Another St. Louis Police shooting of a black man just 5 miles away from the Ferguson, MO shooting that’s the cause of so much unrest this week. (WARNING: You can watch it on mute and see what happens just fine, but if you watch it with sound there is plenty Read more…
What You Need to Know About Lice– By Guest Contributor Jackie K. What I know now, compared to what I knew in January of 2010, are worlds apart. If you’ve never had the pleasure of being exposed to lice, count your blessing. I never experienced them as a child, Read more…
Everyone has the right to defend themselves. Fact: 100% of ALL firearm “accidents” occur as a result of someone violating one of the four most critical safety rules in the ownership and use of a firearm. Firearms don’t kill people as the media would have us believe, any more than Read more…
Hey there, I’ve been busy preparing for an education event that I’m taking part in this weekend. It’s an event that I’ve attended (and taught at) regularly and I’ve not missed it over the past 4 years. I got to thinking today about how much I wanted to do to Read more…
I decided that it was time for me to share with you my original list of 85 different things that I’ve come up with over the years that just might be a dead giveaway that you’re a prepper. If you find that you can nod your head to even 10 Read more…
We hope that this Independence Day means more to you than just BBQs and summer fun. We hope that you’ll be able to do something to strengthen your personal independence and self-sufficiency. We’ll be on vacation until th 7th of July, but we’ll be back with regular articles at that Read more…
Is Homeschooling Right for You?–by Guest Contributor Penni Batty There’s a whole lot of buzz about public school these days. As a home school mom of six children, I think I’ve probably heard every existing argument in favor of it, and yet, the more of these arguments I hear, Read more…
A reader asks a question about preserving candy without a FoodSaver: Question: “Hi Kellene, Your site helps me so much, thank you. I know you preserve chocolate and candy. Can I do that with oxygen absorbers in mason jars? if so, should they be unpackaged, like M&Ms? I don’t Read more…
Heiss Kartoffel Salat (aka Hot German Potato Salad) — Preparedness Pro I love trying new recipes, especially ones of International Fare. Today’s recipe comes to us from across the Atlantic from the beautiful country of Germany. My dear friend Shawna shared this with me recently and I can tell Read more…
62 Reasons Why my Bandana was Saved from the Donation Pile–by Guest Contributor Emily S Over the years I have accumulated a collection of bandanas which I have received from various events, activities and as gifts. After their immediate use had passed I would wash, fold, and tuck them away Read more…