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Best Medicinal Herbs to Grow in Your Apartment Garden this Fall
Spread the love Written by Bernie Carr I’m starting autumn season planting in my Aerogarden and am including several herbs, some of them have can […]
10 Free Ways You Can SIGNIFICANTLY Impact Your Preps
Prepping, real prepping, isn’t all about stuff. And yet that’s the first question I hear from beginning and even established preppers–what kind of “stuff” do […]
The Debate Between Vance and Walz Was Shockingly Civil
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Run Safely: Top Tips and Gadgets for Female Joggers
Spread the love Female joggers have recently been the target of alarming assaults. In several recent incidents, female joggers were attacked in broad daylight, underscoring […]
How To Freeze Tomato Sauce
Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve tomatoes for the off-season. However, freezing them as tomato sauce saves space and makes it more convenient […]
Staying Safe in a Volatile Crowd: Essential Tips for Personal Security
What to do when you find yourself in the midst of a violent crowd Today’s world is full of hot tempers. It seems like a […]
Dear Diary, It’s Me, Jessica: Part 19
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?? National Preparedness Month: Top Must-Have Gear to Get Ready This September ??
Spread the love Disasters can strike anytime, and being prepared can make all the difference. Use this month to build your emergency kit, plan ahead, […]
How To Freeze Tomato Sauce
Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve tomatoes for the off-season. However, freezing them as tomato sauce saves space and makes it more convenient […]
10 Unusual and Inexpensive Items to Stock Up On
During the Depression, aluminum foil was a prized possession and rarely disposed of. When the apocalypse hits (or just a really, really long power outage), […]
Book Review: “Expatriates” by James Wesley Rawles
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Mastering Preparedness in Small Spaces: A Guide for Preparedness for Apartment and Studio Dwellers
Studio apartment living and preparedness In today’s urban landscape, many of us find ourselves living in apartments or studio dwellings where space is at a […]
Food Preparedness: Starting Out on a Tight Budget
Sourdough is made without yeast Budget-Friendly Prepping: Starting with the Bare Essentials In an uncertain world, being prepared can provide peace of mind. However, for […]
Slow Down and See How Beautiful Everything Is
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Top Emergency and Survival Apps: Transform Your Smartphone into a Lifesaving Tool
Spread the love Written by Bernie Carr In an emergency, every second counts, and having the right information or tool at your fingertips can make […]
The Critical Importance of a ‘Grab and Go’ Binder: Lessons from a Wildfire Evacuation
wildfire requires quick evacuation In the blink of an eye, our lives can be turned upside down. Just recently, a dear friend of mine experienced […]
America Should Jail People for “Misinformation” and “Propaganda”
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Long-Term Flour Storage: Keeping Your Pantry Stocked and Pest-Free
Keep flour from all pests Flour is a pantry staple, but storing it long-term can be tricky. With the right methods, you can keep your […]
Living Through the Dust Bowl: An Exercise of Mental Preparedness
The Dust Bowl Imagine waking up to find a thin layer of grit coating your skin, your lips cracked and dry. As you open your […]
Oregon Cordless Chainsaw 16-inch Self-Sharpening
The Oregon cordless chainsaw (and other name brands). Battery powered. Convenient. Effective. I did my research and chose one. I’ve used it for years, and […]
Dear Diary, It’s Me, Jessica: Part 18
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SpyWfi Home Security Indoor Camera Review
Spread the love We’ve written about adding home security many times in the past, particularly one that does not require having to make alterations to […]
The Dark Side of Self-Sufficiency: ‘Warning Out’ in Colonial New England
Widows were at risk of “Warning Out” I discovered something interesting as it relates to living self-sufficiently and I just had to share it with […]
A Guide to the Different Types of UV-5R Ham Radios
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Using Corn Chips as Firestarter – Does it Work?
Spread the love Written by Bernie Carr Have you heard of the hack of using corn chips as firestarter? Long time readers know I always […]
How to Freeze Meat / Freezing with Freezer Paper.
If you’re raising your own animals, hunting wild game, stocking up at the grocery store, or buying bulk meat from a local farmer, freezing meat […]
The Chloroform Conundrum of Stored Water: Answering a Reader’s Concerns About Water
Should you be concerned about chloroform in your water? The Truth About Storing Water: Debunking Myths and Quenching Concerns Today, we’re diving into the not-so-deep […]
Food Calorie Brick
A food brick. Calorie bricks. These are perfect for an emergency survival kit. Vacuum sealed. Water/moisture-proof. They have a great calorie-to-weight ratio. It’s a relatively […]
Would Your Kids Know How to Survive a School Shooting?
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Fruit Butter – SimplyCanning
Fruit butter is a great way to make a sweet spread that doesn’t have quite as much sugar as jam or jelly. It is basically […]