Many Americans have a chronic illness or disability, and that number is expected to rise in the coming years. However, there are many things that preppers can do to provide value and prepare for a worst-case scenario. Learning skills that benefit a group in a group setting is one way to provide value and support the community. Gardening, gathering, and herbalism can be done by nearly anyone. A … [Read more...]

You never want to be in the middle of the wilderness with no way to make fire in the dark and in the cold. If you have one fire starting kit and something happens to it, like it gets wet or lost then you're out of a fire starting kit. It's better to always have two with you when you are planning on being in the woods. There is a lanyard you can use to put the fire starting materials on. There is … [Read more...]

Dehydrated apples are healthy snacks that are great for camping, hiking or packed lunches. Kids love them too. Before dehydrating, the apples need to be peeled and cored, then sliced or diced. You can dehydrate apples in a warm kitchen oven in about 10-12 hours. Just make sure not to brown them. If you own a home food dehydrator, it will do the job more efficiently. Alternatively, you can use a … [Read more...]

Many people do not know that rather then buying chemicals from the store to clean your kitchen you can actually make a cleaner yourself and not only spare yourself nasty chemicals but save a ton of money as well. The secret ingredient is baking soda! Along with standard dish soap, rubbing alcohol and baking soda...You can add your own environment friendly ingredients such as essential oils. Also, … [Read more...]

If you are a prepper...that fact alone may not make you a survivalist and why is that? It is a matter of being prepared verses protecting your preparedness. If you gathered a number of supplies, you may be ready for a grid down situation however if you cannot protect it from others that did not prepare, then all your effort will be in vain. What one must do is evaluate their circumstances and plan … [Read more...]

If caught in the wilderness for an extended amount of time, there are many skills essential to survival. The abilities to construct shelters and build fires are important, but so is knowing where to properly place them. Knowing which plants are edible, how to hunt, and where to find water is also paramount. In addition to defending yourself from predators, knowledge on how to keep fungi, bugs, and … [Read more...]

There's nothing more satisfying than empty your fridge of all your leftovers, throwing it into a dish, and adding mashed potatoes to it. You've just made a delicious shepherd's pie. If you are the health conscious type, you can substitute cauliflower for mashed potatoes. Don't eat meat? That's okay. There is a delicious vegan option which calls for more veggies in place of the dish's traditional … [Read more...]

During cold season, bacteria and germs are spread around our homes, and improper approach to health and cleanliness can make us sick. Copper fixtures and handles have a natural germ-fighting property, and can help prevent becoming sick initially. In a hospital study, the amount of bacteria was reduced by a third on copper surfaces, compared to steel and aluminum. If you do get sick, spices can … [Read more...]

Chinese Oxtail soup can be somewhat difficult to make but here is a really quick and easy recipe to follow so that anyone can give it a try. First add the oxtail and water to a large pot. Cook over medium high heat and bring to a boil before simmering for a half hour. Next move the oxtail and broth to a pressure cooker. Turn the pressure cooker on to high pressure and set it for 30 minutes. Next … [Read more...]

It is the holiday season and corn casserole is a perfect holiday dish. Some people may consider this corn pudding and that is fine. To make this dish preheat your oven to 350. Mix up cornmeal, flour, baking powder, canned and creamed short. Mix them and add eggs, butter, sugar and salt. After that add some sour cream and grease your baking dish so nothing sticks. Put the mixture in a baking dish … [Read more...]