Written by: Tom Harkins U.S. military personnel operate all over the world, often in extremely challenging conditions. In order to accomplish difficult missions, they have amassed a wealth of critical skills. Many of these skills are applicable to preppers, homesteaders and survivalists. If you want to survive, or even thrive in periods of uncertainty, here …
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Written by: Kathy Bernier John Harlin & Sons, 1950, Texas. It is my personal observation that nothing lasts as long as it did in our grandparents’ day. Clothing, cars, tools, kitchenware—pretty much everything seems to be made for our throwaway culture. It’s hard to know which came first, the chicken or the egg—are people demanding …
Okay everyone, I am now entering a zone which is a passion of mine; Baking Bread! Those who know me well understand that I am a good cook, but baking is a challenge for me. It's because of all the details and measurements... I love to experiment and cooking is my creative outlet -- hence, …
By Lora Krall Perfect Tyme for Thyme | Herbal Living Winter is cold, full of sickness and not much energy, it is the perfect tyme for thyme! The Greek word for thyme was said to mean “fumigate” for its strong balsamic odor. It was often used as an incense to dispel illness and germs in …
Written by: Kevin Danielsen Determining the specific ramifications after something like a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse weapon (EMP) attack, or even a Carrington Event-style coronal mass ejection (CME) is kind of a guessing game at this point. However, one thing we do know is that some of the most horrifying effects of an EMP disaster will …
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Usnea herb is very powerful. While I tend to not use the prefix ‘anti’ to describe how herbs work, this is one herb that can really be summed up with this prefix. Usnea is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal, making it a premier choice for all sorts of infections and wounds. This article will take a …
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Infant CPRWhile I am certified to perform CPR for infants, I am not certified to instruct others on how to perform CPR. Instead I am providing another source for you so that you too can come to the rescue, God-forbid, the need ever arise. The Baby Center: Expert Advise section has illustrated guides on first …
It’s winter outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t earn the mood-elevating, health-enhancing benefits of tending to plants. By Anna Archibald and Tabitha Grace | November /December 2017 If properly cared for, certain flowers, culinary herbs and even citrus plants can be grown inside. Photo by iStock/IPGGutenbergUKLtd Growing plants indoors adds vibrancy and cheer to our …
Written by: Steve Nubie I’ve been gardening for more than 40 years. I’m particularly fond of vegetable gardening, although my wife is an avid gardener with flowers and decorative plants. Both of us, though, have confronted the challenge of various forms of fungus growing on leaves, and we’re both very hesitant about any chemical sprays. …
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Written by: Daphne Cybele Van Schaick Can you stockpile fresh produce? Yes! You can integrate your extra garden and orchard produce (or weekly specials from the supermarket) into a well-planned stockpile that includes fresh produce, just like your great-grandparents did. Fresh items can be preserved for longer storage, and you can grow fruit trees, nut-bearing …
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