Hygiene – Keeping Clean in a Survival Situation In a SHTF situation, many urgent needs must be met: Is there enough food? Is there a source of clean water? Is there a safe shelter? Is there a means to protect yourself and your belongings? Are my teeth clean? Wait, what? Believe it or not, good […]
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Non-Food Survival Items Found in the Supermarket
Have you considered which Important Non-Food Survival Items you may need? You’ve seen it in the news and in the movies; a disaster is looming and there is a run on the supermarket. The news footage lingers over the empty shelves and people running around frantically with their carts full of food. A grocery store has so much […]
Canning crushed tomatoes is twice the fun!
Are you a fan of crushed tomatoes? Well we sure are, and if you’re canning tomatoes this year we thought you might like two different recipes your family is sure to like. One is a Mexican style, perfect for all those yummy recipes that require a little bit of spice and the other is […]
Cleaning the Waters of Information
Recently, I read an article on a blogger’s site that mentioned the Berkey® Water Purification and Seychelle® filtration systems, as well as another filtration system. Some points in that article that need clarification, especially since such generalities as stated in that article are lacking in reason and practicality. It is vital for individuals to offer […]
Featured Nurse Amy Post: Garlic As An Antibiotic
The following article was written by Nurse Amy of DoomandBloom.net. It’s a great article on garlic. Enjoy!: In a collapse situation, it stands to reason that we may find ourselves without pharmaceutical medications. Pharmaceutical manufacture is a complex process involving a lot of chemicals (just see Dr. Bones articles on how to make Penicillin or the formula […]
The Survival Podcast interviews The Berkey Guy
Jack Spirko interviewed our very own Jeff “The Berkey Guy” Gleason this week on The Survival Podcast (TSP). The interview covered the subject of drinking water (big surprise?) including the issue of fluoride in your drinking water and a reference to The Fluoride Deception by Christopher Bryson. We urge you to take a read of […]
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Fixing what’s broken…The Ultimate Lifestyle or “Living the Dream”
Contemporary culture holds the idea that the ultimate lifestyle or “living the dream” includes: Never-ending amounts of money $$$ “Be[ing] your own boss” Complete freedom from “the daily grind” The ideas are attractive, don’t they? But how in the heck does this apply to self-reliance & preparedness/survival? Well, let’s bring things back into focus. This […]
Emergency Lighting: The Importance of Lighting
Many people underestimate the importance of having light available during an emergency, but what does that mean? Why is lighting needed? Here are five basic & obvious reasons: Safety Security Search & Rescue Utility Comfort Safety In the event of power-outage, disaster, or emergent event, distancing yourself from hazards and danger areas is crucial. When […]
Critical Thinking: 4 Food Storage Principles
Well, whatever the reason behind your interest in food storage, make sure to follow these four basic principles for storing food short-term & long-term: S.A.V.E. Store foods that you like & eat regularly. Add fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, if possible. Variety of food choices within your storage enhances the experience of using it. Educate & […]