Survival blog for disaster and emergency preparedness.
Making your own DIY Fire Starter Kit will allow you to start a fire in both everyday and survival situations. Added bonus, these kits are easy to make, and fit into a 72 Hour Kit! Let’s get to work! You know the rule about having one is like having none, and having two is like …
In a long emergency, getting to a doctor could take a few days…or weeks. Natural antibiotics may be your first defense against infection until you can see a health care professional. Here are some ideas on natural antibiotics and medicinal herbs to store for emergencies and every day use. What Is An Antibiotic? An antibiotic …
Water is a first priority in the preparedness world, and for good reason. In as little as three days without water, humans die. Because of this, we talk a lot about water on this blog. Today we are going to talk about how to attain 100 gallons of emergency water storage in as little as …
How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune? Luckily, the move toward natural living is proving this wrong. Great skin care be affordable. Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean. The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil Due to fatty …
My Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars were created to give those winter dry and scratchy feet sandal worthy softness. Actually, this is a great bar of soap to grab anytime weary tootsies need a bit of revival. Not only are ingredients in this recipe are readily available, making these fun bars are …
I am old enough to remember when a heaping tablespoon of castor oil was the cure all for everything. Constipated? A week overdue with that baby? Well, slurp down a tablespoon of castor oil and everything will slide right on out. Ugh. Luckily, there are ways to use castor oil that won’t offend your …
The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter turns any water bottle into an eye wash station. The unique design was created to help Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders flush contaminants from their eyes. Perfect for emergency kits, car glove compartments, EDC bags, first aid kits and more. How Does The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter …
I love organic gardening with essential oils. Therefore, anytime I can address fungal threats and pests with non-toxic, chemical free alternatives, I’m a happy gardener. Let’s explore all the ways we can effectively use essential oils in the garden. Organic Gardening With Essential Oils Rosemary The woodsy scent of Rosemary may help repel garden pests. …
The Israeli Bandage was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound. A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be …
Wondering how to make a two tone melt and pour soap recipe? Well, I’m happy to tell you that it’s much easier than you think. My two tone Honey Calendula Melt and Pour Soap Recipe will show you how to make a vertically layered soap. Ingredients For Two Tone Melt and Pour Soap Recipe *this …
The 2018 hurricane season is predicted to be even worse than 2017. It seems like every year people wait until the storm warnings begin to think about getting prepared. Don’t find yourself standing in long lines for the bare basics to survive hurricane season. Get your family ready now. Don’t Fall For These Hurricane Myths …
Do you love a man with a beard? Then give our all natural DIY beard oil recipe with essential oils a try! Not only is this beard conditioner perfect for unruly beards, it keeps dry beards flake free. Your man have a smooth beard, and healthy skin underneath that beard too. BTW, if you need …
Our DIY Chocolate Mint Lip Balm gets it chocolaty taste from real cocoa powder and it’s mint zing from peppermint essential oil. It’s like a peppermint patty for your lips. However, the real star of the show is the carnauba wax. This vegan wax enhances emoliency and moisturizing properties of the avocado oil and cocoa …
Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? No? Then today is your lucky day. Read on to discover diatomaceous earth uses to benefit your home, garden and family! What Is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth is special kind of dirt, found in certain deposits around the world. Essentially, diatomaceous earth is a fossil, ground into a …
I love a good DIY Body Spray with essential oils. But, it’s got to have a fragrance that lasts. And It can’t be drying. Finally, if you don’t want to have to continuously shake the bottle before I use it, I have a couple of solutions. All of this in an DIY Body …
A Tornado survival checklist saves lives. I remember as a kid out on my Uncles ranch and my Aunt yelling at everyone to get to safety cause a tornado was on the way. Safety was a huge cave a quarter of a mile away from where we were. You’ve never seen a bunch of people …
When it comes to staying focused, I struggle. It’s not that I don’t want to pay attention, rather, I have no power over thoughts that drift into my head as I’m trying to pay attention. Luckily, I have a terrific Focusing Roller Bottle Blend that keeps my mental energy from straying. Why Meadowfoam Seed Oil? …
There are many everyday uses for powdered milk. Powdered reconstituted milk from your food storage can be used to make whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, butter milk and more. Powered milk is a real power house in your pantry! How Much Powdered Milk Should You Store? While 16 pounds of powdered milk for …
We are grab and go breakfast people at our house. Since my kids were little, the best way to make sure everyone got a good breakfast was to have ready made items stashed away in the freezer. Luckily, this Sausage and Cheese Egg Muffin Recipe is super easy to make in bulk. Consequently, the only …
My Homemade Beeswax and Honey Lip Balm is the perfect blend of beeswax and honey. In addition, I toss in some organic Coconut Oil, and Kokum Butter for a sweet tasting winner. This is a harder lip balm that will melt from the warmth of your finger to glide on and moisturize all year long. …
Making your own lip balm is easy. What’s hard is deciding what kind of lip balm to make. Today I’m combining two of my favorite things, lemon essential oil, and freeze dried raspberries into a coconut oil and beeswax lip balm that is not just moisturizing but provides a little bit of summer time flavor …
I’m not a big fan of taking jars of sugar scrub into the shower with me. Water gets into handmade items and can cause all kinds of grief. Instead, I love bringing a Homemade Organic Brown Sugar Scrub Bar with me. Super simple to make, I just break off a piece of the bar …
Our Homemade Herbal Milk Bath is going to rock your world. Milk, chamomile flowers, and lavender essential oil provide nourishing skin properties, including removing scaly winter dried skin. As a result, ingredients you may already have in your cupboard work skin softening magic in your bathtub. Homemade Herbal Milk Bath Ingredients *this ingredient list contains …
Beginning backyard vegetable gardens are gaining popularity. The benefits of vegetable gardening go way beyond simply saving money. Let’s face it, there is nothing like the taste of a homegrown tomato. Here’s a guide to getting your backyard garden growing. What Is Your Growing Zone? This is an important one. Your Growing …
