Here’s an easy sewing project I dreamed up when trying to figure out how to be able to carry more water in an emergency. 2 liter soda bottles are so easy and inexpensive to get, wash, and fill for emergencies, but they are difficult to carry if you need to leave and take your water […]
23 (mostly beginner) Preparedness Sewing Projects
Want to try your hand at sewing? How about taking on a project that, besides honing your sewing skills, will help you be better prepared when it’s finished? I’ve rounded up 23 great sewing projects from around the web that are perfect for preppers to get started sewing on. Almost every one of these would […]
Sinfully Delicious Pumpkin Roll
I’m going to be right up front here. I have ulterior motives in publishing this recipe and detailed instructions. I have pumpkin roll for my birthday each year, but nobody in the house knows how to make it except me. So every year I end up making my own birthday cake. Well, this year, I […]
Quick and Easy Centerpieces from Wine Glasses and Votive Candles
Want a table centerpiece that is easy to make and still looks fabulous? These inverted wine glass centerpieces are super simple (even the kids or us non-crafty folk can make them), very inexpensive (a lot of the supplies you probably have on hand or could forage), and so classy! Gather your supplies. You’ll need: Wine […]
The “I Grew Thanksgiving” Challenge Results
Last year, shortly after Thanksgiving, our extended family tossed around a crazy idea. Maybe next year we could eat only foods we grew, hunted, or gathered ourselves for our Thanksgiving dinner. Could we do it? Could we produce a homegrown Thanksgiving dinner? Would the less enthusiastic members of the family still want to come eat […]
Twelve Days of Christmas–Food Storage
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to get some food storage or preparedness gear for Christmas? You know it ends up under my tree in some form every year. Well this Christmas I’ve got a gift for you–The Food Storage 12 Days of Christmas! Pick a loved one or unsuspecting neighbor and treat them to […]
The Best Way to Get Skunk Smell Off a Dog
Dogs and skunks. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? At least my dogs think so. We’ve had more than a few run ins with skunks that leave the dogs stinking in a serious way. And we’ve tried out more than one method to de-skunk the dogs, including commercial products, tomato juice, and […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 68: Bug Out Vehicles and the Apocabox with Creek Stewart
Episode 68: Bug Out Vehicles and the Apocabox with Creek Stewart Listen here! Want to build the perfect Bug Out Vehicle? Or maybe just get the family minivan more prepared for emergencies? Today’s guest is Creek Stewart: author, instructor, owner of Willow Haven Outdoor, and host of the survival reality show Fat Guys in the […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 66: 10 Things to Check Before Buying Your Survival Home and National Preparedness Month Preview
Episode 66: 10 Things to Check Before Buying Your Survival Home and National Preparedness Month Preview Listen here! Looking for a survival property? Or maybe you just want to give your current location a survival checkup. You don’t need a bunker in a secret location to have a prepared home. In this episode we discuss […]
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: […]