Pine needle tea is made from, you guessed it, pine needles. The drink is loaded with vitamin C and vitamin A, it acts as a decongestant, and it also quenches thirst. Learn how to make pine needle tea and add it to your growing list of survival skills. Gather Needles Pick one or more cups …
Biography of a Prepper: Lisa Bedford
Also known as the Survival Mom, Lisa Bedford has made a name for herself in the world of prepping. As a suburban wife and mother of two children, Lisa got her start as a prepper because she wanted to protect her family and their way of life after the family business was hit hard by …
Stay Put, Stay Alive
Did you know the majority of people stranded somewhere in the woods/jungle/desert/etc. are rescued within 72 hours? This means staying where you are is a great, great thing if you find yourself alone in the wild. Review what you need to do while awaiting rescue to help yourself as well as those looking for you. …
Make Your Own Survival Knife
In a survival situation, a knife is a critical piece of gear to have. A good old-fashioned knife can do all sorts of things. It can help cut wood for a fire, fashion traps to catch food, fight off predators, make tools, drive in stakes, cut bandages for first aid and much more. Consequently, it …
Keep Your Stuff Safe: 4 Excellent Cybersecurity Tips
Identity theft is unfortunately a common problem in today’s tech-dense world. Rather than leaving yourself vulnerable to thieves, put a few tips into practice and make it very difficult for unscrupulous characters to hack your stuff.: Stay Up -to -Date Keep the security measures on your laptop, smartphone, and all other “‘smart’” devices updated. Failure …
5 Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill this Summer
For most families, summer is a time of the year when they see their electric bills spike. Of course, the air conditioner is one of the biggest culprits of this increase in energy usage. Just a few degrees higher in temperature outside means that your air conditioner is working harder to keep the indoors comfortable; …
Prepping Like a Pirate Part 3: Protecting Your Survival Cache
The last major part of creating a useful survival stash is keeping your cache protected. Since you’re meant to bury your survival cache and leave it by itself for a rainy day, there’s no active defense against it being found or damaged, so after you’re sure it’s buried somewhere secure, you have to take steps …
Emergency Kit: Your Four-Legged Friend Needs One Too
You may have your emergency kit packed and ready to go in the event of a disaster, but what about your furry family member? The kitty or doggy in your life needs an emergency kit too, especially if the animal requires medication or other special treatment. Let’s review what your pet emergency kit would entail …
How to Keep Your Kids Safe around Water
Chances are that you and your loved ones will want to keep cool this summer by being around the water. Beaches, pools, water parks, and lakes are all popular destinations for families wanting relief from hot temperatures. However, the water can be dangerous for children. About 1,000 kids die each year by drowning, and it’s …
Prepping Like a Pirate Part 2: Hiding Your Survival Cache
So where do you hide your cache? Think about where you are on a regular basis and where it would be safe pretty consistently. Your hiding spot should be somewhere you’ll always be able to access, and it should be somewhere that isn’t going to change in a significant manner for a very long time. …