Tag: Preparedness

Cowboy Biscuits – Recipe and Instructions

Cowboy Biscuits – Recipe and Instructions Cowboy biscuits are a popular survival food. They became a trail staple in the days of long trips across the prairies because the ingredients required little space and they could be made without the typical fresh ingredients. See the recipe and the instructions at the featured link below from …

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6 Power Grid Problems That Should Have You Worried

6 Power Grid Problems That Should Have You Worried Our power grid is vulnerable without a doubt. The effects on the population of a major disruption could be totally devesting. The title of our featured article says these vulnerabilities should terrify us. Yes, they are indeed scary possibilities, but rather than being terrified we should …

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18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry Many cook using mixes adding a bit of this and that to make it their own. Not everyone begins as a scratch cook, nor should they be. Scratch cooking is time consuming. Many of those who are the primary …

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How to Bluff Your Way Through Anything Including Survival

How to Bluff Your Way Through Anything Including Survival Is bluffing lying or misleading? Probably a little of both! What place does bluffing have in survival? It is a big part of making it through a crisis. We even bluff ourselves in the mist of chaos to stay calm. The grey man appearance, heading out …

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DIY Well Installation

DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter  inclement  weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …

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Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation

Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation Eating is something we all have to do! Our bodies need a good amount of protein to continue to function at an optimum level. Most of us with gardens don’t grow enough protein rich veggies to achieve the level needed. So we take or eat supplements, or …

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What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one?

What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one? We talk a lot about firearms and weapons on survival sites. Both for hunting and self defense. However, what about a crossbow? Who can own one? How useful are they for self defense? Hunting? How expensive are they? What should you look …

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6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water

6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water Quick meals when your on the go, or life saving meals if you’re bugging out. Easy to carry, easy to put together, easy to prepare, and keep for years. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting or bugging out these meals are an awesome addition to your backpack. Add …

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Preppers deserve some vindication since the pandemic

Preppers deserve some vindication since the pandemic Since the pandemic hit, non preppers have taken another look at our lifestyle. In the past we were often categorized as crazy tin hatters, extremists, far right nut jobs, leftist elitists, and fear mongers. But when the shelves went empty in the early days of COVID, the general …

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Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits

Growing Lemon Balm Tips and Benefits Lemon Balm has a number of uses that are of benefit to humans including in the garden, for medical purposes and for eating. Fragrant and easy to grow it’s the perfect indoor or outdoor potted plant. See growing tips and additional information on it’s numerous uses see the featured …

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