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Knowing and replacing the staples in the kitchen in some other way than a trip to the store is an important survival skill. One of those things is bread.We will see how to make your own yeast for the bread. The ...

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For those of us who have been diligently stocking up on wheat in our food storage, we may soon be facing the question—what in the world do we do with all of this wheat? Now, obviously, the most common use ...

Wheat is one of those ubiquitous foods that allow for so much variety, and packs an amazingly hefty protein and calorie punch too. Unless you need to find a gluten-free alternative (in which case you might want to think about ...

Every homeschool parent at some point in time has to address the big question – what curriculum do I want to use? Sometimes you find yourself asking that question over and over with each child and each subject to best ...

Your water storage has run out, you have found another source of water, but it is not safe to drink. What is a prepper to do? Why, sterilize it of course! With a little effort, you can come to the ...

But I don’t have a green thumb, there are gross worms, and I don’t like getting dirty anyway! I have heard so many reasons from people why they don’t have a garden. Here are five reasons that everyone should have ...

Storing water is a good first step to ensuring your hydration and cleaning needs are met in the event of a disaster. But eventually your stores may run out - in which case you will need a back-up. Finding water is the first challenge, but then making sure it is safe to drink and cook with is the next step. If you water looks bad, smells bad, or tastes bad, it probably is. This seems obvious, but when you are thirsty, these may be easy to overlook...

It is another typical day. You wake up and jump in the shower thinking about what to throw on the table for breakfast. After considering many possibilities, you realize you are out of time. You grab a couple boxes of ...

If you ever come to my house, almost inevitably you will be offered a cup of tea. And tea is no small thing here either. An array of flavors, moods, cures, and energy levels are available upon request. Oh yes, ...