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This Medical Issue Could Exponentially Increase in a SHTF Event

Medical emergencies are bound to be a problem if disaster strikes. In the event that doctors and other medical professionals are not readily available, we should all know what we can do to lessen the burden of injuries and/or infections sustained during a SHTF event.

5 Christmas Costs You Can Do Without and 5 That You Need

5 Christmas Costs You Can Do Without and 5 That You Need

This holiday season, shoppers expect to spend an average of $998 on gifts and other holiday expenses. The 2021 holiday season is shaping up to be an expensive one, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Holiday and Seasonal Trends survey. With inflation steadily increasing, the cost of holiday gifts and meals is quickly becoming unmanageable for so many families.

It's important to get your home prepped for fall and winter weather. Here's a great prepper's checklist to get those to-do's crossed off your list!

Prepping Your Home For Winter: The Importance of Wrapping Your Pipes

As winter approaches and temperatures dip, we need to be more cognizant of our winter preparedness in general. Wrapping your pipes is an easy step to protecting your home and your water supply when it gets cold outside!

Winter is fast approaching, and there's already snow on the ground in many places. It's time to make those last-minute winter preps to make sure you are ready for a cold-weather emergency.

5 Preparedness Items To Stock Up On In December

December is a tough month to stock up on items given all the extra shopping that happens this month. That said, there are some great deals to keep an eye on!

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.

What To Square Away For The Upcoming Winter

Extreme winter storms have the capacity to knock a home off the grid for a given amount of time. Have a plan for any situation, and maintain a diverse supply of survival foods so you are ready for anything this upcoming winter.

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Expanding Your Flock: How To Set Up A Brood Box For Ducklings

We have made the decision to expand our flock of ducks.  We enjoy having them around and would like to pursue options for selling ducklings and eggs.

As thanksgiving day soon approaches, many have noticed empty spots on shelves at their grocery stores and the rising prices are adding stress. However, there are things you can make for Thanksgiving, with no grocery store needed! In fact, you probably have everything you need sitting in your pantry.

7 Thanksgiving Foods You Can Make From YOUR Pantry!

As thanksgiving day soon approaches, many have noticed empty spots on shelves at their grocery stores and the rising prices are adding stress. However, there are things you can make for Thanksgiving, with no grocery store needed! In fact, you probably have everything you need sitting in your pantry.

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Canning Elk Meat For Winter Food Storage

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.

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Prepper Deals: What To Buy In November

Now that November is here, the holidays and winter are both coming quickly! This means that November presents an opportunity to grab some great preparedness deals on items that will typically go on sale around this time.

Rosehips are a great natural medicine to forage for during fall. Rosehips begin to appear in early autumn and throughout the winter months after they have set blooms.

How To Collect Wild Rosehips

Rosehips are a great natural medicine to forage for during fall. Rosehips begin to appear in early autumn and throughout the winter months after they have set blooms.

The global energy crisis is worse than anyone thought it could get. It will have long-term consequences going forward for all of us.

It’s Worse Than We Thought! How The Global Energy Crisis Will Have Long-Term Consequences

The global energy crisis is worse than anyone thought it could get. It will have long-term consequences going forward for all of us.

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Boozy Brandied Apples

There is nothing like brandied apples for fall recipes. Try this delicious recipe today!

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