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 […]
As we near the end of summer, you might have canning and long-term food storage on your mind. If you are building up your food supplies for an emergency situation, you want to make the most of your resources and your space. However, it pays to be picky when it comes […]
When most people think of long-term food storage they instantly visualize pallets of MRE’s and freeze dried food. Add beans, corn, and wheat to the list of items and that’s about all most people believe can be stored for any prolonged period of time. But did you know that there […]
Not all health conditions are avoidable, but certain lifestyle choices can increase your risk of illness, including diseases such as cancer. These lifestyle choices include smoking, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and eating an unhealthy diet. Certain foods, often called “superfoods,” have cancer-fighting properties. These superfoods are […]
We live in a much different time than the generations before us. It’s all around us…the constant reminder that our world as we know it could change. When I say change, I’m referring to the all too real possibility that our towns could turn into ghost towns. Streets once filled […]
Telling the difference between rural and urban preppers can be quite an interesting discussion. People’s views and preferences are a good source of information to spot advantages of one prepper over the other. Urban Preppers vs Rural Preppers | Survival Discussion Where would you rather be in an SHTF situation? […]
People are having some very interesting responses to the new administration in the White House. Some preppers are relaxing because they believe Donald Trump will bring more prosperity to the U.S. and help prevent an economic collapse. Still others who tend to lean more politically left are panicked and […]
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 […]
I don’t know about you, but I really (really) hate going to the dentist. Unfortunately, this means that I often wait until I’ve made the problem worse with my procrastination. I know I should go regularly, but I always seem to find a reason to put it off. You have […]
