Dental Hygiene – Cleaning Your Teeth without a Toothbrush or Toothpaste Keeping your mouth clean is more important than not offending the people nearby with bad breath and gross teeth. When it comes to mouth health, it can be vital in how well you can function. If the SHTF and you’re struggling to survive, it would make […]
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Edible Bugs, an Emergency Smorgasbord
Hakuna Matata Anyone? Your friend is having a get together to celebrate his engagement to his long-time girlfriend. You are really looking forward to the party because your friend always has a good spread. When you get there, you see a beautifully set table that is set with fresh fruit, barbecue shrimp and a huge bowl […]
Do You Know What Poison Ivy Looks Like?
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. […]
Five Knots Everyone Should Know
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 […]
A Well Stocked First Aid Kit
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 […]
Living Without Electricity – Essentials to Consider
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 […]
What to put in a 72 Hour Kit
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 […]
Gauging How Much Daylight Is Left
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 […]
Edible Wild Plants To Look For
Edible Wild Plants to look for in a survival situation. Did you know that knowing just four common Edible Wild Plants could one day save your life? These common plants are found everywhere and knowing what they are could sustain you if you are ever in a life or death situation. The plants that you need to […]
DIY – Flint Knapping
What is Flint Knapping? By Winnie Last weekend I had a pleasant picnic along the banks of a river in Wyoming with my family. When we pulled out the salami and crackers, we realized that we had left the trusty pocketknife we usually have with us back in the car. The only thing we had […]
