Survival Mom DIY: Create Your Own Altoids Tin Seed Vaults!
You gotta love Altoids. The mints settle a queasy stomach and freshen even the most Dragonesque breath. They can make any beverage minty, help clear a stuffy head, and even defeat the munchies. And...
View ArticleLearn from My Many Gardening Mistakes
Gardening is one of the top prepper skills needed for survival. Learning how to grow your own food is not something you want to do after a disaster has happened. I can speak from experience when I say...
View Article5 Steps to Creating a Culture of Self-Reliance in Your Family
We have all known people who save everything. My grandmother is one of them. If there are four green beans left in the pot, she puts them in the freezer. I remember one specific visit with her, 27...
View ArticleSeven Things I Wish I Had Known When I Began Prepping
Have you gotten bit by the prepper bug? Millions all over the world now consider themselves to be preppers, and there are handbooks, such as this one, that provide step-by-step survival instructions...
View Article28 Pieces of Weather Wisdom From the Pioneer Days
This year when I was getting ready to plant my spring garden, I was a little hesitant to plant according to frost date this year. In February, I had seen a local farmer post on Facebook something that...
View Article24 Ways to Prepare for Your Spring Garden in the Dead of Winter
It can be hard to think about gardening when it’s below freezing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. Cold weather is the perfect time for planning! If you are thinking (like I might have...
View Article11 Survival Lessons We Can Learn From Old-Timers
For the last 20 years I have been working on my genealogy. The research is fascinating to me. Old certificates and wills captivate me and the search for my ancestors is like a treasure hunt. One part...
View ArticleBackward Ideas About Backyard Farming
Starting your own backyard farm or suburban homestead can be fun and rewarding. You can have fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables that come straight from your own backyard, raise bees, and develop your...
View Article8 Reasons to Support Local Farmers
Think about all the items you put in your cart at the supermarket or mega-store. Do you feel you paid a fair price for that product? If you have questions about a particular item, would you know who...
View ArticleHere’s the Skinny On Saving Seeds
As summer begins rolling into autumn, it’s time to get busy saving seeds from your summer harvest and learning how to save seeds. First, remember that HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies to seed...
View ArticleHow to build a practical, affordable prepper library
When I first began learning about survival topics like food storage and bug out bags, I knew I needed to begin building a library of actual books that could guide me through survival scenarios of all...
View Article40 Ideas for Gardening with Kids (that actually make it fun)
I’ve gardened with kids, and it can be a scary endeavor. Images of crushed plants and premature picked fruit can make one think that it may not be worth including the kids. It doesn’t have to be a...
View ArticleTop 10 Seeds to Hoard
Have you ever thought about which plants you should focus on for long-term survival? If food supplies were to run low, what could you grow to provide a large amount of food, calories, and nutrients to...
View ArticleBlogger Round-Up: Our very best gardening advice
The internet is full of some really great blogs, and I’m fortunate to be in a group that focuses on things my readers love: preparedness, homesteading, healthy living, family, and survival. With a new...
View Article25 Different Ways to Start Seeds
No matter the time of year, you can always get seeds started for the upcoming growing season or for growing indoors, and by knowing some creative ways to start seeds, you can save money. I’ve started...
View Article27 More Tips From a Master Gardener
Find a way to re-use all organic matter on your property. When you mow, allow the clippings to settle back on to the ground as free, natural compost material. Spread fallen leaves along paths between...
View ArticleLast-Chance Apocalypse Shopping: Garden centers
You could do a whole lot worse on the verge of the apocalypse than doing some last minute shopping at a local garden store. Whether it’s a mom and pop garden center or one at a Home Depot or Lowe’s,...
View ArticleBackward Ideas About Backyard Farming
Starting your own backyard farm or suburban homestead can be fun and rewarding. You can have fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables that come straight from your own backyard, raise bees, and develop your...
View Article8 Reasons to Support Local Farmers
Think about all the items you put in your cart at the supermarket or mega-store. Do you feel you paid a fair price for that product? If you have questions about a particular item, would you know who...
View ArticleHere’s the Skinny On Saving Seeds
As summer begins rolling into autumn, it’s time to get busy saving seeds from your summer harvest and learning how to save seeds. First, remember that HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies to seed...
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