So you’ve decided that backyard chickens would be a good addition to your self-sufficient lifestyle. Now comes the more difficult part. What exactly are you going to do with those chickens you see scratching and nesting in your mind’s eye? ...
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The Chokecherry, Why The Native Americans Prized This Survival Berry.
The modern back-to-basics food movement has led many people to rediscover plants used for centuries in the past. One particularly useful plant that grows in abundance around the country is the versatile chokecherry. Due to their quick and abundant growth, ...
Read More »10 Brain-Boosting Foods That Just Might Make You Smarter (You’re Gonna Love No. 6)
We have all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat,” but did you know you that what you eat can make you smarter? In addition to helping your body stay healthy and strong, certain foods can help your brain ...
Read More »6 Reasons To Start Homesteading This Year (No. 3 Could Save America — If Everyone Did It)
Are you thinking of starting a homestead? Does the thought of growing food, tending animals and living independently sound attractive to you? If so, then you are not alone, as each year thousands of Americans discover the joy of the ...
Read More »5 Off-Grid Reasons You Should Stockpile Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide should be a staple in everyone’s home. In fact, if you are storing food and medical supplies, you should have several bottles of it. This handy liquid has a host of off-grid uses. Here are 5 reasons why ...
Read More »Stockpiling For Winter: How To Survive If The Electricity Goes Out
Winter months present a unique challenge in many parts of North America due to freezing temperatures. In fact, no other season is as deadly if the electricity goes out. So how do you prepare to survive the cold season? What ...
Read More »Giving The Gift Of Food: Making Your Own Gift Baskets
Chances are that if you are already living off the grid, you have a respectable stockpile of baking ingredients on hand at all times. This makes it easy to put together the ultimate gift for the food lovers in your ...
Read More »11 Natural Remedies You Should Stockpile For Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here, and many Americans are stocking up on over-the-counter medications to help fight sickness. In fact, according to the research organization Euromonitor International, retail sales of cough, cold and allergy remedies in the US are ...
Read More »The 16 Fake, Sneaky Names Food Companies Use For MSG
At first, I thought the headaches and dizziness I was getting were related to stress. I had recently graduated from college, moved to a new city and started a new job. After a while, though, I began to notice a ...
Read More »7 Smart Ways To Preserve Fish For The Hard Times Ahead
Preserve fish is something a lot of fishermen don’t even consider. They may eat a lot of fish at certain times of the year but go without at other times. With all the different ways to preserve fish, you can ...
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