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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
06/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to preserving food in lard
If you’re searching for a natural way to preserve food in animal fat, look no further than lard. Naturally salt-cured meat, like bacon, contains salt, a great preserving agent. Thanks to the salt in bacon, bacteria can’t multiply in the meat. However, there’s a healthier, more natural method that lessens the salt content used for this […]
06/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The versatile safety pin: 17 reasons you should have some in your bugout bag and survival cache
When packing a bugout bag, have you ever considered including some useful odds and ends like the versatile safety pin? It may not seem like much but the safety pin deserves some space in your bugout bag (BOB) or everyday carry kit (EDC kit). Ideally, you should have a BOB, first aid kit, and an […]
06/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to grow potatoes in a bucket
Potatoes, which are rich in starch, are a staple in prepper food stockpiles. You don’t even need a huge plot of land to cultivate them. In fact, you can grow potatoes in several buckets! (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Before you start planting potatoes in random buckets, gather these materials first: A bucket — Get a bucket […]
06/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Desperate for coffee but the “S” just hit the fan? Try these 5 substitutes instead
While most preppers are ready to forego modern conveniences like refrigeration and air conditioning when SHTF, not everyone can go through every day without a cup of joe. If you’re heavily reliant on coffee but you want to prepare for various disaster scenarios where coffee won’t be easily available, you can rest easy. Even if […]
06/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Learning from our forefathers: Essential pioneer skills you need to know today
Pioneers hailed from the states of Massachusetts and Virginia back in the 1600s, and these brave souls traveled west “behind a constantly moving frontier.” The first pioneer farmers, frontier soldiers, fur traders, hunters, surveyors, and trappers learned how to survive off of the land through hard work and some creativity. The pioneers only had themselves and the land […]
06/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A handy tip sheet on the best way to store fuel…just in case
Fuel storage is an important thing to consider, especially if you want to stay prepared before SHTF, or even if you just want to make sure that you have access to fuel for home use. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com.) Fuel storage options If you want to store gasoline, take note that it is a difficult fuel to […]
06/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why you should begin homesteading today
While there are differences between homesteading and prepping, both lifestyles emphasize self-sufficiency. Homesteaders and preppers alike often live off-grid, maintain a food stockpile, plan ahead to conserve resources, and do everything in their power to be self-reliant. But is homesteading for you? Before you start homesteading, take note that this is no easy task. But […]
06/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Another prepping guide: How you can make bread in a can
Bread is a favorite when it comes to food staples, and it’s a versatile carbohydrate that can be used to make filling sandwiches. It’s also a handy food item to have because preppers know that even bread can be baked in a can. With the right ingredients and a simple coffee can or some smaller cans, […]
06/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A beginner prepper’s guide to composting
Homesteaders often use compost (or decomposed organic matter) so that the various plants in their gardens can flourish. If you’re interested in starting your own homestead or if you just want to ensure that your backyard garden stays green all year long, make your own compost. Composts are considered natural soil cultivators that can make […]
05/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Beyond wood and bark: Survival materials from trees also include sap, resin, and pitch
Aside from providing us with yummy syrup for our pancakes, did you know that sap, along with resin and pitch, has survival uses? (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com.) When possible, try to gather naturally occurring resin. This means sourcing material from a tree that is already secreting sap instead of intentionally taking sap from an undamaged tree. Take note that […]
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