Cheeky Prepper

The musings of a Reluctant Prepper

How To Build A Finnish Gap Fire For All Night Warmth

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In a situation where we fight for survival, having fire is extremely important, and choosing the right kind of firewood is the necessary skill. Yet many survivalists neglect it. Fire lets you prepare food, boil water and provides warmth. Nordic people have, through millennia, mastered the art of fire starting and maintaining. Finnish gap is a method of fire building by laying two logs on top of … [Read more...]

New study on migration success reinforces need for monarch butterfly milkweed habitat

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The well-known migratory pattern of Monarch butterflies is a spectacle of beauty, but there population has been on a decline in recent years. A new study has shown that despite lower overall numbers, the Monarch's migratory success has not fluttered. Therefore, their population decline may be due to the destruction of the milkweed in agricultural habitats. Monarchs thrive on these plants, and due … [Read more...]

How to Harvest Herbs from Your Garden

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Harvesting herbs may seem difficult for some, but it can be done relatively easily when you know what to do. Herbs can provide a lot of versatility to cooking and make food taste a lot more rich. It is important to know when to harvest as well as how to harvest properly by using sharp shears to cut stems, for example. Leafy herbs, perennial herbs and flower herbs all have a different way of being … [Read more...]

Safety Hacks Every Newbie Camper Should Know

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Camping is an amazing hobby for both new-comers and the more experienced among us. Along with all the fun of sleeping under the stars and breathing clean air, there are a multitude of dangers that you need to be prepared for before heading out to stake your tent. For example, campfires are a common source of danger. Those who make fires should have a safe radius so that sparks don't hit your … [Read more...]

Complete Guide To Digging A Well In Your Backyard

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Digging a well in your own backyard can be a great investment and something that not many homeowners consider. It can provide a virtually inexhaustible source of fresh water on your own property. The work involved is not trivial and it is best left to the professionals. Before you begin you should understand local laws and select the convenient site. Wells can be created by either digging or … [Read more...]

How to Build a Log Cabin from Trees

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With the rise of the living off the grid movement, log cabins may be more popular than ever before. Most of the cabins are built using the kit, but to make it really special, you should consider using all-natural materials and trees that you cut down and processed by yourself. After all, that’s what the pioneers did with tools much more primitive than what you have. There are several kinds of … [Read more...]

17 Tips To Make Camping With Kids Hassle-Free

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There are many things that we can do to make camping with children an enjoyable experience. Some easy ways to keep kids happy at a camp site include feeding them meals they're used to such as grilled cheese' and hot dogs. Smores are also a great dessert to make over an open fire that kids will enjoy. Make sure you pack clothes for all different types of weather for your children so that they are … [Read more...]

5 Natural Mosquito Repellents

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This is the time of the year when many of us are enjoying outdoor activities, but that joy is often interrupted by pesky mosquitoes. There are many commercially available repellents for general use, but they contain DEET, a chemical that can be potentially harmful. Repelling mosquitoes should not be neglected, as they can transmit diseases, some of which can be deadly. There are natural repellents … [Read more...]

Beeswax food wraps step by step

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Beeswax food wraps are reusable pieces of beeswax-infused cotton fabric that are meant to replace single-use plastic wrap or aluminum foil. To make your own wraps, you'll need 100% cotton fabric, beeswax, pine rosin (to make it stick) and jojoba oil (you could substitute coconut oil). The recipe itself involves the use of a double boiler and a low oven. The finished wraps should never be placed in … [Read more...]