Virus killing Soup Really Works By Winnie One of the first things I do when someone in my house comes down with a nasty cold or worse, THE FLU is to get a pot of soup going. Many mothers from around the world know this trick: a bowl of hot soup not only comforts, but actually helps […]
What makes a good bug bag? Not only does it need to have all the necessities but it should be as light as possible. One of the essentials of a bag is food. There are plenty of good MREs available that are lightweight and easily packable but today I found on Tactical Intelligence a recipe […]
Machete Basics – Which One to Pick and How to Use When I think of machetes, my mind conjures an image of an intrepid explorer smartly dressed and hacking his way through the jungles to find a lost treasure. Machetes have been around for many, many years and are a very useful implement that you should […]
Dehydrating Cranberries Cranberries are a wonderfully healthful fruit. They are rich in tannin’s, which inhibit the oxidation of HDL’s, the “bad” kind of cholesterol, which helps to prevent atherosclerosis. Cranberries affect the acidity of urine and can disrupt the formation of kidney stones and prevent urinary tract infections. Dehydrating cranberries is a simple process that […]
I came across this idea while surfing the web painting rocks to look like strawberries or strawberry rocks to thwart hungry birds. The main idea of the project is to paint rocks that are roughly the size and shape of strawberries and scatter them throughout the strawberry patch. Birds are attracted to the “strawberries” and the […]
Peasant Bread – Fast and Easy Everyone loves home made bread. One of the issues with making your own bread is that it can be so time consuming. In comes peasant bread a quick and easy bread from start to finish, takes around 3 hours. Another thing that makes peasant bread so simple is that […]
Poisonous Mushrooms – Don’t Munch Until You Know There are many things out in the wild that are safe to eat. Almost every part of a pussywillow is edible and nutritious. Many parts of the pine tree can be eaten. One thing that you need to be very careful of eating is wild mushrooms. Collecting […]
Water Storage – 5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid One of the first things that people think of when preparing for a disaster situation is storing water. Water is extremely crucial if you want to survive. A person can survive three weeks without food but only three days without water. Although water storage is forefront in […]
Cold Frame Basics – Extending the Growing Season With December well on its way and the yard properly cleaned up, you are be well prepared for the winter. The Autumn’s harvest is stored and preserved. But what if I told you that you could extend the growing season by two months? Well, you can if you build […]
Seasoning Cast Iron will help it last longer Cast iron has been around for hundreds of years as cookware. It is durable, the heat is distributed evenly, and according to a popular children’s movie, serves as a good weapon . Keeping your cast iron in its best condition requires maintenance in order to keep its shiny, non-stick surface. Before […]
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