Honey…Check out Today’s DIY!…(it includes a Free PDF Download) This DIY comes to us as a reminder of the importance that bees play in the pollination process & honey production. Many, many folks are getting into beekeeping & we want you to consider if it your opportunity permits. The hive is based on the book [...]
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DIY: Make a Keyhole Garden
Ever heard of a keyhole garden? Me neither…until now. The concept is simple & basically an elaborated raised-bed garden. This garden adds a feature that saves transferring & placing compost where its needed. The project is fairly labor intensive so make sure that you & your crew are ready for some PT (physical training) to [...]
Awesome DIY Project – How to build a plastic bottle greenhouse!
Today’s project is your very own Green House built from plastic bottles. You can use virtually any size plastic bottle, although the numbers needed will vary by your final dimensions. Click on the image below to Download the PDF or click HERE to visit today’s DIY. (The link at Ana-Green.com is not working but we [...]
Getting Ready for the Self-Reliance Expo in Mesquite, Texas
Hey folks! We’re here in Mesquite, Texas getting ready for the Self-Reliance Expo. For more information about this Expo, and to learn when we’ll be coming to your state, please visit SelfRelianceExpo.com. We are excited for many reasons, one of which is that Texans are good people! They have wonderful hospitality, tell you exactly what [...]
Featured Post: Six Enemies of Food Storage
The following post was featured on BackdoorSurvival.com and you should read it. Gaye writes content that we can all read for new and reviewable information. I recently decided that I should up the ante when it comes to the items in my food storage and holy moly, have you seen the price of beans lately? [...]
Markdown.com: Herb Seed Bank Deal today through Jan. 30…or while supplies last!
Markdown.com is hosting an amazing deal on a product that we carry, the Herb Seed Bank. You’ll recall that the last deal of Emergency Seedbanks SOLD OUT…these might do the same! Markdown worked out a special deal with the manufacturer of the Herb Seed Bank to give everyone the opportunity to get better prepared at [...]
Featured Post: The Complete Pictorial Guide to Quick Soaking Beans
I came across an awesome article by Angela from FoodStorageandSurvival.com. It offers a cool tip I never knew…until now! Enjoy! Sometimes when I want a meal with beans I remember the day before and soak my beans overnight. But sometimes I forget to get the beans soaking and remember in the late morning on the [...]
Featured SnoMan Article: 1-Day Emergency Plan
The following article is featured from our friend SnoMan @ SurvivalNewsOnline.com. Enjoy! You can be ready for emergencies in just one day I know tons of people who haven’t prepped because they have big plans and just can’t seem to get started. If you’re one of those people, this plan is for you. Follow these [...]
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 [...]
Featured Post: “EPA Study: Ground Water Contamination “Consistent With” Fracking”
West Virginia’s The State Journal published a story today that you should read and share with others. You might be familiar with news articles discussing the debate on hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Fracking is controversial because of the risk it poses to supplies of water. The issue is really that simple. The trickiest parts for [...]
