Though we all want to live, most of us do not have the skills to conquer a world where the adage “Survival of the Fittest” is a daily task. We have been too complacent with the idea of comfort that … Continue reading
I was recently hired by Overstock.com to write an article for their new site O.info. The goal of O.info is to be a source of user-generated how-to guides on all manner of subjects. The category that seemed to fit me … 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
Homesteading in itself can have many components to it: growing, harvesting, raising small and large livestock, preserving the bounty, fabric and yarn skills, soap making, candle making, prepping, herbalism, and many other things that make up your homesteading lifestyle. Because … Continue reading
Here’s a question for you – what things do you carry in your pockets every day? Your EDC, or Every Day Carry, is probably an item or two – or a group of items which you consider to be practical … 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
Evaluating survival readiness takes more than just 13 questions. However these thirteen skills to learn in the areas of food, water, shelter, protection and communication will form a solid foundation of preparation and readiness. 1. Finding Food: The ability to … Continue reading
Editors Note: The following guest article has been generously contributed by reader Sideliner 1950 and discusses preparations many of us neglect. Disasters don’t only happen when we are expecting them, so to leave preparedness practices behind when you are traveling … Continue reading
Swiss Shocker Triggers Gigantic Losses For Banks, Hedge Funds And Currency Traders By Michael Snyder The absolutely stunning decision by the Swiss National Bank to decouple from the euro has triggered billions of dollars worth of losses all over the globe. Citigroup … 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
Shopping malls across America are going to look a whole lot emptier soon. An exodus of giant retailers is beginning with the announcement of hundreds of store closures and thousands of people newly unemployed. The first of January, I broke … Continue reading
The irony is almost worse than 9/11. Then, President Bush responded by stating, with bravado, that they attacked us because they hate our freedoms. This time, the attack against the publication of satirical Mohammed cartoon, was not only an act … Continue reading