So you found an old bag of beans lurking in the back of your pantry, and you’re ready to give them new life. You toss them in a pot, hoping they’ll turn out tender and creamy, but they stay as tough as tiny pebbles, no matter how long you simmer Read more…
Essential Self-Defense Knowledge for Gun Owners: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls We try to mentally prepare for the need to defend ourselves, but there’s a component of the mental preparation that many overlook. Its’ the legal aspect. For preppers and concealed carry holders, the legal side of self-defense is as important as Read more…
Ever been halfway through a recipe and realized you’re out of that one ingredient that holds the whole thing together? You look in the pantry, hoping it’s miraculously appeared since the last time you checked. Spoiler: it hasn’t. But fear not! With a dash of creativity and some smart substitutions, Read more…
The Humble Pickled Egg… If you’ve ever walked past those large jars of pickled eggs at your local pub with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism, you’re looking at a piece of food preservation history that’s as practical today as it was in Victorian England. These protein-packed pearls aren’t just Read more…
The Great Water Storage Myth: Why You Can Stop Playing Musical Bottles Ever feel like you’re running a water bottle retirement home, constantly cycling out perfectly good H2O because some prepper website told you to? Well, grab your favorite hydration vessel and settle in, because I’m about to flip the Read more…
Your Apartment Wall: The Next Generation Salad Bar If you’ve ever looked at your apartment walls and thought, “Well, that’s a waste of perfectly good growing space,” you’re about to become your landlord’s worst nightmare – in the best possible way, of course. Welcome to the world of vertical salad Read more…
Surprise! Your Houseplants Might Be Your Next Meal: A Guide to Indoor Edible Landscaping If you’ve ever joked about being so hungry you could eat a houseplant, well, turns out you might be onto something. While we don’t recommend munching on your entire indoor jungle (please don’t eat that philodendron Read more…
Preparedness Gold Hiding in Plain Sight: Common Items That Could Save Your Life Think preparedness requires expensive gear and specialty items? Think again. Some of the most valuable preparedness tools are probably sitting in your cabinets right now, masquerading as everyday items. Let’s look at verified, tested uses for common Read more…
Let’s talk about one of the most underappreciated heroes in the preparedness world: the mylar emergency blanket. You know the ones – those crinkly, shiny sheets that look like they were stolen from a 1970s disco party. At about $1 each, they’re cheaper than a cup of fancy coffee, but Read more…
Preparedness Pro Community: Where Self-Reliance Meets Strength in Numbers! Ever tried to pat yourself on the back after successfully canning 50 pounds of tomatoes? Or wished you could share your excitement about your first successful sourdough starter with someone who actually gets it? Well, get ready for some good news Read more…