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07/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
10 Survival uses for zip ties
Part of being a resourceful prepper is learning how to use common household items in a survival situation. Zip ties are a prime example of such an item. Though usually made of plastic, zip ties are surprisingly durable. They are also dirt cheap and take up very little space, so you can easily pack them in large […]
07/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Common edible plants for urban foraging (plus foraging tips)
You don’t have to leave the city to forage for edible plants. Suburban and even urban areas can have a variety of edible plants you can turn to in times of need because of green spaces like yards and parks. Listed below are five common wild edibles that can be found in urban areas nationwide. […]
07/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Tips for building a bugout trailer
A bugout trailer, also known as a survival trailer, is an extension of your bugout bag (BOB). It makes it easier to carry extra supplies without the added weight slowing your bugout. Plus, few preppers dream of having a legitimate bugout location because it’s often out of their budget. A bugout trailer will, at the […]
07/22/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper food: How to make and use fruit powder
Fruit powder is dried fruit that’s been ground or pulverized. It can be used as a substitute for artificial flavoring in all kinds of dishes but it shines most when used in desserts and pastries. You can easily make your own tasty fruit powders if you have an oven or a dehydrator and a blender. […]
07/21/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Prepper medicine: How to use arrowroot, a tuber with medicinal properties
Arrowroot is a tropical tuber native to Central and South America that’s often ground into a fine, white powder. This powder can be used as a substitute for cornstarch, potatoes and thickening agents with gluten. Outside of the kitchen, arrowroot has medicinal properties that make it an excellent natural medicine for many ailments, such as upset […]
07/20/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
7 Clever uses for potassium permanganate, a versatile survival tool
Survival kits should include tools and resources that can be used for a variety of purposes and situations. One such tool is potassium permanganate. This chemical compound combines manganese oxide ore with potassium hydroxide, and its four oxygen atoms are essential to its applicability in survival situations. Read on to learn about potassium permanganate and how to use […]
07/19/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
9 vegetables that are the easiest to grow in containers
You don’t need to have a backyard to grow your own food. If you’re limited to a cramped balcony, a small patio or even just a sunny windowsill, you can still grow vegetables. The key is to use containers, such as pots, planter boxes and barrels. You can even recycle old baskets and reusable bags […]
07/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Top 6 organic fertilizers for your garden
The use of fertilizers dates back 8,000 years, when early farmers used manure to fertilize their crops. However, modern, commercial agriculture has now become heavily dependent on toxic synthetic fertilizers. These man-made chemicals allow farmers to temporarily increase the yield of their crops, but they also destroy beneficial soil microorganisms, cause air and water pollution and […]
07/18/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
7 Foods to never dehydrate
Food dehydration is the process of reducing moisture in food to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. It’s one of the fastest and least expensive methods of food preservation. Dehydrating foods also reduces their weight, which means you can easily pack dehydrated foods in large quantities for camping and bugging out. However, not all foods can […]
07/16/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Reasons you should stockpile food right now
Last month, inflation in the United States jumped to its highest rate in nearly 13 years as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge in consumer prices reflected a surge in demand and shortages of labor and materials made severe by the pandemic, leading many economists to believe inflation is here to stay. […]
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