Summertime can be fun, but the heat…not so much. There are some dangers you need to watch out for when it comes to summer heat… Some of you just love summer, but i don’t…not one bit. It gets so hot and muggy outside. It’s like torture to me to get outside to do anything. It’s […]
School days are winding down, so now is the time to start making summer plans to keep kids busy. So why not teach them some survival skills? With summer quickly approaching, you are probably already starting to think of things to keep them busy and entertained during the summer. You are probably like me and […]
Looking for a survival dog? What breed will offer the most protection and will help you the most? We have the answers with these 9 suggestions! A few months back we decided to add a new pet to our family. We knew it would be a good lesson for our children to learn to take […]
This guide has information on the best herbs to grow for different ailments in your self sustaining homestead garden to have when the SHTF. Sickness. Pain. We all experience pain and sickness. Sometimes, its just sniffles and allergies to pollen, but sometimes it’s the horrible, I-don’t-want-to-blink-much-less-get-out-of-bed sickness. And most of us have been up at […]
With the flu being so bad this year, we have compiled a list of symptoms, ways to prevent from getting it, and what to watch for if you have it. Influenza (or flu for short) season is here and it is bad. The CDC reports that about 12,000 people die in the US every year […]
A flat tire is the most common situation you might find yourself stuck in, and it really (really) pays to be prepared. Preparing for a flat is just plain smart. You might wonder why we’re talking about fixing a flat and you might even think this one is just too easy, but more and more […]
The Great Depression was a very trying time for a lot of families in the early 1930s, but here are 10 important lessons could be learned from it. When the stock market crashed in October 1929, it was the start of the longest lasting economic downturn in the history of the United States. Millions of […]
Under a winter storm or ice storm watch or warning? How about a blizzard warning? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered so you can be prepared! With the cold temperatures lately, it’s just a matter of time before we see blizzard conditions. A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility. It’s […]
Christmas will soon be here but don’t fret about gifts! We have got you covered with out ultimate Christmas gift guide for the holidays! Christmas is just right around the corner and I know a lot of you are like me and are already trying to think of the perfect gift for a particular person […]
We want our children to know about prepping & disaster preparedness but we don’t want to scare them. Here are a few tips to do so without scaring them. Thing can change in a manner of seconds. One minute everything is fine and then something happens. It could be a job loss, a car accident, […]
Cold weather is here and you need to be prepared by getting your car emergency kit ready with these few items. Winter and cold weather is fast approaching! Some regions have already seen snow! And towards the end of the week we have another shot of cold air coming down from Canada bringing in more […]
Learn how to make your very own grab and go emergency survival binder using simple items you can get anywhere! We cover a lot of information on bugging out, bugging in, and hunkering down. We take pride in helping you learn what to put in your bug out bag. We also help with what you need […]
Quick & inexpensive food buckets provide all you need for when the SHTF. Here is a step by step guide to making your own. It is pretty much self-explanatory that you need food to survive. If you want to have enough food to survive for long periods of time you’ll need to have a big […]
When the SHTF, you need to be aware of the likely diseases to watch out for and how to prevent them. Here are the 7 most common and their symptoms. First world countries have access to medicine, fresh and clean water right out of your faucet and pre-made food in the grocery store around the […]
Learn how avoid these 4 common homesteading mistakes when starting your own homestead. Starting a homestead in exciting. Being self reliant and self sufficient is a great thing in this day and age where we rely on the grid for everything. Growing your own food, making your own power, and living off the land is […]