Cooking and canning foods at home is so easy that even a beginner can quickly learn how to master it. Making and canning foods at home is also an inexpensive and healthy way to provide food for your family. It’s a method where you can set aside provisions in the event of a disaster. But […]
If you’ve ever watched the TV show Survivor, you’ll notice that one staple that producers always give contestants is rice. Rice keeps you filled up and provides easy meals when other supplies are hard to come by. You can make a wide variety of recipes using rice and it helps acts as a filler food […]
The Homestead Act of 1862 promised 60 acres of land to families who stayed on the property for 5 years and farmed it for prosperity. Today, cities and towns are once again resurrecting homestead incentives – but for different reasons. Instead of trying to populate an area that’s never seen the activity before, it’s now […]
When catastrophe hits, you want to be in the best physical and mental shape possible to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. It’s important to keep your immune system strong and your body pumped full of vitamins so that you don’t develop any deficiencies. Some people simply stockpile a basic multi vitamin for […]
When you make the decision to go off the grid and build a family property that allows you to be self sufficient and safe in the event of a crisis or disaster, you need to make sure it meets several requirements in addition to food and water. A good piece of property is first and […]
As soon as possible, you need to have your food supplies set aside for your long term survival. But for food to keep for any length of time, it has to be properly stored. Not all foods are good for long term storage, but many foods are. Certain foods, if properly stored, will last for […]