Have you ever thought about starting your own garden? Gardening is a rewarding activity. Many people find joy in growing their own food and discover that the time outside in their gardens is therapeutic. Moreover, gardening can save you some money if you are on a tight budget for food. Keep in mind, however, that …
Category: Self Reliance
Two is One and One is None: The Art of Redundancy
When you hear the word “redundant,” you rarely think of anything good. Normally, this word is saved for things that waste your time and cause you to do the same thing twice. While this is true in some cases, redundancy in the world of survival isn’t only recommended, it’s required. Take for example Teddy Roosevelt. …
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling
Each parent faces the choice of how to educate their children, and one of the options available is that of homeschooling. Homeschooling is especially popular among preppers who value independence and self-reliance. While homeschooling offers a number of benefits it also has some disadvantages. Parents who are considering whether or not homeschooling is appropriate for …
Tips For Reading Animal Tracks and Signs
Learning how to read animal tracks and signs is one heck of a survival skill, as it’s extremely helpful in preventing death via bear or other large predator. If planning a camping or hiking excursion or are simply interested in learning more about this topic, check out the following tips to get you started: Animal Prints …
Get Your Spring Cleaning Done
As the temperatures outside warm up, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is that annual ritual where you emerge from your hibernation to tidy up around the house. But where is the best place to get started? Here are some ideas for each area of your home: The Kitchen – When …
Tips for Finding Financial Independence
All of us understand the importance of money. We need money to provide for our basic needs, save up for the future, and maybe even splurge on some luxuries. The problem is that, for many of us, our spending habits have gotten us into trouble, and we need help achieving financial independence. So what is …
DIY Herbal Vinegar
Do you enjoy making your own salad dressings and are interested in delving into the world of herbal vinegars? Are you simply wanting to add to your knowledge that’s filed away under “cooking”? Then check out how to make delicious, so-good-for-you herbal vinegars: Ingredients To create an herbal vinegar, you need a quality vinegar with …
6 Spear Fishing Tips
Knowing how to spear the heck out of a fish is a great survival skill to have should you find yourself marooned who-knows-where. Like most things, learning how to spear fish takes practice, so check out the following tips to get you started: Get in Shape If you aren’t in good or great shape already, …
How to Get Kids Involved in Prepping and Survival
Getting an adult family member on board with prepping should be pretty easy. While it might take some time to convince your significant other that the bunker you want to build is totally worth it, the basic idea of getting someone you live with into the prepper mindset should be relatively simple. The same cannot …
Container Gardening Tips
Container gardening is a common practice among urban gardeners, aka those who do not have a backyard, or a backyard with grass. It’s also popular among gardeners who simply want to grow extra food, flowers, and herbs and either don’t have the space to accommodate another full garden, or don’t want to. Since knowing how to …