From treating minor cuts and wounds to major medical emergencies, there is no doubt that having a well-stocked first aid kit can go a long way in treating various injuries in a survival situation. In dire circumstances, what you have in your first aid kit might even mean the difference between life and death. Stay … Continue reading Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF
10 Medicinal herbs that every prepper needs when SHTF
Herbs aren’t just used to enhance the flavor of food. When SHTF, preppers know which medicinal herbs can be used to address different health complaints like headaches or a sore throat. It’s easy to grow various kinds of medicinal herbs in your garden or on your patio. Even if you live in an apartment, you … Continue reading 10 Medicinal herbs that every prepper needs when SHTF
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 don’t … Continue reading Food storage tips and tricks for preppers
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 add … Continue reading Why sprouts are the ultimate prepper food for cost-effective nutrition
Maintaining oral health even during SHTF: Natural toothache remedies
Your teeth are the hardest part of your body, but if you don’t take proper care of them, they can easily succumb to the effects of poor dietary or lifestyle choices. When SHTF, taking care of your oral health can only become infinitely harder. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that you can use to relieve … Continue reading Maintaining oral health even during SHTF: Natural toothache remedies
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. 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, you’ll never have to buy grocery store bread, … Continue reading Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader
Arnica salve is an herbal medicine that smart preppers keep in their emergency kits
Knowing about various medicinal plants can help you survive in a post-SHTF world. Preppers often use arnica or wolf’s bane, an herb with anti-inflammatory properties, to create natural remedies for pain relief. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) What is arnica? Arnica is an herb with potent healing properties. You can use this plant to make an arnica salve, which … Continue reading Arnica salve is an herbal medicine that smart preppers keep in their emergency kits
How to prep for the worst when you’re chronically ill or disabled
It may be considerably more difficult to prep for disaster scenarios if you have a chronic illness or a disability, but it isn’t impossible. Sometimes, a sharp mind can overcome the obstacles of the body. If you are skilled and knowledgeable enough, your chances of survival may even be greater than that of an able-bodied person … Continue reading How to prep for the worst when you’re chronically ill or disabled
A natural herbicide that really works
Every homeowner wants to keep their gardens weed-free, but it’s always better to use natural weed killers that won’t harm the environment. One such option is a natural mix that contains distilled white vinegar and some salt. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Vinegar for home gardening Unlike commercial herbicides with toxic chemicals, distilled white vinegar is natural and won’t damage the … Continue reading A natural herbicide that really works
How to make your own homemade water filter
Water is essential to survival, even more so than food. Even in the best of conditions, you probably won’t last more than 10 days without access to clean, drinking water, but you might be able to survive for four to six weeks without food. At the same time, it is important to either purify, filter, … Continue reading How to make your own homemade water filter
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