This week’s Book Bonanza Giveaway is: Simply Canning: Survival Guide to Safe Home Canning by Sharon Peterson. If you have ever been ‘intimidated’ by home canning or had a fear you might poison your family if you tried – this book can be a very valuable resource for you! There’s really not much more that […]
Fat Guys in the Woods Premieres this Sunday, August 10
The selection of preparedness shows on television has varied from crazy doomsday preppers to naked folks in the rain forest. Most are a bit over-dramatic (more than a bit if you ask my husband) because they are filmed and edited for entertainment and ratings, not for education. And most make us preparedness minded folks out […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 63: Seed Saving 201
Episode 63: Seed Saving 201 Listen here! Saving seeds allows your garden to keep producing for you for many years to come. In last week’s episode we covered basic seed saving. Ready for some more advanced seed saving? In this episode we cover saving seeds from tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and onion! Mentioned in the show: […]
WaterBrick Water Storage Giveaway!
Is it time for another giveaway? I think so! I got together with a group of my blogging friends to share this giveaway that is sponsored by Food For Health. We are giving away an 8-Pack of WaterBricks to one lucky winner. WaterBricks are one of my very favorite water storage containers! Here’s why: Durability: […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 62: Seed Saving 101
Episode 62: Seed Saving 101 Listen here! Gardens are only a sustainable source of food if you have seeds to plant each year, and the best way to get those seeds is to save them from plants you grow. In this episode we cover seed saving basics and how to save seeds from some easy […]
Survival Book Bonanza Giveaway Week 6: Whole Wheat Bread Making
All you who would love to make the perfect loaf of whole wheat bread are going to love this week’s giveaway. The featured book is an e-book by Donna Miller of Miller’s Grain House and is a complete guide to making perfect whole wheat bread. Whole Wheat Bread Making covers everything from ingredients to different […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 61: Eight of the Best Water Storage Container Options
Episode 61: Eight of the Best Water Storage Container Options Listen here! Access to clean water is one of the first necessities in many emergencies, and the easiest way to have clean water is to have some stored. In this episode we discuss the various containers that are available for storing water from empty two […]
Food Storage Shelf Life (plus printable chart!)
Food Storage Shelf Life Chart I frequently get asked the shelf life of food storage products. How long will peanut butter last? What about dehydrated foods or powdered milk? For my book, Food Storage for Self-Sufficiency and Survival I compiled a food storage shelf life chart that includes the most common food storage options and […]
Survival Book Bonanza Week 5: Prepper’s Complete Book of Disaster Readiness
We’re back for another great book giveaway! The Prepper’s Complete Book of Disaster Readiness by Jim Cobb is like a primer for readiness for the novice and a foundational reminder for the veteran prepper. There is virtually not a stone left unturned in this book but still it doesn’t go too deep off track in […]
How to Save Seeds From a Tomato
Tomatoes are a garden staple. Delicious and versatile, they can be used in a variety of meals and sauces. Tomatoes are also fairly easy to save seed from for growing the following year. All you need is a tomato plant, some water, and a bit of patience. Ready to give it a try? How to […]
