We all run into health issues or illnesses every once in awhile. It’s part of being human. In today’s world, we can head to our doctor’s office and/or the drugstore to get the pain relief we need. However, you don’t always need to rely on the pharmaceutical industry to get the cure. Instead, there are…
How To Convert 8 Common Household Items into Fertilizer For The Garden
If you have a large garden or spend a lot of time in your yard, your plants are a product of hard work and love. If you’re a gardening newbie, you’ve probably done your research and tried a bunch of different techniques to secure your garden’s success. You’ve found that the ability for your garden…
How Preppers Can Transform Empty Tin Cans into Useful Items
If you recycle, then you’re already doing your part to create a cleaner environment. Since the concept of upcycling has become popular, people are taking seemingly useless items, such as empty plastic bottles and tin cans, and turning them into brand new products with a brand new purpose. So, why not take your recycling efforts…
Have Allergies in the Spring? Here are 5 Herbs That Can Help
If you were asked to name your favorite things about spring, it’d be easy. You’d be able to rattle off several pros like warm weather, blooming flowers, beach days and backyard parties. You would have a much more difficult time naming the springtime cons. For some people, though, spring comes with a price tag: allergies (or…
[Video] 7 Ways Cattails Can Help In Survival
As a survivalist, there are several skills you must master in order to feel comfortable in the outdoors and in any conditions. Some of the basics are spotting edible plants and berries, building a fire and cooking food. When you’re in a bind, the wilderness can provide you with the materials and resources you need in…
Unexpected Hypothermia: How To Prevent It In The Spring & Summer
Winter may be over but that doesn’t mean we still can’t get hypothermia! One of the main reasons we love the wilderness is its weather. There’s nothing like breathing in a brisk breeze of cool air in the fall and absorbing the warmth and Vitamin D from the sun in the spring. While the weather and…
[Video] Survival Skill: How To Properly Guard The Stockpile
If you knew a SHTF event was occurring in your area tomorrow, what items would you make sure were in your stockpile? You’d probably run to the grocery store first thing and grab a cart full of water and canned food. Then, you’d ensure your home was as secure as possible. This might entail boarding…
Transition to Off-Grid Living Using These Small Steps
If you had the opportunity to lower your monthly costs, live amongst nature, get away from corporate life and become more self-sufficient, would you take it? The off-grid and homestead lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular for those reasons. We become so distracted by societal norms that we forget we have an option to live in the…
How To Re-Use & Transform Empty Pill Bottles
The recycling movement has not only brought awareness to our effect on the environment, but it has also given rise to the upcycling trend. It allows us to take ordinary items that use recyclable materials like plastic and give them a makeover with a new purpose. There are so many ideas out there, particularly if…
