I found this primer article that mentions radio options you should consider for grid-down events. If you don’t have your HAM Radio license yet, I strongly urge you to find a nearby class & get it. It’s so simple to get started…you get to study the pool of possible questions & you’ll know the correct […]
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Featured: Meatloaf Oil Lamp -The Survival Mom®
Recently, I’ve been bombarded with this question, Berkey Guy, how can I use my meatloaf drippings to survive? Coincidentally, our good friend Lisa Bedford answered this very question on her blog in January of 2012. Heck, she’s The Survival Mom®…survival moms always have answers! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s […]
The Berkey Guy Interivew with MovieManChad
Over the weekend, The Berkey Guy did a video interview with his brother MovieManChad. Chad is part of a community of folks who love watching films & sharing their thoughts on them. The interview touches on survival movies such as The Grey, The Road…and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (OK, TMNT isn’t survival-minded). Check out the […]
Best Practices for Savvy Online Shopping: Know What You’re Buying (1/6)
As 2012 winds down & we prepare for 2013, I want you to keep your head about you…especially with all these sales frenzies going on here & there. If you find yourself shopping online this season, you’ll want to stay tuned; this is the first of a six article series on “Best Practices for Savvy […]
Congratulations to The Berkey Guy & Family!
Here’s a simple message to congratulate The Berkey Guy & his wife & family on their newest addition. Jeff wrote earlier: On a personal note: In the early morning hours today (Dec. 6th), my wife had a healthy 8lbs 7 oz. little boy. My wife & little boy are doing great. Thank you all for […]
Breaking News: Select Berkey Water Purification Systems Now Ship to California
Breaking News… We are now shipping the Berkey Water Purification systems listed above to California residents, effective immediately! The Black Berkeys® & PF2 Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements are also now shipping to CA. Be sure to place your order before inventories are back-ordered! Here’s the deal in a nutshell: The manufacturer has determined that […]
DIY: Make Your Own Jerky
Jerk! No, J-E-R-K-Y…as in carnivorous protein source. (Vegans, I’ll have a jerky post for your palette soon.) Today’s DIY comes to us from Budget101.com & is in time for those who aren’t willing to barter gold bars for delicious jerky. This tutorial is straight-forward & easy to follow. Knock yourselves out with this DIY…just be […]
DIY: Make Your Own Natural Neosporin!
Say goodbye to baldness forever! Well, not with today’s DIY remedy. BUT, if you or someone in the household is dealing with: diaper rash dry or chapped skin eczema a minor burn minor cuts scrapes, etc. then we’ve got the recipe for you! Check out today’s DIY “boo-boo” ointment from Mrs Happy Homemaker. If you’re […]
DIY: Fish Hooks from Can Tab!
Today’s DIY post gives you an excuse to drink some beers or sodas from cans…or you can score some tabs from the recycling center if you don’t have any empty cans around the house. In any event, this project is simple, straight-forward, and should involve safety equipment because you’ll be exposed to sharp metal edges. […]
Quarreling Ducks & Empty Lots
My walk this morning filled my lungs with the opportunity to breathe, to take and behold nature & life. For the species that I was able to observe, the chilly breeze of the overcast sunrise provided a one-way window into their lives, even if only for those moments. In the background, rumbling motors ran in […]