June 9, 2013 - "How to make Almond Milk". The first time I tried Almond Milk was during a survival class which I took telling me what I could eat when in the wilderness. Unfortunately, they did not tell us how to make the milk but merely give us a sample to taste. To see a chart telling you how to make this drink click here

June 7, 2013 - "Pam’s Fresh Broccoli with Potato Soup" Joseph Parish. As we generally do when we are bestowed with an abundance of fresh vegetables we will preserve some by freezing, canning or dehydrating them and of course we will use a small portion to make a meal. In the case of our broccoli given to us by a friend, I dehydrated the majority of it and Pam made a pot of Broccoli soup. Click here

June 7, 2013 - "Blanching Vegetables" Joseph Parish. A close friend recently provided us with some freshly grown broccoli and there is simply no way that was going to waste. Being more of a dehydrated foods fan than I am of freeing produce, I decided that dehydrating was the way to go in preserving my broccoli. In order to do a proper job of this there are certain rules that must be followed. The first is blanching the vegetables. Click here

June 6, 2013 - "Save a lot specials" Visited Save a lot today and found the following items on sale. Tuna fish was selling for $.69 per can. That is the cheapest I have seen it for some time now. Summer time is here and they had Mustard on sale for $.69 as well. With the summer comes macaroni and potato salad so we grabbed a few extra mayo's at $2.79. Lastly, since we are heavy seafood eaters we got several packages of Salmon priced at $3.99.     

June 6, 2013 - "Clothespin + Trash = Improvised Alarm" By David Morris. Today, I’m going to share a dirt cheap intrusion detection device that you can make with common household items or even trash in some cases. Click here

June 6, 2013 - "A Recipe for Homemade Itch Relief Stick" By Andrea. Spring is here and summer is on it’s way. The children are loving the warmer weather and already enjoying more time outdoors.  With all of that, the signs of biting insects — itchy arms and legs – are beginning to appear! The past few days, I’ve been hard at work preparing and re-stocking our family’s herbal first aid kit. So today I want to share with you a few homemade remedies for dealing with itchy bug bites. Click here

June 6, 2013 - "45 Uses For Lemons That Will Blow Your Socks Off" Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. However the diversity of applications for lemons far exceeds general knowledge and once you read the following list, you’ll likely want to stock at least a few lemons in your kitchen 24-7. Click here

June 3, 2013 - "Mushroom Identification for Beginners" Time for a little training session. Here is a very well done training session on how to identify mushrooms. Remember however be very sure of what you are eating. Click on the image below to view the video.

June 3, 2013 - "Homemade Remedies for Poison Ivy" Kassidy Emmerson. Ever since I was a child, when the summer months roll around, I have gotten Poison Ivy. Lucky me. Some people aren't allergic to the usual chemical that's found in the oil on Poison Ivy leaves. Unfortunately, millions of people across the United States, including myself, are indeed allergic. So, people like us need to know some homemade remedies for Poison Ivy. Click here

June 2, 2013 - "President's List Letter" I guess it is better late than never but here is my winter letter for my grades in school. Still maintaining a straight 4.0 average. Kind of proud of that with only one year or so to go. Click on image to enlarge.

June 2, 2013 - "A simple Rain Barrel" Here is a simple rain barrel that is easy to make and cost effective. I plan to make one this coming month.

May 26, 2013 - "Canned Peaches Are As Nutritious As Fresh. Really?" By Allison Aubrey. Canned peaches can pack as many, or in some cases, more nutrients than fresh ones, research suggest. But be sure to skip the added syrup. But a new published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture finds that canned peaches (yes, from the grocery store canned aisle) are as loaded with nutrients as fresh peaches. And in some cases, they pack more of a nutritional punch. About time i say. Canned foods can be used successfully in your emergency food preps. Click here

May 22, 2013 - "Victorian Pharmacy" The Victorian Pharmacy is a historical documentary TV series in four parts which was first shown on BBC in 2010. It was filmed as a historical documentary which looked at life in the 19th Century and how the people attempted to cure common ailments. Since some of the ingredients of Victorian remedies are now either illegal or known to be dangerous, Nick Barber often uses his modern pharmaceutical knowledge to produce similar products without those ingredients. This series of videos are interesting and informative. Click here

May 22, 2013 - "Fire Starting with your Headlamp" What would you do if you were stuck out in the woodland without any sort of lighter or means of starting a fire? This video will provide you with the knowledge necessary to start a fire out in the wilderness with nothing more than a source of ignition and an item that will fire up. To view the video Click here

May 22, 2013 - Pam's Recipes" With the upcoming holidays coming quickly Pam has included multiple potato salad recipes in today's selection. Be sure to check it out.

May 22, 2013 - "Are you at risk to be buried alive?" by Joseph Parish. As we sit on our sofa and watch the evening news on the television we sadly view all the devastation which has transpired in Oklahoma. Watching with intent eyes we begin to ponder the possible purchase of a safe room or storm shelter. After witnessing all the horrid deaths which have taken place we go to the internet and begin researching these safe areas that can be built into your homestead. Naturally, our hearts go out to these families who have lost loved ones in this disaster however perhaps you may be thinking along the lines of getting either a safe room or a storm shelter. In our way of thinking we would consider this as an emergency insurance policy and in many ways we would be right in viewing it as such. We continually see the rescue efforts from the personnel attempting to free the people from the ruble of the tornado aftermath and questions start to come to mind. Click here

May 19, 2013 - "Planting vegetables in containers" Joseph Parish. I am frequently asked if various vegetables can be planted and grown in containers. The short answer to this is “Yes”. You can plant any sort of vegetable in just about any type of container however trash cans and totes are excellent choices. My wife prefers to use large flower pots but the choice of materials is up to you. All you need to do is ensure that what ever container you use has adequate water drainage holes to allow excess water to escape but not large enough to lose your soil. Click here

May 18, 2013 - "Potato farming dwindling because of water shortage”. Readers and preppers take note of this and read between the lines. Weld County in Greeley Colorado is losing some of its potato crop this year because of a shortage of water. The last local large-scale grower of the crop plans to raise half of its potatoes outside of the state. Weld County has gone from growing 3,800 acres of potatoes on 66 farms in the 1980s to what's expected to be about 550 acres this year, from two farmers. This is not just confined to Colorado or a few western states but is happening at an alarming rate across the country. Be wise and plan accordingly.