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03/25/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How to stay safe while you’re out shopping… even seasoned preppers forget these tips

Preppers don’t stop using their survival skills even when they’re not in their homes or gardens. In fact, preppers are always practicing situational awareness, a skill that’s particularly useful in crowded areas like a shopping mall. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) What is situational awareness? While other people are relaxed and carefree at the mall, preppers know that […]

03/24/2019 / By Zoey Sky

One seed at a time: Tips for growing your own vegetable garden

It can be daunting to plan your own garden, especially if you’re a beginner. If you need some help, we’re sharing some tips that can help you design a bountiful home garden. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) When planning a vegetable garden, start by outlining your goals for the coming growing season. If you’ve already started gardening, take note […]

03/21/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Food storage tips and tricks for preppers

Food storage, like learning and mastering various prepping skills, takes time and effort. To ensure that your survival stockpile has enough food to last your family for a long time when SHTF, follow the food storage tips enumerated below. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Stay within your budget. Stockpile different kinds of canned food that are shelf-stable, but […]

03/14/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping 101: Tips for building an emergency food supply

Prepping can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to this self-sufficient lifestyle. Take things slow and start by building an emergency food supply so you can keep your family well-fed even after SHTF. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Survival food basics Before you head to the grocery store, ask yourself this question: Do you want to buy pre-built food […]

03/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition

Like fitness and survival skills, steady food supply is a crucial part of a prepper’s life. When setting up your stockpile, you can stockpile canned food and dry goods, but nothing beats fresh, nutrient-rich superfoods like sprouts. Sprouts are full of vitamins and minerals. Whether you live in a small apartment or you want to […]

03/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s an easy way to make charcoal and biochar for your homestead

Preppers are frugal and unless it’s absolutely necessary, they won’t spend money on anything that they can make, grow, find, or trade for. This is why it’s important to know how to make biochar, which can boost soil health in your garden, and charcoal, which is used for cooking fuel. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com.) What is biochar? Biochar […]

03/11/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Grow, harvest, and preserve your own onions – here’s how

A prepper pantry isn’t complete without superfoods like onions (Allium cepa). But how do you grow these tear-inducing yet delicious vegetables? (h/t to SelfReliantSchool.com.) Tips for growing onions Before you start planting onion seeds or transplants, find out which onion variety will thrive in your location. There are three onion varieties: short, intermediate, or long day. Every […]

03/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape

Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards and urban […]

03/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader

Homesteading is a lifestyle that promotes self-sufficiency. To become self-sufficient, it is important to learn most of the prepping and survival skills listed below. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Animal breeding – Animal breeding is a reliable cash-generating skill. Aquaponics – Aquaponics incorporates gardening with a natural aquatic ecosystem. Baking – If you learn how to bake, […]

03/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Handy items and resources to stockpile before SHTF

If you’re new to prepping, remember that it’s better to stock up on supplies and miscellaneous items that you may need before SHTF. Don’t wait until it’s too late to fill your pantry or stockroom with useful items. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Most stockrooms are filled with food and water, but wise preppers know that you also need […]

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