There are only a few things that the body needs in order to survive.

Your body needs water, food, shelter/clothing, and defense. Other than that, everything else is luxury. But in a survival scenario, wouldn’t you want more than that? Survival depends upon more than just your ability to gather food or collect clean water. Your survival, and that of your family and friends, depends on your ability to keep up good spirits. One might argue that morale is the most crucial survival element of them all.

Living off the grid typically includes taking advantage of the benefits of animals. Maybe you have goats for milk and grass maintenance, sheep for wool and meat, or chickens for eggs. Whatever kind of animals you keep, they are probably important for your continued survival. They may provide an important source of nourishment for your
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One of the greatest thing about homeschooling your children is that you get to take math out of the realm of the abstract and plant it firmly in the practical world. Math in school is often tough for children because they see few real examples of how people use it in real life. You have
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Animal cruelty is a crime that many people believe is not taken seriously enough. There are many cases of abuse, dog fighting, neglect, and hoarding that go overlooked and unpunished. However, a recent case of animal cruelty charges in Olalla, Washington may be going too far. Those who live off the grid or on a
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Dying your own fabrics and yarns can be fun, but to do it on your own, you’ll need a dyer’s garden. Choose an area specifically for this special garden where the plants will have the sunlight needed. When planting your dyer’s garden, be sure the location of the herbs allows you to take them without
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When teaching your children at home, you can encounter some tough moments. There will be times when your child refuses to do anything, when she gripes and complains, and worst of all, when she tries her best, but feels like a failure. When you are trying to educate your own kids, you are bound to
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You probably encounter teachable moments on a daily basis as a homeschooling parent. Being self-sufficient lends itself to a wealth of opportunities for teaching your children about science, math, language, and history. Composting is one of those great chances for science education. And with a little creativity, you can turn the experience in to other
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When attempting to prepare for the most comprehensive plan, the psychology of being prepared is about being open minded and understanding risk.

Knowing what situational awareness is and how to use it to assess changing risks is also important as you implement an action plan based on the thoughts (psychology) of the situation. The basis for the psychology of preparedness also includes knowing where you stand in addition to which risks you face.

It may seem far off now, but spring is just around the corner. To battle the winter blues, start learning about spring and the science behind dormant plants and new buds. You can even extend the lessons to include other topics. Why not celebrate spring now and be ready for the first new sprouts to
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I have always been a prepper; it’s in my blood.  I have also always been a gunsmith; I think I inherited those genes via a generational skip from my grandfather. But above all, I have always been a lover of the psychology of decisions.  I am fascinated by the driving force behind decisions based on
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