Across Asia, Europe, and in particular throughout the Mediterranean region, thyme oil has been used for centuries and in varied capacities, as a food additive, air purifier, curative, and quite naturally as an aromatic. Even without the data available today, these users were onto something. Thyme oil, as we now know, is both antiseptic, that is it can ward off and heal infections, and it is … [Read more...]

When stockpiling comes to mind, preppers logically think of food. But, there are a great many useful day to day items that we purchase, often when getting food, without thinking about it. Paper, products, health and beauty items and school items are on the list for most of us. You may have unique items that if you stop and think are things you buy on a regular basis. In the event of a situation … [Read more...]

Assuming the worst happens and you and yours must now hole up for a long, extended time, your first goal is to make sure you choose a good place. Higher places are more easy to defend then low ones. You do not want to hunker down where looters will be running riot. After the first wave though, you may want to have a few houses together, especially if you have a situation with trusted neighbors or … [Read more...]

A lot of us have never been in a fight and do not predict the necessity. Yet, should situation do emerge where tempers flare. When they do, we may assune we that we can deflect it, verbally, barring such hand it off to an authority, or at least someone bigger than we are. However, assuming a physical altercation becomes inevitable, it is not enough to be fit from the gym. Preparedness is key. As … [Read more...]

Paracord is a flexible, amazingly versatile and fantastically light weight braided nylon rope with many uses far beyond its original purpose in parachutes. In a wilderness situation, paracord can be used to make fishing gear or snares, or for shelter. You can also use it for splints or even automotive purposes. It can be purchased as a handy bracelet which can be un-wound over time as more … [Read more...]

Prepping is a serious matter. It involves life and death. As parents, many adults would choose to attend to most prepping details solo, or only bringing on older kids so as to spare their smaller children from facing such dire truths at a young age. However, some parents do elect to bring their younger kids on board when it comes to prepping work. With smaller children there is not a lot of … [Read more...]

Wildcrafting refers to gathering one's food from the wild. In North America, this would normally mean the woods. Wildcrafting is a skill. There are observation skills and a great deal of scientific knowledge that goes into the process. Food found in this way is apt to be fresher than what is available in stores. Not only is the food apt to be tasty, but there are many health-promoting herbs to be … [Read more...]

Edible gardens are a great way to extend out the food that you have and in some cases provide one's primary sustenance. Not only is the nourishment healthy and apt to be superior to store-bought options, it gives you a feeling of independence that can't be beat. But, the best gardens go through a bad patch. Mishaps happen. Critters get in, pests attack, the weather proves ornery. And your counted … [Read more...]