Staying Hydrated During The Winter Months Is A Key To Good Health
Did you know that drinking more water during winter is crucial to your health and your survival?
Grocery Stores Have Started Limiting Toilet Paper and Wipes Purchases
Amid an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, grocery stores have begun to limit the amount of toilet paper and disinfecting wipes once again. News reports say this new policy to prevent “hoarding.”
5 Things To Consider Before Going Off Grid
In light of the pandemic sweeping the lobe, many people are considering going off the grid. But here are five things you would consider before buying that piece of land and living a self-reliant lifestyle.
How To Remain Calm When Things Become Chaotic
This election has already been intense. From the debates to the stories, the media has chosen to deliver. Add this to the pandemic issues and restrictions, we have a recipe for chaos! It may feel a little crazy out there, and trust me if you feel like you’re living in chaos, you’re not alone!
No Canning Jars? No Problem! Dehydrate Instead!
Since we are all experiencing a shortage of canning jars, we should all brush up on our dehydration skills, just in case all those tips to find jars still turns up nothing.
Why This Cool Weather Crop is a Must During Winter (Plus a Delicious Recipe)
Cauliflower is not only packed full of nutrients, but it's also easy to grow and can withstand some mild frosting into winter. We eat cauliflower all the time, and this year, we were able to grow it in our greenhouse and it actually survived last week's frost!...
5 Frugal Prepping Tips For Beginners
You never know what’s going to happen. But, lately, I’ve had so many questions from those I know that have never been interested in preparedness before, asking how they can help themselves out on the cheap because they honestly “feel” like something is coming.
The Canning Shortage of 2020: Here’s How You Can Find These Essential Supplies
Sometimes it feels like 2020 is out to get all of us. Especially those of us who can and store our own food. Canning jars are impossible to come by and if you do find some, the prices are outrageous. Here’s why, and what you can do about it.
TOP PRODUCT REVIEWS
Tackle Inflammation Naturally With Blackcurrant Herbal Tinctures
Inflammation is becoming increasingly common among Americans. But there is a natural and herbal way to help relieve the pain and swelling often associated with inflammation, and that is with blackcurrant.
St. John’s Wort Herbal Tincture: For Mood Balance and a More Positive Outlook
Known for its exhaustive medicinal value, St. John’s Wort is one of the best herbs to add to your herbal medicine cabinet. In addition to its medicinal properties, an herbal tincture can have the powerful effect of balancing your mood and helping you achieve a more positive outlook naturally.
Passion Flower Herbal Tincture: Relieve Nervousness And Tension Naturally!
The passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) herb is incredibly beautiful and has been used to naturally treat ailments from gastrointestinal problem to cuts and bruises. But herbal tinctures made from the gorgeous flower are highly useful for those who often carry a little extra stress and anxiety.
Relieve Pain Gently And Naturally with Corydalis Root Herbal Tincture
Ready Nutrition herbal tinctures help those who are turning back to nature to aid their body and mood. Corydalis root is one of those herbal remedies and has been shown to be useful in the gentle relief of pain.
NATURAL LIVING
6 Reasons to Bundle Up and Get Outside During Winter
Brrr! It is chilly outside, but that’s no reason to hibernate. Staying indoors during the colder months won’t do anything to improve your mood or your health – in fact, research suggests the opposite is true.
Why This Superfood is a Must in Winter and How To Maximize its Benefits
Garlic is a superfood. It’s also delicious! If you love garlic, you’ll love the reasons you should be eating more of it especially during the upcoming winter months.
7 Ways to Beat the Flu with Holistic Remedies
If you are feeling the flu coming on, these are the holistic remedies you need to prep to give you a head start in beating it.
Why Decluttering Is Good For Our Mental Health
Our homes should be a living space, not a storage space. Find out how the “out with the old, and in with the new” adage is good for mental health.
Switchel: What the Heck is It and Why You Need Its Health Boosting Properties
What happens when you combine five of the most nutritious, health-boosting ingredients into one drink? A natural, synergistic energy drink that will boost your health and taste great.
Your Best Self: How To Find Time To Transform With Workout, Meditation, and Study
If you have not been as diligent as staying in shape through the Winter, well, now is the time to get back into the groove. Transform into your better self with our focus on WMS (workout, meditate and study).
SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE
Be Energy Efficient This Winter. This is the Best Wood To Heat Your Home
Those who choose to heat their home with wood are becoming fewer and fewer. However, with more interested in a self-sustaining lifestyle and going off the grid, those numbers may begin to rise again. If you decided to heat your home with wood, there are simply some types of wood that are better to burn in your home.
4 Food Sources You Can Find in the Dead of Winter
Finding food in the dead of winter is not impossible, you just need to know where to look and have supplies in place.
Hydroponics: The Good, The Bad, & The Necessary Equipment
You could realistically grow an entire garden hydroponically in your own home, and with a large enough financial investment, have fresh produce year-round even in cooler climates!
You’re Wasting Millions of Gallons of Water Each Year and This is How You Can Change It
The conservation is not a mere “greening” but an exercise in supply and logistics…stretching your resources to the maximum of their conservation and employment.
Winter Beekeeping Maintenance for a Healthy Hive
By doing some winter maintenance on your apiary equipment, building new equipment, and securing bee yards for the coming season, you can be better prepared for spring flows.
Sustainable Living: How To Take Control of Your Food Supply
Food freedom is all about getting creative and using what you have. With a little resourcefulness, you could literally create a backyard microcosm and take control of your very own, homegrown food supply.
POPULAR ARTICLES
How To Remain Calm When Things Become Chaotic
This election has already been intense. From the debates to the stories, the media has chosen to deliver. Add this to the pandemic issues and restrictions, we have a recipe for chaos! It may feel a little crazy out there, and trust me if you feel like you’re living in chaos, you’re not alone!
No Canning Jars? No Problem! Dehydrate Instead!
Since we are all experiencing a shortage of canning jars, we should all brush up on our dehydration skills, just in case all those tips to find jars still turns up nothing.
Why This Cool Weather Crop is a Must During Winter (Plus a Delicious Recipe)
Cauliflower is not only packed full of nutrients, but it's also easy to grow and can withstand some mild frosting into winter. We eat cauliflower all the time, and this year, we were able to grow it in our greenhouse and it actually survived last week's frost!...
5 Frugal Prepping Tips For Beginners
You never know what’s going to happen. But, lately, I’ve had so many questions from those I know that have never been interested in preparedness before, asking how they can help themselves out on the cheap because they honestly “feel” like something is coming.
The Canning Shortage of 2020: Here’s How You Can Find These Essential Supplies
Sometimes it feels like 2020 is out to get all of us. Especially those of us who can and store our own food. Canning jars are impossible to come by and if you do find some, the prices are outrageous. Here’s why, and what you can do about it.
12 Inexpensive Emergency Preps To Stockpile NOW!
Many people are getting a gut instinct to prepare, but many have lost jobs and suffered other economic losses in light of the coronavirus pandemic. We can prepare on a budget and grab some inexpensive items for our stockpile right now.
A Guide To Canning Marinara Sauce
Enjoy the bounty of summer-fresh vegetables with this canning guide on making delicious marinara sauce.
15 Shelf Stable Foods To Stock Up On Now
As winter approaches, finishing touches should be made to our winter preps. To help make sure we have what we may need in the event of a major power outage, snowstorm, or another emergency, store some shelf-stable foods to make sure you have enough to eat.
Carrot Top Pesto: A Garden Harvest Sauce For All Seasons
This delicious sauce incorporates those small carrot tops that are thinned from the garden and is the perfect sauce for all seasons.
A Few Last Minute Preps To Make If An Event Is Brewing
If you’ve felt like you should be more prepared than you are for an event that could happen, you probably aren’t alone. With the number of hurricanes striking the east coast and the fires ravaging the west coast during a pandemic, it’s important to have a few ideas as to how to prepare for anything, especially if you feel something else is still brewing.
Use This Canning Recipe For an Abundant Harvest of Carrots
This “quick pickling” canning recipe is perfect to preserve an overabundant crop of carrots.
YUMMY RECIPES FOR ANY OCCASION
Southern Girl’s Survival Guide to Thanksgiving – Full Menu
There’s nothing like mama’s home-cookin’ and Thanksgiving is the best way to pay homage to your roots. These southern Thanksgiving favorites are time-tested and will surely be a hit for this year’s Turkey Day spread!
Cheat Sheet for Making Homemade Yogurt
Homemade yogurt is easy to make, but there are a few tricks to learn before hand. Use this cheat sheet and the recipe to make delicious, probiotic-filled yogurt.
Warm Drinks for the Chilly Season
Here are a few drink recipes to help keep you warm during this crisp, cool season.
Lemon Buttermilk Scones
If you’re looking for an easy sweet pastry to make for breakfast or brunch, look no further than these delicious lemon buttermilk scones.
COOKING AND FOOD PREP IDEAS
Cook Like Grandma with these Bacon Fat Gingersnaps
These cookies are just like the ones that grandma used to make.
5 Ways to Stretch Your Meals SHTF Style
Get smart about how to use foods in your preparedness pantry, and learn these nifty tricks on how to fill up our stomachs at the same time.
10 Delicious Ways to Infuse Honey
Infusing honey with fruit or herbs is a great way to add enhanced taste to honey, as well as additional health benefits. Here are ten delicious infused honey to start out with and some ways that you can add infused honey to your foods. Enjoy!
5 Unhealthy Snacks You’re Feeding Your Kids That Cause Damage and the Healthy Alternatives You Want Instead
Parents normally try to do what’s best for their children but are often unaware of the damages being done by some of the snacks available. Certain petroleum-based snacks can cause severe ADHD, nervous system damage, and kidney damage. YIKES! But the good news is that there are alternatives.
This Protein Source is a Must for the Frugal Prepper’s Shopping List
Having a storable protein source for your emergency supplies is paramount to your survival. One such frugal food is the humble package of ground beef. Here are 4 ways to use this versatile protein food source.
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits … Just Like Momma Used To Make
I’m a sucker for southern cooking and a homemade flaky biscuit is a perfect pair for some of my favorite recipes.
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS
The Green Beret’s Winter Survival Training Guide
Have you ever considered what you will do if you have to bug out in winter? Being exposed to the elements puts you and your family at risk and it is paramount to be ready for that scenario.
Sustainable Living: How To Take Control of Your Food Supply
Food freedom is all about getting creative and using what you have. With a little resourcefulness, you could literally create a backyard microcosm and take control of your very own, homegrown food supply.
The Prepared Workplace: Lifesaving Supplies You Need Before the Emergency
Chances are, if a sudden disaster occurs at your workplace and you are forced to shelter in place for a given time, many coworkers (including yourself) could be unprepared.
Prepper Burnout: 5 Healthy Ways To Deal With It
There are many reasons to continue to train and prepare: but how do we deal with prepper burnout?
Winter Survival: Don’t Get Caught in the Cold Without this Essential Prep
With the threat of vehicles being threatened from extreme cold temperatures, this daily survival gear is a must to carry with you.
10 Prepper Uses for Safety Pins
The humble safety pin has more prepper uses than you would think.
PREPAREDNESS CHECKLISTS
Checklist for Exterior Home Preparation For Natural Disasters
When a disaster is imminent, you must prepare your home to face the brunt of the storm or you risk the chance that more severe damage could occur.
Child Safety: Keep Kids Safe With Emergency ID Cards
Disasters can create a lot of havoc in our lives. Especially when loved ones go missing as a result. Emergency information cards can be an easy solution to this problem and should be added to your emergency supplies.
Road Side Medical Care Kit
Leaving home means venturing away from the safety of your home where necessary items are waiting to be used. If an emergency occurs while in the vehicle, having the necessary items in place can save essential time, money and provide relief.
Rookie Preppers: 8 Mistakes To Avoid
Believe me when I say that I have probably made every prepping mistake in the book. It’s time to use these mistakes as learning experiences for those who are just beginning their preparedness efforts.
First Time Shopping List For An Emergency Food Supply
Disaster professionals with FEMA and the American Red Cross recommend that every family have a reserve and short-term food supply. Most everything you need is available from your local grocery store!
Emergency Evacuation Checklist
Free disaster evacuation checklist to help keep the evacuation process running smoothly.
ARE YOU READY?
When You Lose Power this Winter, Here’s What You’ll Need
When the power goes out during the coldest times of the year, these tips will help to ensure you stay warm.
Winter Survival: How to Navigate in the Snow
As winter rages on, it brings to light the importance of knowing how to navigate in snow and extreme winter weather. The worst-case scenario in this emergency is not knowing the terrain and getting so lost you succumb succumbing to exposure and possibly starvation. Author, Jeremiah Johnson has outlined the essentials on how to navigate in the snow and what equipment you will need to protect yourself from exposure.
When Not Having Power Kills: 11 Types of Medical Equipment Dependencies and What You Can Do To Prepare
Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power.
The Prepper’s Blueprint: The Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Through Any Disaster
Introducing my newly published book, “The Prepper’s Blueprint: The Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Through Any Disaster.” Learn more about this all-encompassing preparedness resource that will help you prepare for any type of disaster – both big and small.
Why Drinking More Water During Winter Is Crucial to Your Survival
You could be putting your health at risk during winter if you aren’t drinking more of this.
Real Life Survival Story: How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down
This is my personal account of living through the aftermath of a hurricane and just how quickly a society can break down and descend into chaos following a disaster.
Do It Yourself Tips (DIY)
Hidden in Plain Sight: How To Make a Tactical Hideaway
Home defense is a concern for many. And who wouldn't be? 2,000,000 home burglaries are reported each year in the United States. More interesting, is that the average burglary takes 10 minutes and the stolen property amounts to over $2,000 in stolen property. According...
Heal Lips Naturally With This Soothing Lip Balm
Most store bought lip balms contain toxic substances that can do more harm to your lips than good. Feel confident knowing there is an alternative – a natural alternative. This homemade lip balm recipe is soothing, moisturizing and will help heal chapped, sensitive lips.
How To Make Homemade Disinfecting Surface Wipes
Because the coronavirus can live on surfaces for up to a few days, it’s important to keep up your cleaning regimen.
7 Ways to Re-Use Wine Corks
To think of all the wine corks I threw away without realizing how many more uses they had. Here are seven great ideas to re-use those wine corks laying around.
Five Essential Tools for Fixing Your Clothes on the Cheap
Sometimes quality and appearance aren’t at the top of our priorities, and we need to get things fixed fast and cheap.
How To Make a Quick and Easy Oil Lamp on the Fly
When you’re in a pinch and need lighting quickly, this easy-to-make candle takes minutes to create and uses items you have in your home.
DIY Warming Muscle Salve to Soothe Sore Muscles
This warming muscle salve made with cinnamon, cayenne and ginger is so soothing on sore muscle and achy joints. Plus, it’s a snap to make!
DIY: Soothing Bath Blocks
Using bath blocks infused with essential oils is an easy way to sooth symptoms of upper respiratory infections.
50 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Trash and Not Play into the Throw-Away Society
Stop being a member of the throw-away society and be part of the sustainable solution. Here are 50 of the most thrown away items and clever ways to reuse them.