Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
by Gaye Levy These days, most people define “homesteading” in terms of lifestyle. This is especially true among preppers who seek self-sufficiency by embracing old-style, pioneer-era skills to define their independence from traditional supply chains and government interference. This does not necessarily mean we live…
by Daisy Luther How prepared are you to survive a few days in the frozen wilderness with only the supplies you have in your vehicle? A family of 6 discovered that they have what it takes when their Jeep flipped over in the middle of…
by Tess Pennington Dogs can serve multiple purposes in a SHTF scenario, but in a bug out scenario they also have a job to do – to help you get to your bug out location. To help us out, they can carry additional weight thus…
by Tess Pennington Let’s face it, we have a finite amount of space in our homes to allot for our preparedness supplies. When you run out of room on the shelving systems, in the closet and under the beds, you have to start getting creative…
by Tess Pennington When it starts getting cold, the chickens need a little extra T.L.C. to keep up egg production. Winterizing your coop can help keep the chickens happy, healthy and producing. How you winterize your coop depends on your geographic location. For instance, those…
by Tess Pennington Our preps are our life line. The items we choose should be able to carry us, not only through difficult times, but perhaps through impossible times as well. There is a reason why our ancestors relied so heavily upon essential kitchen items…
Mapping a Road to Self-Sufficiency by Gaye Levy The number one question I am asked by new readers is “where do I start?” This is followed by a meek comment indicating “I have a job and a family and can not afford to move to…
By Lizzie Bennett Every winter we are bombarded by information about the cold and how to protect ourselves from it and from health issues associated with it. Wrap up warm, keep one room heated to a minimum 18°C, avoid hypothermia by…, eat and drink warm…
by Mac Slavo Check out the following infographic from FoodInsurance.com for some mistakes to avoid while preparing your pantry stockpiles and share your own mistakes in the comment section below to help others improve their preps! You have your 1,000 pounds of wheat. Your 500…
by Daisy Luther All it takes is reading the headlines for a few days with the slightest sense of awareness to realize that this country is in trouble. With crises ranging from our crumbling economy, an encroaching police state, the devolution of civilization, possible grid-down scenarios and cyber attacks,…
by Daisy Luther You know that prepping has gone mainstream when the popular financial magazine Fortune has a positive write-up about the wisdom of being ready for whatever may come. Columnist David Z. Morris attended a preparedness expo called Life Changes, Be Ready! in Lakeland,…
by Tess Pennington Watching the aftermath unfold during recent major disasters, has caused many of us to wake up and start finding solutions to be better prepared and more independent. One of these solutions is finding ways to conserve water for later use. Instead of…
by Daisy Luther Stockpiles: they aren’t just for pantries anymore! You might be wondering where on earth you can stash all of the food required for a one-year pantry. Unless you have a pantry the size of a master bedroom suite, it won’t take long…
by Daisy Luther After 3 months of careful budgeting, shopping, food preservation, repackaging, and stockpiling, we now have a one-year food supply. This doesn’t mean that we don’t have to shop for a year, but it does mean that we have a cushion against disaster,…
by Daisy Luther Food storage calculators recommend 300 pounds of grains per person for a one year supply. For a family of four, that is a whopping 1200 pounds of food that you should store if you are trying to build a one year pantry!…
by Tess Pennington Time is of the essence when an emergency evacuation is concerned. You may only have a matter of minutes to escape your home, and if you aren’t prepared, then crucial information and supplies could be left. Whether you are evacuating due to…
by Gaye Levy There was a time when I was a newbie prepper and to be honest, that time was not that long ago. The memory of getting started is still fresh in my mind and to this day, I am in awe of those…
by Tess Pennington ESSENTIALS: Flashlight Battery-operated radio 2-way radio or other form of communication Extra Batteries First Aid Kit (one for your home and one for each car) Note: As a precaution, do not include candles. Candles cause more fires after a disaster. WATER: 3…
by Tess Pennington It is a fact that our entire way of life is dependent upon gadgets of convenience and being tied to the grid. The grid supplies us with electricity, provides air conditioning to cool our home, the home’s main water supply is pumped…
by Tess Pennington Scenario: It’s been 20 days since the blackout and 3 days since you have eaten. All the store shelves have been cleared out and there is no sign of recovery. The lucky ones already made their way out of the city, but…
