Can bay leaves really work as a pest repellent? There’s very little scientific evidence that bay leaves are effective against pests in our flour and other dry goods, and yet so many people swear by it, including our trusted great-great-grandmothers and all of those in between. In fact, bay leaves Read more…
Living in an underground home offers many advantages, from energy efficiency and growing my garden indoors, to natural disaster protection. However, it comes with a unique challenge: rodents. These unwelcome guests can wreak havoc on carefully stored food supplies, threatening years of preparedness efforts. As an avid prepper residing in Read more…
By Kellene Vaile In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world sleeps and dreams, I rise. My hands, calloused from labor, reach for the tools that will shape our future. I am a prepper, a guardian of hope in uncertain times. To my family, I make this solemn vow: Read more…
In a world where societal structures have broken down, the ability to survive and thrive becomes paramount. Among the myriad tools available for such scenarios, the bow and arrow stand out as a remarkably versatile and effective choice. This ancient weapon system, honed over millennia, offers numerous advantages in terms Read more…
When it comes to food preparedness, I’ve learned that few items are as versatile, cost-effective, and shelf-stable as rice. My 18 months living in the Philippines taught me invaluable lessons about food security and meal planning, with rice at the center of it all. In this article, I want to Read more…
In the world of comfort food, few dishes can compete with the rich, hearty goodness of Cuban Black Beans. This humble yet flavorful dish has been a staple in Cuban cuisine for generations, and for good reason. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly versatile and budget-friendly. Today, I’ve decided Read more…
So, you’ve decided to dip your toes into the world of preparedness. Kudos! But before you go off the deep end and start hoarding canned beans like they’re going out of style, let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. The Preparedness Roadmap: More Than Just Food Read more…
Prepping, real prepping, isn’t all about stuff. And yet that’s the first question I hear from beginning and even established preppers–what kind of “stuff” do I need or “what am I forgetting?” But in a world where doomsday preppers are stockpiling enough beans to survive the apocalypse (and the inevitable Read more…
Move over, regular greens! There’s a new superhero in town, and it’s wearing a tiny cape. Enter microgreens: the pint-sized powerhouses that are taking the culinary and preparedness worlds by storm. These adorable little plants are like the overachieving younger siblings of full-grown vegetables, packing a nutritional punch that would Read more…
When disaster strikes, everyday items can become vital tools for survival. Today, I’m highlighting coffee filters. Coffee filters, those humble papers, are surprisingly versatile in emergency situations. They’re fairly inexpensive and require very little space. Be sure to get the unbleached kind if you’re going to substitute them for anything Read more…