Let’s face it: sometimes life catches up to you before you have had a chance to prepare for it. Maybe you’re just beginning your prepper journey or maybe you’ve had to clear out your food reserves for other reasons (such as those living in Puerto Rico who still don’t have […]
If you are like me, you probably had mom or grandma say to you, “Oh, honey, you don’t need a doctor or drugs. You just need a little old-fashioned medicine!” She then would promptly give me something that sounded a bit strange, but she often was right. It would fix […]
As a species we know a lot about food preservation. It started thousands of years ago and it has kept us alive to this day. But in many of those tried-and-true techniques, we sometimes engage in a food preservation process that is emerging more and more as the best approach. […]
You’ve likely heard the term “gluten-free” a lot in the last few years. For the millions who are allergic to modern hybrid wheat, gluten-free is not a fad, but a godsend. Whole wheat is a good alternative, right? It could be, but it’s not the same thing. If you have […]
We believe in bringing you the best garden care tips for a healthier and more abundant survival garden. I personally believe that using all natural solutions to care for your garden is always best. It’s healthier for the plant and for your family. This is why I am going to […]
We add it to soups, hamburgers and salads. When we peel it, it makes us cry, and we run for the mouthwash after eating it. It is the onion. High in flavor and low in calories, onions are good sources of vitamin C and fiber, and they are rich in […]
Being brand new to the gardening scene can be a little intimidating. But, good news! It doesn’t have to be! Learning to grow vegetables can be fun and easy. Not to mention incredibly useful in survival situations. Once you’ve made the decision to give gardening a try and you’ve purchased […]
Self-reliance often means relying on old wisdom to address health problems. My family believes in the use of medicinal plants to cure ailments. Our herb garden serves a greater purpose than increasing the flavors of our dinners. We use these plants to create medicinal teas, herbal baths and healing […]
While in today’s world apple cider vinegar is mostly overlooked, to my grandmother, it was more of that “good old-fashioned medicine.” She raised children during the Great Depression, which made her not only tough as heck, but a bit strange about some things. She saw little use for doctors most […]
Described as “heart-healthy” and “affordable,” canola oil is claimed by manufacturers to be among the healthiest standard cooking oils available. But despite its support from the Food and Drug Administration, not everyone is convinced of the oil’s supposed benefits. Canola oil was created first in the 1970s in Canada. The […]
