Friday, August 31, 2018

Surviving Vacation With 5 Simple And Practical Tips

A plan for surviving vacation may not often cross our minds, but it is still an essential thing that all of us should consider. Perhaps one of the most dangerous things we regularly do is to go on vacation. I realize it may sound like I’m talking facetiously, but I’m not. An amazing number of […]

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Is Coconut Oil A Dangerous “Killer Poison” And A Threat To Your Health?

Is coconut oil poison an issue that people should take seriously? Cyanide is a deadly poison, and so is a bite from a venomous snake. However, Dr. Karin Michels, in her recent declaration at the University of Freiburg in Germany, made a far more surprising statement. In her lecture entitled “Coconut oil and other Nutritional […]

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Are You Really Ready For When The Power Grid Goes Down?

Are we really ready if the power grid goes down? The dangers to our aging, fragile electrical grid are numerous. Over the last few years, many of us have focused on the risk of an EMP, mostly fueled by North Korea’s nuclear and ICBM testing. But that may not be the biggest risk our power […]

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Preparing Your Body For Survival Situations

Don’t just depend on going to the gym and working out. Do some actual physical labor to train your body for survival situations. I live in an area with one of the highest rates of obesity in the nation. A few years ago, we were number one, but someone else has managed to pass us […]

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Top 10 Plants To Grow For Chicken Feed

You might want to consider supplementing your chicken feed with some great plants around your garden. Besides saving you money, these plants sampled here have a high nutritional value and they are good for your chicken. Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self reliance. Feeding those chickens […]

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Herb Spirals: The Best Way To Grow Maximum Plants In Minimum Space

Herb Spirals It is easy to just get back into the routine of how you have typically gardened in the past. But it is worth considering that there are now many techniques that can make your gardening easier, more productive and even require less space. One of these techniques is using herb spirals. It’s a […]

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

4 Deadly (And Easy-To-Make) Self-Defense Weapons

Homemade Melee Weapons Guns have been referred to as “the great equalizer,” and there’s no weapon which can come close to them in that regard. A lot of the popularity of firearms is due to the fact that anyone can use them effectively, not only the strong and agile. The young, the old, men, women […]

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How To Live Off-Grid Without A Refrigerator

How to live off-grid without a refrigerator Maybe it’s an emergency situation, like a hurricane or thunder storm causing a long-term power outage. Or maybe it’s just personal preference – more and more people find themselves wanting to truly live the off-the-grid lifestyle. Whatever the reason, more people are making the choice to live without […]

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How To Turn Your Backyard Chickens Into Homestead Money-Makers

Backyard Chickens So you’ve decided that backyard chickens would be a good addition to your self-sufficient lifestyle. Now comes the more difficult part. What exactly are you going to do with those chickens you see scratching and nesting in your mind’s eye? Are you raising them for eggs only? Maybe you are remembering those expensive, […]

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Long-Term Food Storage For Those Who Care About Taste

Food with a long shelf life Often when talking about foods with a long shelf life, the items we describe don’t comprise a very appealing diet. Living on rice and beans in a survival situation is very practical, but after about a week I imagine we’d all be sick of the same meal over and […]

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Black Raspberry Wine

Black Raspberry Wine is easy to make at home, and doesn’t require a lot of special equipment. Learn how to make your own today! If you stumble across a patch of wild black raspberries in the summertime, you’re in for a real treat. They look like a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry, but […]

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Are Twin Cows Sterile?

Well… Maybe, maybe not. When it comes to the question of whether or not twin cows are sterile, there isn’t a simple, clear cut answer. At least, not without some testing. Considering we’ve had several bouts (Batches? Sets?) of twins in our Brown Swiss cattle herd lately, I figured it was high-time to talk about […]

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7 Startling And Life-Changing Health Benefits Of Beets

You will start to enjoy the full health benefits of beets as you incorporate them into your diet. While beets may look quite ordinary, they are a source of great nourishment for the human body. Once you start looking at beets as fantastic vegetables and incorporate them into your diet, you will then enjoy the […]

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The Scary Truth About How We Lost All Sense Of Truth

Bob Dylan said, “times they are a changing” … but does ultimate truth ever change? It’s not a stretch in any sense to say that our postmodern world no longer believes in absolute truth. Objective knowledge and absolute truth are long since gone. Fragmentation, multi-culturalism, and rejection of any overarching meaning are now culturally normal […]

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Monday, August 27, 2018

How To Handle Raw Milk And Make It Last Longer

Raw Milk from a Cow Whether you have been a longtime homesteader or are just getting started, you probably have a cow or a small herd of goats to provide you with milk. The first thing to know is how to properly treat the raw milk you’ve gotten from your cow or goats. People often […]

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Off-Grid Home Remedies For Dry Eyes

Dry Eyes Image source: eyecareneworleans.com Dry eyes can make you feel miserable. Fortunately, natural home remedies exist that can ease the itch and relieve the burning. In order to select the best treatment for your eyes, start by determining the cause. Causes of Dry Eyes Dry eyes may be the result of environmental causes. If […]

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Surviving Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning

When faced with the task of surviving summer heat, maintaining an ideal body temperature is one of our highest priorities. When faced with the task of surviving summer heat, maintaining an ideal body temperature is one of our highest priorities. If we look at the “rule of 3s” it’s right there at the top. Our […]

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Immune Elderberry Astragalus Gummies

Keeping your family healthy and choosing natural remedies does not need to be an oxymoron. These immune supporting elderberry astragalus gummies are perfect for everyone in the family, and it will make it more fun to take their “medicine”. When the cold and flu hits, you want relief fast. Some mineral rich bone broth, plenty […]

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The Scary Truth About How We Lost All Sense Of Truth

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20 Easy-to-Build DIY Firewood Shed Plans and Design Ideas

Do you heat your home with wood during the colder months of the year? Are you searching for the perfect place to store your chopped wood? Look no further because we have you covered. I’ll be bringing you excellent firewood shed plans and design ideas. It’s our hope you’ll find the one which will meet […]

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4 Simple Animal Traps For Off-Grid Survival

Animal Trap Survival snares and traps will help feed the family during a long-term disaster or simply if you’re looking to supplement the menu choices when living off the grid or on a rural homestead. Traps and snares hang, trap, crush or choke the prey. The best type of snare or trap to construct is […]

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Off The Grid Places To Live: Five States With The Lowest Taxes

Is your state’s tax rate ranked in the top 5? Residents of Wyoming pay the least taxes in the United States, while New Yorkers pay the most. That’s the conclusion of a recent study by the Tax Foundation which ranked the 10 best and 10 worst states for taxes. The study proved what many of […]

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12 Ways Thyme Oil Can Heal, Help You Sleep, And Even Chase Away Bugs

Thyme Oil Thyme essential oil, made from the herb Thymus vulgaris, has been traditionally used in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years as a common remedy for a number of ailments. It had a widespread reputation across many countries and ancient cultures. The Egyptians used it for embalming; the Greek for courage; the Romans […]

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Bats: The Misunderstood And Underappreciated Homestead Helper

Bat Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Many of us fear them and do what we can to keep them away. As a result, we destroy their habitats and kill them by the thousands. While we think this makes us safer from both potential disease and the occasional startle when we […]

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Make Yourself 3 Times More Likely To Survive A Heart Attack

Heart Attack The odds of surviving a heart attack have increased significantly over the past several decade, due to several factors. Some measures include medications and high tech interventions, while others involve lifestyle changes which you can implement at home. Let’s begin by looking at beneficial herbs. Consider The Benefits Of Herbs Herbs such as […]

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8 Life-Saving Items Every Woman Should Have In Her Purse

bug-out bag Ladies, this is for you. When it comes to carrying survival items with you wherever you go, you’re extremely fortunate. You have an entire purse at your disposal to stash as many survival items as you want. In what follows I’m going to show you how to cleverly turn your purse into a […]

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Build Your Own Solar-Powered Backup System

Solar Power When The Grid Goes Down When most people think of emergency power, they usually think of gasoline, propane or diesel generators. While generators make a lot of sense in an emergency situation, they do have some tactical downsides. First of all, most generators are relatively loud when they are running, and when coupled […]

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Canning Food 101: Water Bath Canning Basics

Canning Food In our household, canning food saves a great deal of money. We grow most of our own produce in our little front-yard garden and then we “put up” as much of it as possible, which is pretty much everything we don’t eat fresh right out of the garden. To can enough produce to […]

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Why You Need A Tactical Vest (And Why You May Not)

Tactical Vest – Image source: ebay Tactical vests are a popular item in many survival armories. No doubt, some buy one because it looks “cool,” but others are interested in the true value that a tactical vest can deliver. Most tactical vests are fully adjustable and come with a holster for a sidearm, up to […]

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Will The Debt Time Bomb Blow Corporate America Apart?

A $6.3 trillion debt time bomb can blow America’s economy to pieces. Corporate America has accumulated more debt than it can pay. A $6.3 trillion debt time bomb can blow America’s economy to pieces. Corporate America has accumulated more debt than it can pay. Corporate debt equals 45% of America’s gross domestic product (GDP), The […]

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Spicy Cherry Switchel

When you are hot and thirsty, you may reach for an ice cold drink such as Gatorade or iced tea, or even soda to rehydrate. But, is that really the healthy way to go? What did people do before sodas and sports drinks? They drank switchel! This spicy cherry switchel is sure to hit the […]

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Does Your Breakfast Cereal Contain Toxic Weed-Killer Glyphosate?

Your children’s or grandchildren’s breakfast cereal might contain the potentially cancer-causing weed-killer glyphosate. Your children’s or grandchildren’s breakfast cereal might contain the potentially cancer-causing weed-killer glyphosate. Researchers have detected glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, in both Cheerios and Quaker Oats. “Glyphosate: a herbicide linked to cancer by California state scientists and the World Health […]

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22 Spacious DIY Platform Bed Plans Suited to Any Cramped Budget

It was almost three years ago. My husband came home one day and declared we needed a new bed. We didn’t have much money in the budget for a new one, but he told me not to worry because he was going to build us one. He researched for weeks and decided to go with […]

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Peach Jam Recipes – Peach Vanilla and Fuzzy Navel – Easy, Less Sugar

Each year we buy a couple of cases of peaches from the local Knight's of Columbus fundraiser. Some are eaten fresh, but quite a few are preserved for later. These low sugar peach jam recipes are an annual tradition. (We also enjoy Peach Raspberry Jam.) We make up at least one batch of each peach […]

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

How to Make Apple Jelly With Just Two Ingredients

Learn how to make apple jelly with no added pectin and your choice of sweetener – sugar or honey – to enjoy for fresh eating or canning with this easy recipe. The natural pectin in apples prompted the authors of Stocking Up III to call apple jelly “the simplest of jellies” because it is made […]

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A Complete Guide To Growing Cucumbers In Containers

If you don’t have a large garden or great local soil, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow delicious cucumbers ready to be picked fresh for a crisp salad. The solution is to use the right size pots. You can grow numerous varieties of cucumbers, including Sweet Success, Liberty, Bush Slicer, Suyo, Burpless, Salad Bush, and […]

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3 Forgotten Survival Essentials — Straight From The History Books

Survival Essentials Image source: UIC.edu There was once a time in American history when the term “survival” was synonymous with terms like “daily life” and “making a living.” Especially when we’re talking about ye olde trappers, fur traders, hunters and explorers of the 18th and 19th centuries, these folks knew the subtle nuances of survival. […]

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Here’s How To Keep Google From Tracking Your Movements

Attempting to keep Google from tracking your movements is hard because many Google searches automatically report your precise location to Alphabet. If you carry an Android phone or an iPhone, Google knows where you are. Many Google services on Android and the Apple iPhone track your location. Some Google Apps will store a time-stamped history […]

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Monday, August 20, 2018

Community Garden: The Secret To Urban Self-Sufficiency

Community Garden Image source: livedaybreak.com There are a lot of obstacles to overcome when transitioning to a more self-sufficient life. Unfortunately, sometimes the area you live in is the biggest roadblock, and moving isn’t an option. When it comes to growing your own food, you might find yourself stuck in a difficult position. There are […]

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16 DIY Homemade Hummingbird Feeder Ideas That Will Attract Them to Your Home

Every spring I look forward to the return of hummingbirds in my yard. I plant flowers on my open front porch, and they’ll come right up to my front door and peck on my screen door. Do you enjoy watching these fascinating creatures fly around your home? Are you interested in drawing them to your […]

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

How To Pick The Best Boot Knife For Prepping

Introduction A boot knife is one of the best tools for prepping and knowing how to pick the best boot knife is extremely important. Being a prepper means that you are self-reliant and that you have decided to take your safety into your own hands. A boot knife is one of the best tools for […]

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Vegetables You Can Grow In The Fall

Think that gardening means you only plant in the Spring? Not so! These fall vegetables that you can start in late summer will keep your produce flowing and your pantry full! The secret to a fall garden is to be thinking about it in the early Spring. Succession planting, companion planting, and timing of a […]

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Why Almost Everyone Is Dead Wrong About Socialism

Richard Ebeling taught socialism inevitably leads to the worst of all imaginable tyrannies. Socialists are not against property as such; they are generally hostile to private property, and they transfer all or most property rights to the state. Rousas J. Rushdoony, Law and Liberty (1977) 19th century critics warned that under a regime of comprehensive […]

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28 DIY Garden Bench Plans You Can Build to Enjoy Your Yard

Do you enjoy sitting out in your garden and taking in the plants you’ve grown? What about the sounds of the birds flying overhead? If you want to enjoy the tranquility of your garden, you’ll need a comfortable place to sit. Which is why I’m bringing you some of the internet’s best plans for garden […]

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Democratic Governor: “America Was Never that Great”

Ironically, many New Yorkers consider the governor who thinks “America was never that great” as the “man who broke the subway.” A prominent Democrat publicly admitted that he thinks “America was never that great.” “We are not going to make America great again,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “It was never that great. We […]

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Amish Uber Launched Just With One Buggy And A Dream – But No Online App

Amish uber launched with one horse. Every part of America has officially entered the 21st Century. There is now an Amish Uber in Colon, Michigan. “First time Ubering and we’re riding in a buggy,” rider Steve Phelps told WWMT TV. There is not app for the Amish Uber. Instead, riders have to flag operator Timothy […]

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30 Outstanding Dremel Projects You Can Make in a Few Hours

Would you like to create something beautiful and handcrafted, either for yourself or as a gift? What we will look at here is a selection of Dremel projects, which are all very exciting because there is a huge range of different things you can create. For those of you that might not know, a Dremel […]

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Why ‘Free-Range Kids’ Are More Well-Rounded And Better Prepared For Life

Raising Kids Image source: Pixabay.com Raising kids I have raised three daughters, now 20, 16 and 14. My children, for the most part, spent the bulk of their early childhood years on about 500-plus acres where they roamed freely. They built forts, played in creeks, sled down rocky slopes, climbed trees, picked wildflowers in their […]

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ESPN Won’t Air National Anthem on ‘MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL’

ESPN Presitdent Jimmy Pitaro New ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro told reporters Friday that the network does not plan to televise the national anthem as part of its Monday Night Football broadcasts this season. Pitaro, who was hired March 5 following the abrupt departure of John Skipper, told reporters at a media event on ESPN’s campus […]

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Apricot Oat Bars (Gluten Free & Dairy Free Options)

Need a healthy treat on the run? Try these gluten free, dairy free apricot oat bars for delicious, gluten free snacking! Healthy enough for breakfast, too! Coming up with fun and tasty creations for your family to sample can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. Making food is one way that many of us speak […]

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Army Of Weaponized “Cyber-Bots” Targeting Airports And Power Grids

It is only a matter of time before weaponized cyber-bots sabotage the grid. The bad guys are mobilizing an army of weaponized cyber-bots that can turn every device in your home against you. Moreover, hackers and terrorists can transform anything connected to the internet or the cloud into a weapon. These weaponized cyber-bots consist of […]

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Fermenting Garden Veggies

When you consider all the ways you can preserve your garden produce, fermenting them is one of the easiest! It requires no heat in your kitchen, and just a few simple tools. Bonus is that the fermenting process adds bacteria to help heal your gut! Win-win! Fermented foods are a traditional way of preserving homestead […]

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Waste Not, Want Not: How To Use EVERY Single Part Of An Animal

Using every part of animal Image source: Plantandplate.com As children in school we were often taught, Native Americans used every part of the buffalo they hunted, from nose to tail. Nothing was wasted, not even bones or sinew. In today’s world we buy our choice cuts from the grocery store and hardly think of where […]

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Natural Native American Treatments For Sickle Cell Anemia And Other Ailments

We have become spoiled to modern medicine. When we have a pain or even a cold, regardless of severity, we turn to modern medicine. It is great that we have the technology, resources and financial abilities to pursue these avenues. However, our technologies have led us astray from nature and the knowledge of our ancestors […]

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Emotionally Rattled Vegan Protestors Attacked By “Meat Throwing” Butcher

The meat throwing butcher is not the first carnivorous foodie to go after vegan protestors. Radical vegetarian or vegan protestors met their match in a meat throwing butcher in Yorkshire, England. The butcher went nuts when protestors came to his stall at Kirkgate Market, an indoor mall, on August 6, 2018. Security guards apparently asked […]

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New Michael Moore Movie Claims That Trump Is The Source Of All Evil

From the Michael Moore movie trailer: Moore is watering Michigan governor Rick Snyder’s lawn. Hollywood’s favorite “heavyweight” radical, Michael Moore, has decided that President Donald J. Trump is literally the source of all the world’s evil. Step aside Bin Laden, Trump is now the world’s number one bad guy. The new Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit […]

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32 DIY Moisturizer Recipes for a Silky, Luxurious and Nourished Skin

If you are someone who suffers from a dry or aging skin, you probably have these common problems: Trying to find a moisturizer that isn't filled with chemicals, Trying to find a moisturizer that actually works, and Trying to find a moisturizer that doesn't empty your wallet each month. Finding a proper, all-natural moisturizer that […]

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Clinton Supporter And Russia Fake News Architect Peter Strzok Finally Fired From FBI For Misconduct

House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy stated that Peter Strzok demonstrated “textbook bias” against Donald Trump. The FBI has fired official Peter Strzok, who played a lead part in both the Russian meddling and Hillary Clinton email probe. Strzok had more recently become a source of political controversy following the revelation that he had sent […]

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Which Solar Energy System Is Best For You – Grid-Tied Or Off-Grid?

Grid-tied Solar Energy Solar energy systems are not all created alike. Just because homes have a set of solar panels on the roof, it doesn’t mean that they all are operating similar systems by any stretch of the imagination. Primarily, there are two types of solar installations on residential homes – grid-tied solar, and off-grid […]

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Homesteading In The Winter-Animal Care and More

When summertime hits, most of us are outside, tending to our gardens, collecting an abundance of fresh food, eggs and even milk. There’s no piles of snow to trudge through, and no worry of animals freezing overnight. So, what does homesteading in the winter look like? Here’s some tips on animal care and more to […]

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7 Home Fortification Tips For Anyone On A Budget

Home Fortification Image source: houston.culturemap.com Home fortification is likely at the top of the preparedness “to-do” list. If you have very deep pockets, building a fortress is feasible, but for most of us, budget-minded tasks will have to do. Evaluating a home’s strengths and weaknesses is the first and most important step to creating the […]

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Canning Tomatoes: Here’s What Grandma May Not Have Told You

Canning Tomatoes Image source: Flickr It is never more gratifying to be a gardener than when luscious ripe tomatoes are rolling off the plants and into our kitchens. For most of us, though, there are often far more tomatoes than we can eat at the time. After slicing, sautéing, roasting, making salads and salsa, adding […]

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

FACEBOOK threatens media: ‘Work with us or die’…

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg According to The Australian, as part of a four-hour closed-door meeting with Ms Brown, the top exec for Facebook said: “We will help you revitalize journalism … in a few years the reverse looks like I’ll be holding your hands with your dying ­business like in a hospice.” Five sources present […]

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Steven Seagal Russian Agent? Promises To “Warm Up” Relationship With Washington

Steven Seagal Russian Agent Steven Seagal Russian agent is shown here while eating a carrot in Belarus. Former movie and reality TV star Steven Seagal is now an agent of the Kremlin. It’s true. The 1990s action movie hero is now officially … Steven Seagal Russian Agent. Moreover, it seems the Russian Foreign Ministry or […]

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Monday, August 13, 2018

Black Bean Brownies (no flour needed!)

When you want a sweet treat, but are avoiding sugar and processed flour, what options do you have? Did you ever think black beans would be a good base? Try these delicious black bean brownies! On the homestead, growing your own wheat isn’t always an option. Many of us do not have the space or […]

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Storage Tactics for Excess Homegrown Veggies

Growing your own vegetables is so fun and rewarding. As you take care of your plants, you get to watch them grow, and eventually, your hard work pays off with veggies that taste better than anything you’ve ever bought in the store. Sometimes, though, your garden is a little more prolific than you expected, or […]

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50 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens – Chicken Coops and More

“50 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Keeping Chickens – Chicken Coops, Brooders, Runs, Swings, Dust Baths, and More!” by Janet Garman of Timber Creek Farm is a pleasure to read. You might think that with so many chicken care books already on the market, there would be limited need for another, but Janet will prove you wrong. […]

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

6 Tips to Help You Start Your Fall Garden Now (and Why You Should)

When people talk about a spring vegetable garden, they usually mean the crops that are actually planted in spring. So my first year of growing food, when people talked about having a fall vegetable garden, I assumed that meant there were lots of vegetables I could plant in the fall. Come to find out; there […]

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Six ‘Lost’ Off-Grid Lessons From The Amish Community

Amish Community Image source: Huffingtonpost.com Several years ago we had a week-long power outage in my region. We live in a fairly old-fashioned rural community. Nonetheless, panic still set in somewhere around hour 12 of the weather-related disaster. It was summer, a really, really hot summer. The temperatures regularly hit about 95 degrees before noon. […]

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“Thou Shalt Not Steal” Creates The Foundation For Free-Markets And Capitalism

Thou Shalt Not Steal – Private Ownership of Labor and Property Is Implied Thou shalt not steal … means owners and workers are smart enough to negotiate agreements freely. It’s remarkable that many Christians think the 10 commandments are valid in some sense and yet refuse to make any applications. Not so with Jesus. Thou […]

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Why You Must Practice Off-Hand Shooting For Survival

off-hand shooting The average range environment tends to box shooters into a situation that focuses more on safety than it does on developing the skills you need to survive a gun battle. The safety angle isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Most shooting ranges are designed to accommodate both the expert shooter and the first-time shooter […]

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Saturday, August 11, 2018

4 Perennial Berries You Can Plant Once And Enjoy For A Lifetime

Perennial Berries Image source: vooluu.com Many of us living off-the-grid have a robust garden to supplement the homestead’s food supply. Usually, the garden relies on annual plants like tomatoes, corn and squash. However, a great way to supplement the food supply longer term is with perennial berries. While it takes two or more years to […]

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23 Ingenious Paracord Projects You Can Make This Weekend

Paracord projects are having a moment right now and what was once only used for survival purposes has taken the craft world by storm. This ingenious cord can be found in most craft stores or at an army surplus store, and its versatility makes it great for kids and adults. Use your bundle of paracord […]

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Spaghetti Sauce for Canning Made with Fresh Tomatoes

A good spaghetti sauce recipe for canning is a must in our house, because many commercial spaghetti sauces use ingredients like genetically modified high fructose corn syrup and soybean oil – not things we normally eat. My husband came in from outside the first time I was canning spaghetti sauce, smiled and said the house […]

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Understanding And Surviving A Low Credit Score

Low Credit Score If you listen to the financial industry’s propaganda, you might believe that having a low credit score means you will end up sleeping under a bridge and foraging for food in garbage cans. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s fairly easy to live with a poor or even a bad […]

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Is This Iconic Winchester Model The Best Hunting Weapon You Can Own?

Winchester Model Image source: TheFiringLine.com The Winchester Model 70 is widely regarded as one of the most classic hunting rifles of all time. It is an iconic weapon of American history. Many of the Model 70 rifles produced after 1964 gained a reputation for taking a dip in quality compared to Model 70 rifles built […]

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Friday, August 10, 2018

Reasons Medical Marijuana Should Be Legalized In All States

About 84% of the American populations are of the idea that medical marijuana should be legalized. Like any other prescription drug, medical marijuana can be and is used for medical purposes in most states in the country. Although some of the therapeutic benefits of smoking cannabis may have been exaggerated, recent research on the same […]

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47 Entertaining DIY Dollhouse Projects Your Children Will Love

A dollhouse can be a toy that is cherished forever. It's one of those toys that you keep in the hope to one-day give to your children. If you don't have a keepsake dollhouse around, you can easily design and make your own! Making a dollhouse for your kids adds a special sentimental feeling to […]

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Freezing Fresh Green Beans With or Without Blanching, Step by Step Instructions

Freezing fresh green beans is a quick and easy way to preserve them for later use. We'll walk you through how to freeze green beans, step by step, with or without blanching. Whether you're freezing pole beans, bush beans, yellow beans or other snap beans, the method is the same. You need about 1-1/2- to […]

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Pickled Peppers Recipe for Canning – Just Four Ingredients

Now you can enjoy pickled peppers year round with this easy four ingredient canning recipe. For this recipe, you can use jalapeno peppers, banana peppers, or whatever other hot peppers you have available. Many of our hot peppers go into our homemade salsa (which has gotten hotter as the boys have gotten older), but I […]

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

4 Reasons Your Tomatoes Are Not Ripening – And What You Can Do To Help

Tomatoes not ripening? Here are the four main reasons why your tomatoes aren't turning red, and what you can do (if anything) to help ripen your tomatoes. Why do tomatoes turn red? Tomatoes turn red because of their lycopene content. What is lycopene? From Web MD (emphasis mine): Lycopene is a naturally occurring chemical that […]

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Mainline Media Czars Crush Alex Jones As Politically Defined “Hate Speech” Becomes New Infallible Standard

YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Apple iTunes deleted Alex Jones channels from their platforms. Free speech issues turned hot over the weekend. YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Apple iTunes deleted Alex Jones channels from their platforms. “Earlier today, we removed four pages belonging to Alex Jones for repeatedly posting content over the past […]

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The Best Brownie Recipes

Whether you are gluten free, paleo, wanting to eat healthier or you want BROWNIES, this is the post for you! There are old fashioned recipes, grain free, gluten free, vegan and even raw brownie recipes! Get your chocolate fix and enjoy them all! When the brownie mood hits, you want to have that chocolatey treat […]

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What Native Americans Can Teach Us About Sustainability

What Native Americans Can Teach Us About Sustainability We know that the earth and all of creation came into being by God as designer and creator. God put in place a number of finely tuned systems, cycles and physical parameters that sustain life. Adam and Eve were given instructions to work the garden and take […]

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Lost Remedies Found; a Closet of Strange Tales and Ancient Medical Curiosities

Lost Remedies Found Often, our grandparents’ medicine worked more effectively and faster compared to the conventional, traditional treatments. These lost remedies found a way to obliterate diseases and improve ailment conditions. Regardless of whether you have a sore throat, headache or stomach upset, you can find something to relieve the pain. When you compare conventional […]

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

August Gardening Tips and To-Do List for Every Zone and Region

Can you believe that summer is almost gone? Well, it is. August is a month where you finish up one gardening experience and begin prepping for the next. an excellent a busy month for gardeners. But are you sure what you’re supposed to be doing this month? Don’t worry if you don’t because we have […]

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Russia Ramps Up Gold Purchases As Central Bank Prepares for Global Financial Meltdown

Are the Russians loading up on gold in preparation for a Global Financial Meltdown? The Russian Federation Central Bank has continued to unload a good part of their U.S. Treasuries stock. This took the country’s overall capital from $96.2 billion down to less than $14.9 billion. This, in a matter of a few short months.According […]

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

10 Non-Toxic DIY Weed Killers To Use In Your Garden

Anyone with a garden will be the first to tell you how pesky weeds can be. When treating your garden for weeds, it can be tricky to ensure that your plants are not destroyed by chemicals in several weed killers you can find on the shelf at the store. There are definitely quite a few […]

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8 Overlooked Survival Skills That Kept The Native Americans Alive

Native Americans I have a lot of respect for Native Americans — those who populated this land before the first European white man set foot on these shores. History rarely mentions it, but countless thousands of those Indians were killed by disease and carried in the boats of those early traders. But before that, the […]

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100 Functional DIY Nightstand Builds to Instantly Impress your Guests

Looking for a fun DIY project? Wanting to change up the look of your bedroom a little? Did you move and are lacking furniture? Or are you looking for a wow factor in your guest bedroom? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you're in the right place! Making your own […]

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Three Simple And Effective Cybersecurity Basics For Off-The-Grid Living

Cybersecurity basics are no longer an option. Cybersecurity Basics – Keeping It Simple What’s “cybersecurity basics” got to do with self-reliance? Well, as an Off The Grid reader, you understand the importance of preparing for major disasters. Catastrophes such as EMP attacks, economic collapses, and natural disasters. Preparing yourself for those kinds of disasters is […]

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Monday, August 6, 2018

How to Get Prepared for Planting Fruit Trees and Bushes This Fall

For most fruit trees and bushes, fall is an even better time to plant than spring. So, if you have edible landscaping, food forests, or orchards on your agenda, now is the time to start planning and preparing to plant fall fruit trees. Spring Planting vs. Fall Planting Most fruit trees and bushes are deciduous. […]

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Why Your Composting Strategy Needs Worms

If you have taken the step to start a compost pile for your garden, it is time to take one more step and consider vermicomposting, or composting with worms. Image source: MossGrownStone Unlike a traditional compost pile, vermicomposting is a wonderful and efficient way to dispose of kitchen waste and turn it into high quality […]

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Admirable DIY Skirt to Cushion Cover Tutorial in 8 Quick Steps

Many of us have old skirts in our closets that we will probably never wear again. Skirts come in many lengths, patterns, and styles but ultimately form a good foundation for a DIY style project due to their simple shape. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to turn an old skirt into […]

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Measuring Our Responsibilities In This World By Using Gods Word As Our Ultimate Standard

The only real way of measuring our responsibilities is to go straight to the bible. Measuring Our Responsibilities According To Jesus Jesus speaks to the principle of measuring our responsibilities and its connection to stewardship several times in His parables. In Luke 12, for example, He describes a good steward, one who, in his master’s […]

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44 Little Free Library Plans That Will Inspire Your Community to Read

Are you a bookworm? Do you spend a great deal of time purchasing books online or from your local bookstores? Well, there's a way to save your money. Stop spending money on books you’ll read once or twice and find yourself purchasing more. Instead, begin borrowing books from your local library. What if you don’t […]

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Michigan Water Emergency Declared After Cancer-Toxin Found in Drinking Water

The Michigan water emergency was declared after state officials detected high levels of PFAS. Michigan Water Emergency Residents of another Michigan community have found themselves without safe drinking water. Frighteningly, another Michigan water emergency was announced after a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) toxin was detected.Traces of the carcinogen PFAS 20 times over the safe levels were detected […]

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Friday, August 3, 2018

Living On Solar: Is Ditching The Grid Realistic?

Living on solar can take another necessity that your family depends on out of the hands of the power company. If you’ve ever thought about ditching the grid and living on solar power, then you’re not alone. Questioning Your Local Power Company Odds are that you’re living in a home right now that is tied […]

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YOUTUBE + A Mad Mama Hen!

Somebody stop me, please… … next time I attempt to pack so many things into May-September… Please? Anyone? Just smack me and say STOP. Summertime + gardening + finishing up cookbook edits + getting the new blog design ready (pssst! Do ya like it?) + launching a YouTube channel = Jill might have bit off […]

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How To Dye Fabric, Deter Bugs And Even Make Tea With Food Scraps

You can do so much more with food scraps than just throw them away or use them for compost. People tend to throw away loads of food scraps in the kitchen, failing to recognize that much of the “garbage” can be easily repurposed. Keep reading and I’ll show you a few tips and tricks for […]

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101 DIY Coat Rack Projects for Heartwarming Inspirational Ideas

Looking for a new piece to display in your entryway? Something unique, stylish, functional, and handmade by you? Creating a DIY coat rack can be an excellent project to take on with a gratifying and useful result. Depending on your style (and the style of your home) you may want to create a wall coat […]

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

10 DIY Moonshine Still Plans (and 6 Moonshine Recipes to Try)

Do you find the art of moonshining interesting? Have you ever wondered how moonshiners make their stills and delicious products? Well, I’m going to bring you some of the internet’s options for moonshine still plans, ideas, and also a few moonshine recipes. However, it’s important to remember, you must have a license to make moonshine. […]

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30 Superior DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipes for Clean Dishes

Have you ever taken a look at all those mysterious ingredients in your dishwasher detergent? Well, studies show that even after being rinsed, a thin layer of soap residue is left on your dishes after being washed. Who wants to eat off a plate that still has chemicals on it? Not me! Making dishwasher detergent […]

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15 Fabulous Greenhouses Made From Old Windows

Most gardeners dream of adding a greenhouse to their garden space, and for good reason. Greenhouses are ideal for starting seeds early in the year, for extending the growing season in cold climates, and for the beauty they bring to a property. Greenhouses can be costly to build, however, which leaves many DIYers looking for […]

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The Time-Tested, Hidden Benefits Of Fermented Foods

There are so many reasons why you should incorporate fermented foods into your diet. Fermented foods: the words bring up images of sauerkraut and kimchi along with other pungent morsels. But if you haven’t given it much more thought than that, well, perhaps you should. Fermentation is a great way to preserve food without the […]

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Off-Grid Medicine Kit – How To Make Your Own Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is the one essential oil you don’t want to be without. Tea tree oil is both nature’s antibiotic and disinfectant. The list of medical uses for this essential oil is nearly endless. A homesteading, off-the-grid, or prepping family should keep at least 24 bottles of essential oil on hand for every three […]

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University Nuthouse Moving To Crackdown On Politically Incorrect Pronouns

Most University of Minnesota professors are lining up with the new policy crackdown against politically incorrect pronouns. Policymakers at the University of Minnesota want to create a new policy that will force everyone to use politically correct pronouns. Furthermore, they will severely punish those who do not. This policy will apply to students, professors, and […]

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California Wine Radioactive? Now Being Served With “Cesium 137” From Fukushima?

Now, researchers have discovered cesium-137 in several Californian wines, leading many to ask: is California wine radioactive? California Wine Radioactive? Those who remember the Fukushima incident know that this disaster left nothing but tragedy in its wake. Since then, the inhabitants of the area have had to face more than a few difficulties. This ranges […]

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