You may not think of it this way, but the vast majority of the food we eat is cooked. Oh, it may not actually be cooked in your kitchen, but it was cooked somewhere. Frozen foods, breakfast cereal, cookies, bread, ...
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The ‘Survival’ Flour That Lasts 30 Years. And You Already Own It.
When most Americans think of flour, they think of all-purpose flour or whole-wheat flour because those are the types most readily available on supermarket shelves. But have you ever tried baking with oat flour? Oat flour is a great alternative ...
Read More »Off-Grid Tricks That Will Make Your House Warmer (And Lower Your Heating Costs, Too)
No matter where you live, staying warm in the winter takes much more work than being comfortable the rest of the year. But it can be done — no matter your heating source. Be Creative When Insulating Keeping the warm ...
Read More »Why You Should Carry Cash In A Credit Card Society
The use of plastic currency is very common in today’s world. In fact, stores that don’t accept debit and credit cards are becoming anomalies. However, a little cash stash should always be included in everyone’s everyday carry supplies. There are ...
Read More »Prepping For An Evacuation: How To Be Ready When The Gov’t Says ‘Get Out’
Mother Nature has incredible power available at her fingertips — much more than we humans do. With water alone, she is able to destroy some of mankind’s greatest accomplishments. Water leveled the city of Miyako, Japan, in 2011, as a ...
Read More »3 Edible Mushrooms That Defy Nature & Grow During Winter
Any outdoor survival situation eventually requires some degree of hunting and gathering. Unfortunately, there are far fewer plants and animals in winter than you might find in more temperate seasons. Curiously, though, mushrooms in winter are an option — but ...
Read More »9 Overlooked Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Survival Plan
There’s a saying in the military that no plan survives contact with the enemy. This is a pretty good thing for us to keep in mind, as preppers. While we may not have a human enemy that has a vote ...
Read More »The Family Who Dropped Out of Society for 42 Years — Without ANYONE Knowing
A modern movement toward self-reliance has inspired people to unplug from society and to live more simply, removed from the trappings of modern life. But how off-grid are they really? How long could they last completely isolated? Time itself can ...
Read More »9 Overlooked, Vital Skills For A Post-EMP World
While having the right equipment and supplies is normally considered essential to survival, having the right skills trumps them both. You can make up for an equipment or supply shortage by having enough skills, but it’s much harder to do ...
Read More »3 Winter Survival Gadgets Everyone Should Have In Their Vehicle
Indeed, the temperature has dropped. We’ve noticed. This means now would be a good time to reevaluate your winter preparedness – specifically, what’s currently stashed in your vehicle to break out in case of a blizzard? Have you stocked and ...
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