20 Survival Uses For Chapstick
While Chapstick might be one of the most common items on the market, it can be co opted for a number of survivals uses. You can find Chapstick at nearly every retailer in existence and most people have a tube
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Top 13 Prepping And Survival Items You Can Find At Farm Auctions
Farm auctions are one of my favorite places to search for prepping tools and survival gear. I frequently hit yard sales and flea markets for inexpensive preps, like sheets and curtains to turn into fabric, fishing gear, and boots with
The Three Sister Garden Plans: How To Get The Most Out Of Every Square Foot
The Three Sisters Garden plan has seen a resurgence in popularity across the country thanks to the tried and true results. The crops which comprise the trio grown together in these space saving gardens that do not require chemical fertilizers
Survival Water From Your Water Heater
Probably the first thing any of us will notice in a post-disaster scenario is the lack of electrical power. The second thing we will most likely notice is that there isn’t any water. We’ll go to the sink, expecting the
How To Make Survival Ration Bars At Home
I wanted to find an easy and practical recipe for a survival bar that would reach an impressive 3,000 calories. However, that was a bigger challenge than I expected! I found a few options for high calories, but nowhere near
Investing For Preppers – 12 Things That Won’t Lose Value In A Crisis
One of the most forgotten areas of prepping is financial preparedness. It’s as if we all think that whenever the brown stuff hits the air movement device, all debt and other financial concerns will disappear. While that might be true
25 Survival Uses For Leftover Bacon Grease
If you eat bacon and sausage regularly, you will probably start accumulating leftover bacon grease. Bacon fat is a handy and versatile provision, and once you know the many ways in which you can use it, you will want to
12 Ways To Make An Extra $1000 A Month On A Small Homestead
Living on a homestead is a dream life for many folks. The only thing that could make owning your very own patch of sustainable land is perhaps to be able to earn a living working without having to leave it,
The 10 Best Prepper Foods You Can Find At Costco
A walk down the aisles at your local warehouse big box store will raise the eyebrows and pique the interest of any prepper. The bulk packaging and discount pricing that these types of retailer’s present are exactly what most preppers
How Growing Your Own Vegetables Can Get You Arrested
During WWI and WWII, nearly every home had a vegetable garden. In fact, it was almost unpatriotic not to have a plot to feed your family and friends. Called “Victory Gardens,” these plots were necessary to free up food to
Sealed Foods that Last Forever
It seems as if the beginning and ending of prepping is stockpiling food. I say that because that’s how almost all of us start out and it’s something we keep on doing, even after most of our preps are done.
18 Plants That Should Always Be Planted Together
Companion planting can not only help your growing plants thrive, but deter pest infestations that can greatly diminish your harvest yield. Grouping specific plants together can also help prevent nutrient depletion in soil. Some common garden plants actually curtail the
DIY Wilderness Soap And Shampoo From This Plant
It’s easy to focus on the major needs when talking about survival. Food, water, fire and a few other things get a lot of airtime, when it comes to discussing what we need. But the reality is, there are a
Do Seeds Really Expire?
We’ve all heard the news stories about seeds found in ancient tombs that germinated when planted; yet the seeds you buy are marked with expiration dates or with use by seasons. What is the truth about seed viability and how
How to Plant a Perennial Food Garden – Fruits & Veggies That Will Keep Coming Back Year After Year
Perennial plants either live through the winter and produce again the next year, or they can die each winter and grow again from the roots, or sometimes seeds, when the weather is favorable. In many cases the climate where you
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