Food and Nutrition
Washing Clothes Off the Grid
March 7th, 2010Laundry detergent is a prep item that I, myself have not began to stock up on. I was planning on using some form of soap and baking soda mixture to wash clothing, but the below recipes look more appealing. I came across this recipe that was found on the forums that should be mentioned for those [...]
James Rawles: Salt Will Be The #1 Bartering Item
March 5th, 2010Salt is a valuable commodity that could become hard to come by in a long term disaster situation. In Ancient Rome, salt was used as a form of currency because of it’s importance in preserving food. In fact, it is still used today as a form of currency in some parts of Africa.
Bake Bread From a Coffee Can
March 2nd, 2010Bread cooked in a can? This must be some well kept secret! Who knew that a coffee can could have such a use. When pots and cooking pans are hard to find, the coffee can could be an excellent substitute.
Home Remedies for Livestock
February 25th, 2010Just like humans, animals tend to get ailments, and without proper care, those ailments can turn into serious infections. As the price of pet/livestock medicine continues to rise, some are falling back on natural remedies to alleviate symptoms in their animals.
Look to the animal for clues as to what the problem may be. It is [...]
Antiviral Germacide Could Be The New Alternative for Flu Shots
February 21st, 2010This article was orginally published on www.prettysmartnaturalideas.wordpress.com
Herbal lore has it that, while the Plague was raging in France, a rash of burglaries of plague victims’ homes was discovered. No effort was made, however, to apprehend the thieves, as it was assumed that they would soon succumb to the contagion in the homes they had robbed..
The [...]
Survival Food Series: Three Sisters Technique
February 9th, 2010According to the Native American legend, the three sisters, also called “Our Sustainers” were sent down from the “Great Spirit.” The sisters are inseparable and all work together in order for each sister to thrive. This trio: corn, beans and squash, have a symbiotic relationship that helps sustain the crops and gives them maximum nourishment.
The corn stalk offers itself [...]
Do It Yourself Condiments
February 7th, 2010Homesteading is all about moving away from store bought foods and creating wholesome goodness from the convenience of your own kitchen. Homemade condiments are a way for families to practice their homesteading skills, as well as save money in the process. It is said that store bought condiments are not worth buying compared to the taste of [...]
Survival Seeds to Sow – Heirloom, GMO or Non-GMO
January 17th, 2010As many are beginning to take interest in buying seeds in order to secure their future, there is confusion as to what type of seed to buy. With the different varieties available such as genetically modified (GMO), non-genetically modified (Non-GMO), and heirloom seeds, it is no wonder why there is such confusion.
In a survival situation, finding the [...]
Survival Food Series: Medicinal Plants for the Survival Garden
January 4th, 2010Plants have been revered through out history for their magical healing powers. In a dire situation where over the counter medicine is no longer available, many will be forced to turn their backs on modern medicine and reacquaint themselves with more homeopathic and natural forms.
In this type of situation, many will be turning to alternative medicines to alleviate and [...]
Securing Long Term Survival With Seeds
December 30th, 2009Seeds are an invaluable commodity and hold the key to long term sustainability, and survival in some cases. There are many theories floating around on the correct methods to store seeds for long term use. Knowing how to properly store seeds will ensure their viability for when they are needed the most.
Seeds are Alive
Seeds are [...]
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