OK, that was crazy. What you prepared for and worried about all these months actually did happen. You had to grab your family, snag your “bugout bag”, and make a run for it. A close call, but everyone is safe from the fire/flood/earthquake/hurricane/riot/tornado/whatever. Now your evacuated, you have found a sheltered spot where your family …
Category: DIY, Tips & Tricks
Fire and Survival
When the chips are down and things get crazy, a warm, crackling fire can make the difference between being cold and miserable and being safe, warm, and comfortable. A fire is more than warmth, when you gather around its pulsating orange tendrils; it offers an almost primordial sense of security. Having said that, in any …
Five unique ways to start a fire, you won’t believe #3
Let’s be clear. These are not the preferred ways to get a fire going. If you would have used your noggin’, you would have a BIC lighter or strike anywhere matches handy, or perhaps a magnesium stick on your keychain. Any of these will work much better than the methods I am describing. But if …
Five Tips to Starting a Garden
Starting A Garden. It’s the time of the year when many folks get the urge to get out and get their hands dirty. The thought of fresh grown tomatoes and the snap of green beans in their hands is a tantalizing day dream. As with any project, the first thing to do is have a …
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 …
Cheap by Choice: When Frugality Means Freedom
By Daisy Luther orginally posted on theorganicprepper.ca and shared on survivallife.com I suffered some great financial losses back in 2010. I lost my house, my car, and my business. We had been living frugally in comparison to many people, but not frugally enough to counteract that personal economic disaster. Looking back, I’m not sure if …
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 …