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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of my favorite lunchtime treats when growing up were the Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups. While they are delicious, the name is a lie! You won’t find a single real strawberry on the ingredient list… Just, two kinds of corn syrup, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, and red 40 and pears from […]
