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Make Your Own Survival BarsSeptember 1st, 2010For $3.50, you can make a 2000 calorie bar (equivalent to a Daltrex bar) for your emergency preparedness gear. These survival bars last indefinately (if packaged correctly) and would make excellent additions to a person’s bug out bag, emergency vehicle or preparedness kit. In an emergency situation, having these bars handy could save a life. Homemade Amish Egg NoodlesSeptember 1st, 2010Nothing beats the taste of homemade noodles, and the Amish have perfected this homestead favorite. When cooked, this noodle recipe is a rich and filling addition to any meal. Dehydrating this noodle recipe is an effortless way of preserving the noodles for future meals. It Ain’t Just For Smoking: Known But Beneficial Uses For TobaccoAugust 27th, 2010Over the course of centuries, tobacco was hailed for it’s medicinal uses and cures. But in today’s world, the tobacco plant has a really bad reputation. But it has more uses than just for smoking and chewing. In fact, any person who is planning for a long term emergency situation should have a stock of tobacco, not only for it’s bartering potential, but also for it’s assistance in gardens, as well as for it’s medicinal purposes. 4 Ways to Gear Up For SchoolAugust 23rd, 2010We all know that when kids are concerned things do not always go as planned. As preppers, we not only plan for emergencies, but also for unforeseen events. Here are some tips that can help you keep your game face on throughout the entire school year. Garden Health Checklist From the Vegetable Gardener’s BibleAugust 19th, 2010Edward Smith’s The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible is a must have for those wanting to learn everything there is know about gardening and self-sufficient gardening practices. This easy to read book gives first hand knowledge on how to grow a successful garden. His garden health checklist will help naturally jump start any garden in need. Making a Worm FarmAugust 19th, 2010Creating a worm farm to use for the garden is an easy organic way of adding nutrients and natural fertilizers to the soil, helps plants, and creates new worm populatons for the compost pile. Not to mention it is a fun educational project to do with the kids to teach them about organic gardening, and the benefits of using beneficial insects and worms for the garden. Here are some tips on creating a successful worm farm. Preppers are Crazy, Gun Fanatics, Doomers, Fear Mongerers, and Delusionally Disconnected From RealityAugust 18th, 2010What do you do when you come face to face with someone who does not understand why you prepare? Or when they begin laughing at you for living in a delusional world? Do you give them a good punch in the face or do you sit and talk with them to get them to understand? What Do a Hurricane,TEOTWAWKI and a Flat Tire Have In Common?August 16th, 2010As much as we pride ourselves on preparedness, there are those unexpected bursts of stress that occur in our daily lives that can create unwanted stress and frustration. By using these stress bursts as a way to further mentally prepare yourself for unforeseen events can increase ones tolerance for stress and frustration. The Lessons of Amish AgricultureAugust 9th, 2010The word Amish evokes thoughts of horse buggies, rolling acres of farmland, and most importantly, a more simplified life. Although the Amish live modestly, they feel blessed with all they have. Their farmsteading priniciples are no different. Because they have embraced and preserved traditional farming methods passed down for hundreds of years, many who are beginning their journey towards a more agrarian lifestyle are looking to our Amish friends for some guidance. The Dirty Truth About Being GreenAugust 3rd, 2010It’s refreshing to see a large company beginning to take those initial steps to being a “greener company.” Sunchips has taken those steps and created new plant based packaging that can be broken down in a compost pile. The more food products that can be made out of recyclable or compostable materials, the better off we and our compost piles will be. |
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