Did you know you can grow Oyster mushrooms in your home and eat them in as little as five to ten days? Mushrooms like warmth, water, and shade, so you’ll see them outdoors in the spring. Shaggy Mane mushrooms show up around this season in my backyard, so I’ve learned how to […]
An emergency dentist trip can be costly and sometimes hard to schedule. Temporary tooth fixes can be purchased at local drug stores, large retail stores, online stores, and sometimes at dollar stores. The cost can range anywhere from $1.25 to $40. In this article, you’ll learn three options […]
Frugal prepping is the means to gather supplies by spending very little money. At some point in life, hardship happens to most people. Whether it is a job loss, natural disaster, medical problem, financial difficulties, or economic downturn – food, cash, or supplies can run short. Stashing survival […]
Have you ever considered which room in your home would make the best Off Grid Room in an emergency? After reading Fernando Aguirre’s book, The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse, I began looking at my living space from a new perspective. The book is based on the author’s […]
Does food take up a majority portion of real estate in your bug out bag? If you have packed three to four days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Awesome Job! That being said, you probably have little room left after packing other emergency supplies. What if […]
Turn a windbreaker jacket or sweater into a backpack, without any sewing. There are some situations where it would be extremely useful to have a backpack. Knowing these quick and easy DIY backpack ideas may be a useful skill, here’s why: Have you ever been in a grocery store that […]
I’ve had several people tell me they don’t believe in food storage. When I asked why… its always for the same reason. The summed-up version: they bought a large supply of canned food, stored it for five to ten years, then threw it away. Have you ever thrown […]
It’s eye-opening to learn about the wild things that grow in one’s backyard. It all started when I spotted some interesting-looking mushrooms through the window. They were driving my husband crazy by growing on his well-manicured lawn. One Saturday, I headed outside a little early to take pictures […]
Building a fire may look easy but for most people, it takes some practice. The quickest way to start a fire is a fire starter! Fire starters are designed to start quickly, burn hot, and last for a couple of minutes. This allows tree branches that are placed over […]
Most preppers carry a knife. Whether it’s in their EDC or a bug out bag. However, most people do not carry a whetstone or knife sharpening tool. There are several easy survival knife sharpening hacks that might surprise you. These knife sharpening hacks will put a cutting edge […]