Survival

The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a very challenging time for all Americans, civilian and military. As the war progressed, and particularly...

Many people only store water in their homes in case of an emergency. However, keeping water in your car for the same purpose is equally important....

The time during the Civil War was really tough, and it wasn't just the fighting that made life hard for regular people. Back then, they didn't have...

Being a grandma is the most wonderful thing in the world. You get to impart your knowledge for a second time in life. A grandma is given a second...

Living as an experienced homesteader off the grid, I have gained valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of a self-sufficient lifestyle....

A Google search for ‘survival kit’ yields over two billion results. You can purchase a survival kit for almost any scenario or environment. However,...

Before the modern era of refrigeration, people had to find natural ways to keep fruits and vegetables from spoiling. Ancient peoples realized that...

Reading, writing, and math skills are important to learn as well as social skills, teamwork, and technology skills. But there are other skills that...

If you are trying to cut down on your trash, a good place to start is with your kitchen scraps. Onion is probably one of the kitchen staples that...

Late last year, a freak hailstorm swept through my garden, unexpectedly damaging all of my young tomato plants. As I surveyed the wreckage, I...

The most dangerous thing about the upcoming crisis is that it’s the FIRST ONE for our whole generation. Unlike the folks that survived the Great...

Which wild survival plants can you harvest this spring? You will find edible and medicinal plants, so forage for food when it starts getting warmer...

The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn that caused severe unemployment, declines in output, and deflation in most countries around...

Canning meat is easy. Yep, that's where we're starting today: what we're about to do is pretty easy and everyone should be doing it. The freezer is...

When we hear of survival stories, we commonly hear of people who were trapped in the wilderness in exotic locations and managed to find a way...

There are countless Native American remedies that we still use today. If you’ve ever brewed a cup of mint tea to calm an upset stomach or put some...

If you’re looking to bump up your food production during the winter months, why not consider learning how to grow mushrooms with sawdust blocks?...

At this point, most of the country is wrapped in a cozy fall glow. Some of us may even be experiencing the beginning of a winter wonderland! For...

Do you find yourself in a bind when it comes to toilet paper? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you how to make your own homemade...

Winter is coming. No matter how it's said or when you hear it, there is a foreboding sense to this phrase even if it comes directly from Santa...

I always dreamed of living a non-toxic life in every way as I firmly believe it is the key to a healthy life. Plants are my favorite go to at any...

Though we hope that harm never comes knocking, it is a common experience to have a home burglarized or scoped out by burglars to see what treasures...

It's official: world economies are in shambles, political systems are dysfunctional, and food supplies are increasingly vulnerable to weather...

I started producing food when my children were very small in a 10 x 10 suburban backyard garden. Years later, I started a small pastured-poultry...

If you’ve been prepping for a while, you’ve probably heard of the survivalist’s “Rule of Three.”  You can survive: Three minutes without air. Three...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family. This perennial plant has numerous common names including, Milfoil,...

Think of the vast amount of time that students spend in school. But what do they come away knowing? They are taught very few life skills, so are...

The pioneers were some of the most resourceful people in history. After settling in North America as farmers, they went on to establish businesses...

Full credit for this hack goes to our Georgia humidity, a buddy of mine, and my fondness for fire. Trading theory for action is the only way to...

Venezuela was a real survival laboratory. Those conditions created by the geopolitical threats have generated an apocalypse as severe as the ones...

Water is an important resource, and its value cannot be overstated. Without water, no life can survive on earth, not even the plants in the driest...