When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it seemed like the entire pharmacy department in every store was emptied. Even though the virus posed its greatest threat to the respiratory system, those who were hunkering down in quarantine didn’t want to risk becoming ill with a different ailment, and being forced to suffer. Many people feared exposure […]
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5 Cold Weather Soups to Lift the Soul
As we head into the cooler months, it’s time to bid adieu to your summer harvests and look to your Fall and Winter vegetables for inspiration. Soups and stews are not only a great way to take in heapings of vegetables from your garden or farmer’s market, but they warm you from the inside out […]
Read More...Top 5 Priorities to Prepare for SHTF
If you’re new to Prepping, getting started can be the hardest part – where do you begin? There are so many areas where you may realize that you’re lacking: food, water, durable clothing, tools, skills, etc. And then there are huge investments like generators and survival shelters that require much more money, space, and research […]
Read More...25 Plants You Can Eat in Nature
The idea of foraging for food may sound like a desperate act that you resort to only after your supplies have dwindled, and your family is about to starve. But the truth is that there are many plants that grow in the wild that are classified as weeds, but are full of nutrients and […]
Read More...15 Foods You Should Stock Up On Now
The beginning of 2020 saw Americans emptying store shelves as they panicked prior to quarantine. As shelves have slowly refilled, many new Preppers are taking a more organized approach to stocking their pantries in preparation for what may come. With an important election looming and the possibility of a contested outcome resulting in civil unrest […]
Read More...Why Barter Items for SHTF?
While it may be easy to focus on Prepping in bulk for personal use only, it’s physically impossible to have everything you need. Barter items will become currency in a post-SHTF world. There are very few people who are truly self-sufficient, with access to all of the energy sources, livestock, land, ammunition, food, and water […]
Read More...The True Shelf Life of Food
Canadian Prepper made an extremely informative video about the true shelf life of food – a topic that is always on the mind of Preppers. There are so many articles and videos that lament that some canned items will only last 3-5 years, and how many freeze-dried foods claim they will only last 7 […]
Read More...How to Pluck and Prepare Turkeys, Ducks, and Geese
Once you’ve taken down a wild turkey, duck, or goose, you have the choice to either skin or pluck your bird to prepare it for cooking. For many experienced hunters, skinning is faster and works well for most recipes. However, if you plan to roast or smoke your turkey, plucking the bird is the preferred […]
Read More...How To Prepare for Winter Driving
We’ve only just entered Fall, but for some parts of the country, winter weather is just around the corner. While freezing rain, snow, and ice make all tasks more difficult and uncomfortable, they are especially hazardous for anyone on the roads. Preparing your vehicles early can prevent unnecessary accidents and becoming stranded on the side […]
Read More...How to Prepare & Protect Your Garden From Fall Frosts
As we head into Fall, you’re probably looking forward to harvesting the fruits of your labor. But along with the cooler weather, the occasional overnight frost can threaten your garden and your harvest. Freezing temperatures overnight can injure your plants by causing ice crystals to form their cells. Fluids cannot move inside frozen plants, and […]
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