As the continued warning signs of a collapse unfold, more and more people are waking up to the realization that NOW is the time to prepare. Unfortunately, a lot of the survival gear and supplies people need can seem overly … Continue reading
It’s all about cocoa ‘flavanols’. An amazing new report in the journal Nature Neuroscience reveals that a test group of volunteers aged from 50 to 69, after having a daily cup of cocoa* (details below), “after three months that person … Continue reading
The last few weeks I have been in “squirrel mode”. I have been buying large amounts of grapes and FREEZING them before the season ends! I do NOT like the grapes that they have in the grocery stores during the … Continue reading
Health seems to be on a general decrease in North America. Each year we’re swarmed by statistics of the high obesity rates, increasing incidents of high cholesterol, and poor cardiovascular health. But what on earth is going wrong? As the … Continue reading
Many of us have moved out to our homesteads and found ways to become self sufficient. Many of us have also found renewable sources of food, such as locally produced milk. But most of us are still dependent on electricity … Continue reading
Plantain is one of my all time favorite herbs. It grows EVERYWHERE, and is super easy to spot once you learn how to identify it. No, we’re not talking about the banana-like plantain, but a “weed” that I’m betting is … Continue reading
Recently, Pat Henry wrote more thought-provoking articles concerning the motivations of preppers wishing for an aptly named “reset” event. He rightly addressed their desire for no one to be harmed as well as their desire to (re)discover more meaning in … Continue reading
Searching for food and living off the land in the winter may sound tough, and truth be told, it is. But it’s not impossible. While it’s true that there is not the same variety of edible plants and animals available, … Continue reading
Using salt for preserving (curing) meat has been a big part of food preservation seemingly forever and the technique is still used today. Dry salting or using a salt brine would be one way to preserve meat while living in … Continue reading
One of the most difficult things for people to do is to anticipate change. For the most part, we see the future based on the way things are today coupled with how they’ve ‘always been’ relating to our own sphere … Continue reading
One of the first things most preppers begin stocking is an emergency food supply. This is great, but it’s only part of the picture. Canned and freeze-dried food is more than adequate for a short-term disaster, but when it lasts several … Continue reading
You know the best diets are the ones where you can eat things that feel naughty but are not! Personally, I tend to feel guilty, but why feel guilty when you can eat something as delicious as this for breakfast, … Continue reading
If you have ever wondered how you could cut your grocery bill while cutting back on food scraps, here is an idea for you and the whole family. Why not regrow your vegetables? That’s right, you can regrow many favorite … Continue reading