by Sara Tipton | Aug 26, 2022
There is a gigantic water battery located in the canton of Valais, under the Swiss Alps, called Nant de Drance. It’s a hydropower plant that provides the same energy storage capacity as 400,000 electric car batteries! This renewable energy source could be a...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 22, 2022
This summer has been unusually warm, and since the temperatures continue to break records across the country and worldwide, it is time to get familiar with signs of heat illnesses and how to assist if you do overheat. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are potentially...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 15, 2022
With a good portion of the country experiencing heat waves and more likely to come, it’s important to know how to stay cool, especially naturally. Eating is one of the most natural things and when we adjust our diet accordingly, we can stay cool and hydrated as...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 12, 2022
As human beings, we are natural creatures, and returning to our roots can help us restore our minds and cultivate the harmony and happiness far too many seem to be missing. Spending time in an outdoor natural space or bringing nature into your everyday life can...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 2, 2022
Wildfire season is upon us, and it’s not just California that has to worry about this destructive disaster this year. In an unprecedented heat wave, 84 large fires and complexes have burned 3,071,353 acres in 13 states. The concern is spreading among those who...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 18, 2022
Making sure we prioritize our safety and our family’s safety is a priority for most. With the concern over rolling blackouts, brownouts, and power grid failure during this summer, many have turned to generators to power their homes. However, these, like...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 11, 2022
The summer months are a great time to forage for nature-grown edibles. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you are bound to find a few wild foods to take back with you! With food prices climbing, we will all hit our breaking point and will need to...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 7, 2022
During off-grid emergencies, it is important to pay attention to your use of stored fuels. After all, once your fuel stores are used up, they are gone. This is one of the reasons we stress having different types of fuel stored. As well, learning different ways to...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 5, 2022
Now that we are in the hot summer months, and school is out, it’s time to work on those projects with the kids and use it as a learning experience. We like to make a super simple three-ingredient toothpaste and the kids love to help! This toothpaste is free from...
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...