Why All the Fuss About 11-11-11?

Fringe, Opinion

Why All the Fuss About 11-11-11?

3 Comments 10 November 2011

Many have suggested that some sort of major catastrophe will occur on 11-11-11. But why is this date so significant and why do so many seem to think we need to batten down the hatches and get ready for something big to happen tomorrow?

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Extreme Couponing: Student Saves $300 a Month

News, Self Reliance

Extreme Couponing: Student Saves $300 a Month

2 Comments 22 July 2011

Lauren Liggett, a 22-year-old college student from Carthage, Mo., found herself hooked the moment she saw the pilot episode of the TLC reality show “Extreme Couponing” in December.

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Backyard Chickens

Resources

Backyard Chickens

3 Comments 31 May 2011

Growing up, I remember going to the farm store and seeing all the cute little chicks in their metal tins. All of us kids would bug my Mom to death about letting us have one to bring home.

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Companion Planting

Books, Resources

Companion Planting

1 Comment 19 April 2011

Having tried my hand at organic gardening last year with mixed results, I decided to do a little research this time around and I’m finding that when it comes to gardening, a little bit of planning goes a long way.

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Raising Ayla – Training the Perfect Survival Dog

How To, Self Sufficiency

Raising Ayla – Training the Perfect Survival Dog

3 Comments 10 February 2011

Owning a survival dog for comfort as well as protection has been a major goal of mine for the last several years. But knowing what a big responsibility this is, I knew we needed to be in the right place in our lives before we could accomplish that goal. Now, after settling into a place [...]

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Female Perspective on Survivalism and Preparedness

Survivalism, Video

Female Perspective on Survivalism and Preparedness

No Comments 14 January 2011

This one’s for the ladies!

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Action Alert—Now the FDA Is Going After Vitamin C!

Health, News

Action Alert—Now the FDA Is Going After Vitamin C!

No Comments 07 January 2011

The FDA has just notified small pharmacies that they will no longer be allowed to manufacture or distribute injectable vitamin C—despite its remarkable power to heal conditions that conventional medicine can’t touch. Please help reverse this outrageous decision!

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Survival Girl’s Series: Prepping the Kids

Opinion

Survival Girl’s Series: Prepping the Kids

9 Comments 12 November 2010

How well are we prepping our kids for the impending disaster?

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Winter Survival 101

Resources

Winter Survival 101

4 Comments 08 November 2010

With winter on our heels, now is a good time to revisit and update our current preparations to make sure they are sufficient for our current needs.

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Food & Drink, Homesteading, How To, Video

Survival Girl’s Self Sufficient Series – Make the Most of Your Fall Harvest With Canning

3 Comments 29 September 2010

As the harvest season is drawing to a close this year, I can’t help but feel plagued by the idea that I won’t have a fresh salad on the dinner table and a big bowl of fruit on the counter like I’m used to. I’ve been spoiled by fresh organic produce strait from the garden [...]

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How To

Survival Girl Series: Make Your Own!

8 Comments 30 August 2010

One of the most rewarding things in life is the ability create things. As a Prepper, I really enjoy “Do It Yourself” projects that help me to discover new ways for my family to become more self sufficient. One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is scour through my folder of “How [...]

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How To

Survival Girl’s Self Sufficient Series Pt2: Homemade Laundry Detergent

3 Comments 29 July 2010

A fellow Prepper and good friend of mine is always coming up with new ways to be self sufficient. She’s a great example of suburban homesteading as she manages to keep a bee hive, chicken coup and huge organic garden all on her acre lot right smack-dab in the middle of the burbs. She’s always [...]

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How to Make Butter

Food & Drink, How To

How to Make Butter

2 Comments 26 July 2010

As the main shopper in my household, I’m always looking for ways to save on the grocery bill, especially when it comes to basic staples of the pantry that my family consumes regularly.

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How To

Emergency Contingency Plan

11 Comments 05 August 2008

Have you ever thought about what you and your family members would do if disaster strikes and you have no way to communicate with each other? How would you know if everyone was okay? How would you be able to get to each other if the roads were impassable? Let’s just picture a scenario where [...]

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