No money for preps? I’ve been there and sometimes, I still am. Even being out of debt, we have a lot of projects going on around the homestead and it always seems like we’re a little bit behind financially. You do not need to prep to the detriment of living. If you don’t have the […]
Really, anyone can do these exercises but because I run a preparedness website, let’s make them prepper specific! These exercises are easy, cost no money and (almost) anyone can do them. Here are 5 exercises for preppers: #1. Meditation – I’m sure you’ve heard of meditation but probably haven’t put much thought into it. Meditation […]
I remember the first time I made lip balm. It was the first DIY product I had ever attempted and once completed, I couldn’t believe how easy it was! I absolutely loved it. I don’t buy lip balm anymore, I just make it. Since then, I’ve been stepping out into making my own hygiene products […]
Several years back I was on a mission to create my own ration bars. I wanted to create something more palatable than the boat rations Don’t get me wrong, those are great for the purpose they serve: an absolute last resort. But a also wanted something for more everyday purposes, as well. A quick snack […]
Book Review: The Grow SystemThis is written by guest poster Melonie Kennedy Do you ever dream of growing your own groceries, making your own medicine, learning heritageskills our ancestors used daily, and generally being more self-sufficient in this wild world we’reliving in? If you have a windowsill, a balcony, or a bit of yard to […]
Are you storing enough protein in your food storage? There are so many options outside of just beans that not only give variety but also have pretty good shelf lives. Not everything listed below will have super long shelf lives, but not everything that we store needs a super long shelf life. Remember, store foods […]
When I was looking at solar oven designs, I kept coming across designs that were made of cardboard. Well, for me, I plan on using my solar oven more than just a couple times. This is more than just an experiment to me, it’s a way of life. This DIY solar oven is going to […]
When you think about collecting rain water you usually think about this huge fancy cistern connected to a few different gutters, elevated off the ground for fantastic gravity fed water any time you want. While that is certainly an option, and doable, it’s maybe not a viable option for everyone. Or maybe you simply don’t […]
How do you store gas long term? How do you store propane? What about diesel? How about wood? And what about kerosene? Not only do we not want to waste money, but we want these fuel sources to be there when we really need it. Whether that’s for everyday use or for an emergency or […]
If you’re a bit all over the place with your preparedness, I thought I’d share my slow and steady process to show you how quickly things can add up over time. Honestly, I’m pretty bad about getting the exact same things each month, except for food and water. Otherwise, I do my best to get […]