Being without a cup-of-joe in the morning is a deal breaker for millions of folks…but not for me. I drink coffee on occasion & not regularly. I use to take pride in preparing my grandpa his cup of black coffee in the morning…his approval of my coffee making skills made my day each time I […]
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DIY: {Hillbilly} Washing Machine
Check out today’s DIY Washing Machine! In case you don’t have a Faraday cage big enough for your washing machine, we’ve got you covered. Melissa at Refashionista decided to call her project a Hillbilly Washing Machine. This project is certainly not limited to hillbillies per se, so check it out & make your own…just make […]
FREE Download: How to Cook with Powdered Milk & Conversion Chart
If you are used to using cow or goat milk in your diet, here’s an important element you should consider for any recipe that requires milk as an ingredient. I’m not an expert on the subject but I find this link useful. Click HERE to visit the site or Click on the image to download […]
Prepper Loneliness
Feeling alone or that you’re the only one who “gets it” is not uncommon for us Preppers. I’m not referring to the stereotypical Doomsday Prep…well, you know what I’m talking about. On the journey toward greater Self-Reliance (The Journey), we often find ourselves saving up for another important purchase, working on that project until we […]
Thyroid Disease in Survival Situations by Doom and Bloom
We recently enjoyed some time in Hickory, North Carolina with Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy of Doom and Bloom. As always, they offered their suturing classes which SELL OUT at every Self-Reliance Expo! The Dr. & Nurse recently featured an article on thyroid disease that we find valuable. Here it is: Hey Prepper Nation, The […]
Printable Checklist: The Preparedness Test by Gaye Levy
Our friend Gaye Levy (Survival Woman) from BackdoorSurvival.com recently posted an article with 29 questions to help you determine & secure your level of preparedness…when an urgent event strikes. After reading the questions, is there anything that you think needs to be included or that you feel is important but wasn’t included? If so, please […]
How to Escape the Frustration of Sod’s Law or Murphy’s Law
My first experiences with feeling rage as a kid came while I was doing yard work in our backyard. I remember it distinctly but I’m not sure if it was before I was nine or ten years old. In any event, I hated having to sweep the back porch and then our patio.I hated how […]
Featured: 10 Questions Preppers Should Ask The Doctor
Our friend Dr. Bones published an article this morning that suggests 10 questions the prepper-patient can ask of their physician regarding their medical care. These questions are a great start for individuals who have decided to better manage their own individual health. What I particularly like about Dr. Bones’ attitude is that he expects patients […]
“Get Cold, Wet, and Sandy!”
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing David B. Rutherford, a former US Navy SEAL. David now dedicates himself full-time to building his company and educational message to the world through TeamFrogLogic. I began reading his book Frog Logic Field Manual for Adults: Self-Confidence before our interview. I am still reading it. […]
Is the Generic Sport Berkey an Authentic Berkey Product?
Ever wonder about why we use the term “generic” with the blue Sport Berkey water filtration bottles that we sell? If you have, you’re not the only one. With increasing interest in water filtration and purification, we have noticed more people are asking if the Generic Sport Berkey is an authentic Berkey product. Here’s the […]