Why You Should Put Garlic in Your Ear

By Diane

January 25, 2019 07:41

A good many of you probably took one look at my title and said “What?’ You’re probably sure you read that wrong, but you didn’t. You already know that garlic is especially healing. It has been used to treat all kinds of illness and infections over the past centuries, including earaches and ear infections.

Garlic’s health properties include anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, and…

Cheap But Useful Preps I Bought At The Yard Sale



By Rich M.

January 24, 2019 08:11



Prepping can be expensive. I get it. I’ve been at this a long time and have had just as many struggles in coming up with the money to pay for my own preps as anyone. That’s why I’m always looking for a bargain. If I can find a way to buy the things I need cheaper, I’ll take it. For that reason, I stop in at any interesting garage sales I can find.

Now, I’ve got to say that I’m not…

10 Home Security Secrets from Venezuela

By J. G. Martinez D

January 21, 2019 07:40

How good is your home security? Would it stand up to the tests of widespread civil unrest, burgeoning crime rates, and a starving population? Jose is back to tell us the home security secrets he learned in Venezuela.

Every country is different, but there are some situations that seem to be universal. I lived for some time in a small and wonderful island in the Caribbean, and I…

How the Government Shutdown Affects Preppers

By Rich M.

January 18, 2019 08:03

The current government shutdown is the longest on record, having surpassed the 21-day shutdown of 1995-1996, during Bill Clinton’s presidency. According to what President Trump has publicly stated, as far as he’s concerned, the shutdown could go for months or even a year. It’s a classic case of the unstoppable force meeting the unmovable object, as the president battles with Democrat…

18 Plants That Should Never Be Planted Together

By Diane

January 17, 2019 07:35

There are many reasons why certain plants should not be planted together. Sometimes it is a matter of height. For example, a tall tomato plant will steal the sun from smaller plants nearby. Or it could be a matter of moisture. Mint, a water seeking plant, and a desert cactus will not do well next to each other since they have conflicting needs.

Another problem is plants that are…

5 Herbs That Will Relieve Your Joint Pain

By Diane

January 14, 2019 08:28

These are the top five herbs that I recommend for joint pain. There are many others that work equally well. Any herb that reduces inflammation and is high in anti-oxidants will help joint pain, but these have other properties that increase the healing effects on the joints.

To help you get the most benefits from these herbs make sure your vitamin and mineral consumption is sufficient,…

My 5 Worst Fears For 2019

By Fergus Mason

January 7, 2019 08:03

Traditionally this is a time for optimism, and we all have dreams and ambitions for what we’d like to see happening in 2019. I know I do, and whatever you’re hoping for next year, I hope it works out for you.

We need to be realistic, though; bad stuff happens, too. In fact, it’s accepting this that unites us as preppers. We’re not in denial about what the world’s really like; we know things can go…

How To Make A Lot Of Compost This Winter



By KJ Barber December 21, 2018 08:13



A gardening enthusiast, whether it be for commercial or personal use, often incorporates compost in hopes for the best results possible for their crops. Compost is created through a natural process when recycling organic material turns into a rich supplement for the soil. It’s so good for gardening that it’s been nicknamed by some as “black gold”.

However, compost can be rather costly to…