Illness and injuries during a disaster will likely cause more deaths than the bullets fired high-powered rifle or via the actions of marauding hordes. Stocking up on over the counter remedies, following the tips offered by Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy in their bestselling Survival Medicine Handbook, and purchasing protective medical gowns, masks, and gloves …
Category: Self Reliance
FIREARMS AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
With the start of the new-year, there always seem to be several articles that come out promoting guns as part of a preparedness solution. And it’s an unfortunate fact that firearms have become almost synonymous with Preppers and disaster preparedness. I will explain why that is truly unfortunate… Sadly, thanks largely to movies and bloggers …
Identifying Edible Wild Berries
Whether marooned god-knows-where or were separated from your herd during a hiking or camping trip, a working knowledge of edible wild berries is never a bad thing. Let’s check out a mere few of the wild berries that will help sustain you if lost: Strawberries Wild strawberries are much smaller than those you find at …
5 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Every Day Carry Setup
Having a proper every day carry (EDC) setup is one of the most important things you can do to be prepared, well, every day. While you can get separated from your bug out bag and might not be able to get home quickly, your every day carry is always on you to help you survive …
Best Wood For Burning
Wondering which firewood is the best to burn, whether in a fireplace, wood stove or when camping? The best options depend on where you live, but no matter what, you want to ensure what’s burning is what’s supposed to be burning. Setting fire to wood that doesn’t burn correctly…well, it’s a big ‘ol mess. Let’s …
Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 4 Water Supply
Photo: Laura Simpson © 2014 – Lakes, streams and ponds provide potential water sources as well as fish In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that …
How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is widely acknowledged as a time of joy, wonder, and giving. On the other hand, dealing with the crowds, the bad weather, and the financial pressure of buying presents can easily turn it into one of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to keep from getting overwhelmed during the holidays: Take …
Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 3 Energizing Your Off-Grid Homestead
In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that many of our forefathers had when they first came to America in the 1800’s, taking their families into the wilds to establish their homesteads.
5 Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
Before getting serious about my finances, I’d never even heard of an emergency fund, let alone why it’s important to have one. However, in today’s economy, it is even more important than ever to be prepared with an emergency fund. Here are 5 reasons why: Cover a Job Loss: No matter if you are laid …
Stocking Up on Supplies for Winter
With winter weather approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how ready for the winter you are. Prepping for winter could mean a lot of different things from winterizing your house to getting your vehicle winter ready. Another critical part of preparing for winter is stocking up on basic supplies. Depending on the weather patterns …