How to Make Fur Lined Mittens
Guest post by Julie Anne Eason A big part of survival in New England is keeping warm seven or eight months out of the year. I love fur, but I'll never be a "tan-your-own-animal-hide" kind of girl. So,...
How to Use Milkweed Fluff as Warm Insulation
Guest post by Julie Anne Eason In a long-term survival situation, eventually you're going to have to figure out how to stay warm using natural insulators. A trip down to your neighborhood high-tech...
Candles made from oranges
A candle is a solid block of fuel (commonly wax) and an embedded wick, which is lit to provide light, and sometimes heat. Today, most candles are made from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy...