There’s nothing better than having a homemade meal from scratch. All of the time, energy and love that’s put into the food makes it taste that much better. While it is more tiring to make a homemade meal than it would to buy a frozen one at the grocery store, it’s worth it because we know…
How Tallow Can Be An Everyday Staple
If you live off the grid or on a homestead, then your goal is to a create the most self-sufficient and resourceful life you possibly can. After all, your survival depends on it. A way to reach your goal is by being innovative and using all parts of your farm to the fullest, including all…
Make Camping More Comfortable With This Quick 4-Step DIY Tripod Stool
Camping is one of the few activities that allows you to get in touch with nature while simultaneously spending time with your friends and family. It’s also one of the few times when it’s definitely appropriate to roast some marshmallows and make s’mores. What could be better? But most of us would admit that camping…
This Clever DIY Bracelet Can Repel Mosquitoes This Summer
Summertime calls for backyard parties, beach days, fresh fruit… and mosquitoes. We have to take the good with the bad sometimes. While we can’t completely eradicate the mosquito population, we can take quick and easy measures to ensure that our time outside involves minimal or no mosquito interference. This DIY paracord bracelet isn’t your ordinary…
Lessons Learned from First-Hand Accounts of Lightning Strike Victims
If you spend a certain amount of time in nature, then you’re bound to have an unusual experience with it. That experience might even be life-threatening. A big part of why we need to spend time prepping prior to our adventure in the wilderness is because of its unpredictability. We could be faced with any…
5 Unique Vegetables to Take Any Garden to the Next Level
Love gardening, then chances are there is a certain vegetable lineup that is planned out every year. The same seeds, the same layout and might stick to more traditional vegetable options like tomatoes and corn. While those are certainly nutritious and versatile, there are plenty of other options out there that you shouldn’t be intimidated to…
Here’s How to Safely Identify Edible Plants
If you’re going on an afternoon hike or a brief overnight camping trip, you’ve packed some food to take with you. After all, you’re not planning on hunting and gathering your food when a grocery store can provide you with the food you’ll need. However, you always want a plan B when you’re in the…
Learn Where Not to Be When Society Collapses [Full Version Film Included]
As we go about our day to day lives, we are most often occupied by more immediate tasks and issues like our work schedule and errands. We do not stop to think about what would happen if our location were suddenly faced with a SHTF event like a natural disaster, civil unrest or grid failure.…
A Guide to Mulching: How To Get The Most Out of It
It’s that time of year when our yards are at their best. They’re blooming with new life that has been waiting to appear since the first frost of winter. If you have a garden then you’re probably eagerly awaiting the appearance of your flowers or produce that you’ve planted. You put all this time and…
