by Sara Tipton | Jun 30, 2022
Garden fresh marinara sauce is a favorite among gardeners, homesteaders, and preppers. Its flavor can be enhanced by whatever herbs you enjoy and it can preserve for several years. We all have our preferences when we make our sauces. If you don’t like a chunky sauce,...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 27, 2022
If you find yourself in unfamiliar territory and have lost your way, nature can give you predictable methods to help you find out way home; you just need to know what they are. Being lost or disoriented can feel overwhelming, but knowing a few simple things can help...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 21, 2022
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to give us more guidelines on the monkeypox and COVID, it begs the question: is there more to come? Many experts say they fear that increasing outbreaks of diseases that jump from animals to humans could spark...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 8, 2022
Hurricanes are getting worse and more severe. They’re bigger, wetter, stronger, and slower. Scientists agree that the 2022 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season, spanning June 1 to November 30, will be the seventh straight season with more storms than average. Recent...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 6, 2022
Summer blackouts during heat waves could be deadly. Many people relying on air conditioners running off electricity may find themselves in intense and even deadly situations. Experts say that the electrical power grid is strained and the United States is expected to...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 6, 2022
Unfortunately, because the prices of gasoline are inching higher every day, those who fill their tanks will be the subject of fuel theft. Many are finding it difficult to pay for this rise in the cost of gasoline and will begin to resort to theft to make sure they can...
by Sara Tipton | Jun 2, 2022
An unusually high honey bee die-off in Canada is going to impact the world’s farming system. Bees are necessary pollinators and help in all agricultural industries. In 2020, the total estimated contribution from the Canadian honey and bee industry was between $4...
by Sara Tipton | May 31, 2022
One of the main reasons people avoid hiking and camping is the fear of coming in contact with a bear. But there are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you don’t attract a bear to your campsite. There are several reasons why bears are attracted to...
by Sara Tipton | May 23, 2022
A year ago, we wrote on the importance of being mindful of your food stores. Recently, countries are starting to ban wheat exports out of their country which spells out increased shortages and higher prices at the grocery stores. After India banned the exportation of...
by Sara Tipton | May 20, 2022
It is a rather common misconception that the use of trekking poles is only for older adults and those with debilitating joint issues. But those who are avid hikers or those who are training for long-distance hiking know there are many advantages to having these in...
by Sara Tipton | May 17, 2022
It’s no secret that the supply chain disruptions have created global impacts on us. Many of us are feeling the burn of soaring food prices and are ready to do what is necessary to continue to feed our families. It’s not about choice, it’s about survival, and now is...
by Sara Tipton | May 11, 2022
Demand for seeds is at an all-time high! With grocery store shelves emptying and the prices constantly going up on what’s left, people have started to look for alternative methods of eating, and growing their own food has become the simplest way to achieve that....
