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 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 | 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 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 | 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 9, 2022
You will find that the weather isn’t the only thing heating up this month, the deals will be too! Take a look below at what to buy in May so you can plan your monthly shopping strategy and make your dollar go further. This month is packed with holidays and...
by Sara Tipton | May 6, 2022
Foraging for your own food or medicine may become a necessity in the coming months unless you want to fork over massive amounts of money for a limited amount of food. With soaring inflation and grocery store shelves emptying, it is important to correctly identify...