BOB from the Dollar Store for $50

By Rich M.

December 25, 2018 08:04

Let’s face it, prepping can be expensive. That one problem has kept a lot of people from prepping through the years. It also makes things difficult for those of us who have decided to go ahead and prep, even though it is a strain on our finances. Even so, there are many things that we can do to stretch our prepping budget and get the most for our money.

One way to get the most for our money…

5 Medicinal Plants that My Grandmother Grew in Her Backyard



By Diane December 20, 2018 08:05



Granny was a farmer. She and Papa had a small farm and grew most of their food. They purchased flour, coffee, and sugar, but most other foods came from the farm. She also had a medicinal garden and grew her medicines there. I don’t remember her ever going to the doctor, but I’m sure she did for major illnesses.

Her medicinal garden included these five plants that she believed…

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…

The Best Fowls to Raise for SHTF – Quail, Guineafowl, Chicken, Turkey, Emu, etc.

By Tara Dodrill

December 18, 2018 08:36

Survival livestock comes in a variety of breeds, types, and sizes. What you decide to raise to continue putting meat and eggs on your table during a SHTF situation likely depends both largely on your location and budget.

Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and even guineafowl are common survival homesteading livestock. But there are some more unusual,…

How To Charge Your Phone When There Is No Electricity

By Claude Nelson

December 17, 2018 08:09

What would you do if the power is out and your phone battery is dead, but someone’s life depends on you being able to make a call?

You can charge your phone from another battery.

Gone are the days of our grandparents. The modern society we all live in now seems to be unable to function without certain commodities. Among these, electricity seems to be at the top…

How To Pickle Meat

By KJ Barber

December 13, 2018 07:52

At least as far back as the 18th century, brining was a common way to preserve meat to make sure it wouldn’t go to waste. It became popular in the age of sail due to its ability to preserve meat for years, rather than the short-term preservation of other methods. Brined meet didn’t have to be kept cold, and it let people enjoy meat all year round without needing any complicated processes.

Brining was a…

How To Raise Mini Cows For Prepping And SHTF

By Cheryl Magyar

December 6, 2018 09:53

There are times in life when being small has its advantages. You need to eat less, you take up less space, and you use fewer resources – all important aspects to consider when keeping a sustainable future in mind. However, we aren’t talking about humans here, but rather mini cows – and your small plot of land will benefit greatly from these smaller, docile bovines.

Cuteness…

3 Things That Happened Just Before The Crisis Of 2008 That Are Happening Again Right Now

By Michael Snyder

December 7, 2018 08:39

This article was gladly contributed by author Michael Snyder from The Economic Collapse.

Real estate, oil and the employment numbers are all telling us the same thing, and that is really bad news for the U.S. economy. It really does appear that economic activity is starting to slow down significantly, but just like in 2008 those…