recommended...

Ask any financial advisor, and they’ll tell you that you should have at least enough money in savings to cover...

Have you ever considered canning flour? I hadn’t considered it to be honest, until someone brought it up to me...

Gardens offer so much positivity for many people, from a rewarding hobby, to supplying necessary foods for survival. So, the...

There are many things which have been lost in the halls of history. Those who have gone before us had...

Each year we head West on I-64 to Carter Mountain Orchard. This is a special trip because our oldest son’s...

Disclaimer: This article is for interest and information purposes only. We do not advocate for the use of medications outside...

I have a friend who harvests and plants the seeds from every fruit or vegetable she eats. She now has...

Normally when I think of making homemade broth, I think of the fall or winter months. The main reason is...

Beans and rice, a significant staple in a prepper’s pantry...or, should be. And, if the 2020 pandemic has shown us...

This past week I had some spare time and I decided to put it to good use. I finished a...