Natural Ant Killer “It’s been ruined like ants on a picnic.” This phrase has been used many times for good reason. Have you ever had a problem with ants? How can such a tiny little animal be such a nuisance? Well, if you have ever found a trail of ants leading into your pantry only […]
Homemade Cough Remedy by Winnie The seasons are changing. As the weather gets colder my thoughts are towards s preparing for winter. One of the things that I worry about is how not to catch the virus of the week. Although I am really careful about washing my hands, not touching door knobs in public […]
Knowing How to Recognize and Treat Poison Ivy & Other Poisonous Plants By Winnie A few years ago, my nephew and his friend went to the hillside by his house to play and explore. They had a great time playing around and they made a shelter out of the sticks and vines that were everywhere. […]
Home Made Weed Killer They are everywhere where they shouldn’t be. Noxious weeds can be found in every nook and cranny in my yard. They are persistent and I’m convinced that they will still be around when everything else on earth dies. It will be a world ruled by weeds and cockroaches with the occasional over […]
Can you tie these five knots? There may come a time when you have to secure something with a length of rope. Which knot should you use? There are literally hundreds of different kinds of knots and some are better for the job than others. At myfamilysurvivalplan.com it states that there are five knots that every […]
What to Put in a First Aid Kit One of the most important things that needs to be included in your emergency preparedness is a well-appointed first aid kit. At the site A Bowl Full of Lemons a registered nurse shows you what she puts in her first aid kit. There have been many times I […]
Survival Cement, a.k.a Being Primitive Isn’t so Bad In the Southwest deserts, there are Anasazi ruins in the cliff walls that have been there for over 1000 years that are basically intact. The materials that they used to construct the walls were readily available. With a little but of clay-rich mud, grass and water, you […]
Basic Things To Remember When Living Without Electricity It has happened to all of us at one time or another. The power goes off and our world suddenly is without the conveniences of electricity. Whether due to an act of nature, something caused by man or simply a lifestyle choice, there are some basic essentials to […]
Preparing a 72 Kit In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, often it takes two or three days before assistance comes. If you have prepared a 72 hour kit for you and each of your family members, it can be the difference between surviving comfortably and putting yourself in a dire situation. I found on […]
How To See How Much Daylight Is Left Without Using A Clock You are outside in the wilderness and the sun is getting low in the horizon. It is time to make a decision: do you keep going or should you stop to set up camp? Here is a simple tip that I found on Groovy Matter.com on […]
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