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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
11/19/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to improvising your own fishing rod
Whether you’re a newbie or a dedicated fishing enthusiast, it’s important to know how to make an improvised fishing rod. If you lose your survival gear, you can still make a fishing rod so you can feed yourself when SHTF. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) If your rod gets damaged because of an accident, you can make […]
11/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Essential survival gear that works as force multipliers
Force multipliers are modern tools that can greatly impact a survival situation. With tools like an ax or a fishing rod, individuals or a small survival group can meet their basic needs, like food and shelter, even if they’re trapped in the wilderness. (h/t to SurvivalSkillsGuide.com.) In a disaster scenario, your odds of surviving can be […]
11/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Unusual uses for pepper that resourceful preppers know
Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has several survival […]
11/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A homesteader’s guide to dehydrating herbs for long-term storage
Herbs can do more than boost the flavor of your dishes. Preppers know that various herbs deserve a place in their survival garden; these hardy plants don’t require as much water as vegetables, and they can be used as natural medicine, which is a crucial resource when SHTF. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) For instance, a sage leaf […]
11/14/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Is coffee a survival essential? Why you need to pack some beans in your cache
Do you start every day with a nice cup of joe? Even if you’re not a coffee aficionado, you may find that having coffee beans in your survival cache will benefit you when things go south. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) A lot of people rely on caffeine in coffee to start their day with an energy boost. Can you […]
11/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Simple survival shelters that you can build yourself
Knowing how to build a shelter is a vital skill to have, especially if you often go on outdoor trips. When SHTF and you lose your gear and supplies, you will need to build a shelter using whatever’s lying around in the wild. (ht/ to PreppersWill.com.) Survival experts follow the “Rule of Threes,” which states […]
11/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Prepping skills that teach kids self-sufficiency
Prepping is a multi-faceted way of living. Not many people are aware that survivalists incorporate prepping into many aspects of their life, like mental health and even parenting. In fact, you can teach your children some of the skills listed below to encourage self-sufficiency, which is a crucial quality for your kids to have when […]
11/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
This is a list of must-have tools that you need as part of your off-grid arsenal
Think about the items in your toolbox or your shed. Do you have what you need to make repairs on your homestead? Seasoned preppers will tell you that even before SHTF, you will need various hand tools and power tools to make living off-grid easier for you and your family. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) If you […]
11/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants
Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]
11/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to store fresh produce for the long-term
As a homesteader, there’s nothing more reassuring than seeing crops thrive in your home garden. For added food security, you can also learn more about long-term food storage. This way, you have access to produce even if the vegetables you want to eat aren’t in season or if there’s a food shortage when SHTF. However, one […]
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