by Sara Tipton | Jan 3, 2022
Every year we plant kale in both our greenhouse and our garden. We choose red Russian kale because it is cold hearty and grows fast! We eat it in a salad every night during the summer and when it starts to cool off, we save it! Kale is great for us because it can...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 12, 2021
Hunting season is upon us, and we had some elk meat leftover from last year. In order to prevent it from going to waste and to make room in our freezer for this year’s meat, we decided to can our elk meat for long-term storage over the winter. Before we start in...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 13, 2021
Unfortunately, our apple orchard is still too young to produce fruit. But, in the next few years, we will have more apples than we’ll be able to eat, so we decided to learn to can them beforehand. We decided to make brandied apples using our pressure cooker. ...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 6, 2021
Be ready! The current supply chain crisis is becoming noticeable to most at this point and it could toss the entire global economy off course. With just the right problem, we could all be facing shortages that would make the toilet paper incident of 2020 look like a...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 1, 2021
When we are faced with dramatic emergency situations, convenience can help keep us calm and eliminate some of the added stress that’s inevitable during a crisis. That’s why convenience is one of the basic rules to creating a solid emergency food pantry....
by Sara Tipton | Sep 2, 2021
As Louisiana begins the cleanup from the mess Hurricane Ida caused, many residents are wondering if they will even have a home to go back to. The governor has urged all evacuees not to come back, but many are at a point where they can no longer afford to stay away...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 19, 2021
As the most recent death toll from the Haitian earthquake has hit a death toll of 1,297 many are reminded of the destructive aftermath of the 2010 Haitian earthquake that caused vast destruction and a rampant epidemic. This chaotic event can be detrimental to society...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 21, 2020
Beans are great to stock up on for a future SHTF event. Most soups are creamy thanks to the addition of dairy, but that’s not exactly the best food to store for the long haul, so instead, try this dairy-free bean soup! This bean soup contains healthy vegetables...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 3, 2019
According to the 2019 Hurricane Forecast, as many as 14 tropical storms are predicted this year. It could be a destructive hurricane season and based on the forecast, two to four of the projected storms are expected to turn into serious large-scale hurricanes. If you...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 11, 2018
Bungee cords are one of the most useful devices ever invented by man. Their simplicity is only surpassed by the multitude of uses they can be employed for. They can make life a lot easier: at home, out in the woods, or when a disaster strikes…you want to stock...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Apr 15, 2018
One of the problems faced with an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) is that your well will not be pumping water into your home. For those living in urban areas and are relying on municipal water, your water could also be short-lived and it’s important to have a...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Mar 30, 2018
Let’s say the you-know-what hit the fan and you did everything right. You made short and long-term emergency plans, had multiple escape routes and somehow were still tracked down and captured. In a post-SHTF world, all bets are off. The world you would find...
