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DIY: Soy Citronella Candles

Citronella candles are a natural alternative to repelling those annoying insects and provide a pleasant scent at the same time. They also are very adaptable to what you have on hand.

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Are Our Children the Next Generation of Zombies?

Our children are growing up on drastically different times as we did. It is our job to teach them about the world around them and how to interact with others in a community. The cyber world is taking that away and we need to make a point to monitor our children.

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Organic Pantry Cooking For Less Than $5 a Meal

Let’s face it, we’re all trying to cut corners here and there to make our monthly budgets work for us, without having to sacrifice nutrition or flavor. Purchasing all organic foods can come with a hefty price tag, if you don’t know how to do it.

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Infographic: What Does Organic Really Mean?

It seems that the meaning of the term “organic” lies in the eye of the beholder. According to this shocking infographic, it seems that our commercialized food sources are not held to the same standards that those who produce their own food sources are.

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Family Preparedness

Keeping your family safe during a disaster is always your main priority and planning before a disaster strikes will keep you calm, level headed and members of the family will be less panicky and fearful.

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The Skinny: 6 Everyday Uses for Dry Milk

Powdered milk is a prepper must-have! It’s versatility and nutritional value alone are worth it’s weight in gold. Learn tips on preparation, storage and valuable recipes to add to your emergency binder!

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How to Use a [BUSTED] Cell Phone to Meet 5 Basic Survival Needs

Sometimes in a survival situation all we have to survive is what we have in our pockets. This article can show you how to use a busted cellular phone to meet 5 basic survival needs.

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It Ain’t Just For Smoking: Known But Beneficial Uses For Tobacco

Over 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.

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14 Ways to Repurpose Glass Jars

There is something about glass jars being used other than their intending purpose that makes a smile creep across my face.

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Are You Ready Series: Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquakes have a tendency to wreak havoc everywhere they arise. Knowing what to do, before a disaster such as this ensues, will ensure that you will be able handle these types of emergencies if they happen to come your way.

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Survival Food Series: 25 Survival Seeds You Need For Your Garden

Living off the land sounds as inviting as Christmas dinner. But many have hardly had adequate experience being “farmers.” In fact, many have had no experience at all when it comes to planting anything. That being said, the day is slowly approaching where each of us may have to trade in our company identification badges for a shovel and a pair of overalls.

Sliced, dried, red serrano (Sport) chilli peppers on a chopping board with scattered chilli seeds. Knife marks are visible on the chopping board. Capsaicin, derived from chills, has medicinal properties, notably pain relief.

The Basics on Seed Collecting

Collecting the best seeds that are absent of abnormalities and finding characteristics in the plant that are appealing will create a more dependable crop source.

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