Learn proper canning storage techniques in order to make sure that your home-canned goods remain safe to preserve the quality of the food and prevent loss.
Canning Storage: How to Store Mason Jars in the Pantry
40+ Life Skills to Learn for Basic Survival and Self-Reliance
We’ve lost the essential life skills that used to be commonplace in our world. Isn’t it time we reversed that trend?
Build a Rocket Stove from Concrete Blocks
I’ve had a number of people mention the possibility of concrete blocks exploding under high heat. For the safety of my readers, I’ve removed this content. Stay tuned, though! I’m experimenting with a brick rocket stove.
How to Survive (And Thrive) When Money is Tight and Times are Tough
Be prepared for when times are tough. Understand your survival needs, learn some basic life skills, and know that it’s not IF we have a recession, but when.
How to Prepare for Power Outage in Emergencies
Now is the time to prepare for power outage. These 10+ tips for surviving a power outage will make it easier on you!
Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Hurricanes and Natural Disasters
When hurricanes and storms threaten, an emergency preparedness checklist can keep you on task. Keep your family safe; implement these emergency plans ASAP.
Emergency Essentials: Lessons From the Ground
Emergency essentials: Planning ahead for potential storms and emergencies will serve you well. Here’s what we learned from Hurricane Iselle.
Apocalyptic Fiction: The End of the World as We Know it
I’m fascinated with apocalyptic books and novels featuring the end of the world as we know it. Here are a few of my faves – no zombies in the bunch.
Practical Preppers: How to Be Ready for Anything (Without the Panic)
Whether natural disaster or economic collapse, emergency preparedness is key to survival. Practical preppers can be ready for both without the panic button.
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