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. […]
In the first half of the 20th century, America saw a sudden increase in heart disease. The medical community was baffled and the public wanted answers, and the “diet-heart hypothesis” or the “lipid hypothesis” was born. This subsequently changed how we view all-natural fat, including meat and dairy products. Here […]
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 […]
Food plots are a common component of good deer management, but not all plots are the same. Simply throwing out some seed is not enough; however, with a little time and planning, you can create a food plot that will keep your local deer population healthy and abundant. Common cool-season […]
Here is a question that may be on your mind about preparing for surviving a worst-case scenario: What will you eat if you can’t grow food? It’s an unsettling question for many people because our society has been bombarded with the idea of the food pyramid and that we need […]
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 […]
