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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
06/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Tips for responsibly and safely foraging and hunting for food
Before you step foot into the outdoors and expect to start blindly sampling any colorful fruit and berry you spot, you first need to know how to forage and hunt responsibly and safely. Scouting for food in the wild may seem easy at first, but foraging is more than just walking around in the woods […]
06/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Essential items every prepper should have in their bug-out bag
A good bug-out bag (BOB) should contain essential items, such as food, water and a first aid kit, that can help you survive when SHTF. To help you plan what to put in your BOB, this article will list some gears and supplies you should also prioritize and briefly explain why you need them. Consider the weight of your BOB If […]
06/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Natural and effective cleaning supplies you can use to safely disinfect your home
Keep your home clean with these effective natural disinfectants that you can use on hard, inanimate objects and surfaces in your home. These common supplies can also destroy or irreversibly inactivate and prevent the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms. Alcohol A 70 percent isopropyl alcohol is the most effective at killing pathogens – far better at killing bacteria and […]
06/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Wild foods you can forage and pickle for long-term storage
Here are a few wild foods to pickle for long-term storage that you need to try. Burdock root Try to choose roots from plants that are between two and four years old. Anything smaller than that will be too insignificant for the effort, and older roots are woody and bland. A burdock plant’s age can […]
06/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Prepper fitness: 5 Easy exercises that can help you SURVIVE during emergencies
Being healthy is always a good thing because physical fitness impacts your ability to be prepared for the worst. You’ll perform better at work, feel better about yourself and be ready to take better care of those you love. The fitter you are, the higher your chances of surviving an emergency. Here are five easy […]
05/24/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Professional advice: Ex-burglar gives TIPS on how to protect your home from getting robbed
Here are some clever tips and tricks you can use to protect your home from getting robbed and burgled as revealed by a retired/ex-burglar. Install laminated windows Laminated windows are designed to shatter, but not break apart – thanks to a layer of plastic that holds the shards together. A burglar is more likely to leave rather […]
05/22/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners
Growing your own food and medicine for self-sufficiency starts in your backyard – a revolution no prepper can afford to ignore. Unless you have a very experienced gardener living next door, your best bet is to look for science-based information specific to your region to raise your chances of gardening success. Read on for some […]
05/17/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Must-have kitchen items for preppers and survivalists
Here are some basic must-have kitchen items and tools that will allow you to perform most food preparation/cooking tasks and still function in a possible scenario where you don’t have power or need to ration your power. (h/t The Survival Mom) Butter churn There are essentially three types of butter churns: dash churn, barrel churn and […]
05/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How to make homemade pepper spray for self-protection
Sometimes referred to as mace or chili spray, pepper spray is the most effective non-lethal self-defense tool you can use in many situations. Pepper spray’s usefulness is thanks to capsaicin, a compound present in plants from the Capsicum family and the same chemical found in hot peppers. The potency of pepper spray depends on the amount of capsinoids in it. […]
05/09/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money
Herbalist Jan Berry, soap maker and author of “The Big Book of Homemade Products,” shares the following natural cleaning recipes that have been tested and proven to work well, clean better and help you save money. (h/t TheNerdyFarmWife.com) Prepare your ingredients You’ll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily […]
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