Survival Skills: Staying afloat is a must when your boat sinks. But the clothes on your back can be just the life preserver you need. The first rule is to stay calm at all times. Panic can cause death in an instant. Take several minutes to tread water as you calm yourself down and assess …
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Financial Survival: Tips to Save Money
Saving money can be difficult, especially in a down economy or if you have recently suffered the loss of an income. When you want to save money and increase the amount you have available to spend, there are various tips and tricks available to help. Saving money is possible by assessing your own situation and …
Five Staples of Any Food Storage Supply
Food Storage Staples. When planning long term food storage for disasters or an emergency such as job loss or illness, it’s important to know the five staples of an emergency food storage supply. These five staples will be responsible for supplying the family with nourishing food so it’s important to not only store these food …
Emergency Preparedness for a Natural Disaster
Emergency Preparedness. Being prepared for a natural disaster isn’t something that people always want to talk about, but it is something that everyone needs to think about. In the event of a natural disaster you should know exactly how to handle yourself and get through it in a calm and timely manner. The first thing you …
Planning can Help You Survive a Disaster
Emergency Preparedness. The biggest tip for staying alive in a disaster is in the preparation. Planning ahead can make things easier. It can mean the difference between life and death. Disaster preparation and planning starts with a plan in place and having your loved ones know and even practice the plan. Sort of like being …
5 Edible Flowers
Edible Flowers. Do you know about 5 flowers that are safe to eat? Not too many people know that there are a few flowers that aren’t harmful or poisonous. These flowers are Nasturtiums, Squash blossoms, Borage, Arugula and last but not least Calendula. If you find this interesting you might also be interested in our edible plants …
5 Tin foil Recipes for Your Family Camping Trip
Tin Foil Recipes. The summer is coming soon and you need to think about what to feed your family when you go camping. Tin foil dinners are easy to make and have ready to go for your trip. Then, when you arrive at the camping site, you can just place them in the coals of …
Being Self Sufficient: How big of a backyard do you need to live off the land?
Being Self Sufficient. How big of a backyard to you need to live off the land? With spring in the air and gardening, landscaping and planting on the mind we came across this image. Here is a fun infographic to illustrate how much land you need to live off and be self sufficient. Do you …
Instafire is the Perfect Fire Starter
Instafire is the perfect fire starter. InstaFire is composed of recycled wood, inert minerals and shielded with a patented blend of paraffin which makes InstaFire inherently safe. It burns easily in wind and rain. Unlike similar products, Instafire does not contain any harmful chemicals or vapors so it burns green. It is lightweight and stores very well. …