Top Preppers on Pinterest
The social networking site Pinterest is a a great place to get ideas on prepping, homesteading and self-sufficiency. Last March…
The Pros and Cons of MREs
Most preppers and outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with MREs. MRE stands for meal, ready-to-eat, and they are most common as…
Unpredictable Winter Weather
Snow is starting to fall and that means unpredictable winter weather is upon us. Taking simple steps now to plan…
Dressing for Unpredictable Weather
The outdoors presents a large variety of physical activities to participate in, everything from hiking, backpacking, snow sports, water sports,…
Prepping on a Budget: Things to Buy at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has to be one of the best times of the year for prepping on a budget. Loss leaders are…
Pressure Canners Tutorial
Tis the season! No, not that season. Canning season! The season where families like mine harvest their garden goodness, plop…
Creating An Emergency Preparedness Blueprint
Emergency Preparedness. Food Storage. Water. Flash Lights. Batteries. When I first began prepping, I thought about earthquakes and fires…
Gleaning | Prepping on a Budget
It used to drive me nuts. Driving by fruit trees that were loaded with rich, ripe fruit that was simply…
Ham Radio
Ever since my Dad was knee high to a grasshopper he's been fascinated by radios. From tiny crystal radios to…
First Time At The Shooting Range: What To Expect
There are a lot of things we swore we would never do before we actually became parents. Give in and buy…