Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
“Prepping” is a term tossed around in mainstream media constantly these days. Generally speaking, it shows some guy who is an over-the-top type with questionable mental stability showing off his guns in a bunker 10 feet underground. They prepare for … [Continue reading]
Vacuum sealers are wonderful tools that can be used for plenty of things other than food. We love to go fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. I've come across and discovered several tips and tricks for vacuum sealing food, but I've also used it for … [Continue reading]
As I surf around the web, it seems there are more and more people out there who claim to have a One Size Fits All prepper plan/list/course they want to sell you. Then, there are others, like myself who loudly declare that there is no One Size Fits … [Continue reading]
When you think about living green and sustainable harvesting, there is often one resource that is overlooked. In fact, unless you live in an arid desert, it’s also something you may take for granted. Water is one of our most plentiful resources, and … [Continue reading]
In a perfect world, food would never go bad. You could just leave it wherever and it would be perfectly fine even six months later. Unfortunately, the world doesn't work that way. For homesteaders and preppers alike, trying to find the food with the … [Continue reading]
If you're on the fence about homesteading, chances are good that you've already thought about this topic. Most people choose to homestead to simplify their lives, slow down, and be more self reliant. There are 5 other ways that homesteading improves … [Continue reading]
A question we've asked ourselves several times over is "When is it the right time to start homesteading?" The answer to that question will be as different as the people who ask it. Everyone has their own circumstances and challenges that need to be … [Continue reading]