Water storage for emergencies is one of the most essential resources for human survival. In emergency situations, access to safe and clean drinking water becomes even more critical. Having a reliable water storage option in place is crucial to ensure that you and your family have access to clean water during an emergency. In this…
Crafting a gardener’s survival kit with essential oils adds a fragrant and effective touch to your gardening routine. In this essential oil-infused arsenal, consider including versatile oils like tea tree, known for its anti-fungal properties, and citronella, a natural insect repellent. Lavender and peppermint oils offer calming scents while acting as deterrents for pests….
After living on 5 acres for 15 years and now back on an acre an hour south of Nashville, I decided to put a list together of some of my favorite things. This list is just what came to mind. Feel free to leave your ideas in the comments. BOGS BOOTS If she…
What is Colloidal Silver? I first heard of it last spring when my doe gave birth to triplets. Apparently it is great to have on the homestead for emergencies and first aid. Colloidal silver is a homeopathic remedy, that consists of drinking water infused with particles of silver ion via a battery-charge. Colloidal Silver is…
What are 10 Things you Will Miss about your Home? This is what the photographer asked us when making the appointment to come take pictures of our house. “When taking pictures of a clients house I ask them what are 10 things they will miss most so I can see it from their perspective.” I…
Photo of my son. Credit to unknown fellow Firefighter Living in the mountains of North Idaho, I would say forest fire is our #1 threat. If not #1, it is in our Top 5, right behind maybe earth quake and blizzard. We have a son who is a Wildland Firefighter so, honestly, I hadn’t given…
I am super excited to share 10 Uses for Diatomaceous Earth with you today. Before now I had only heard of DE, but never used it. I asked my FaceBook ‘fans’ what they thought. Here is what they said: Danielle S. says “In my smoothies (yep, I eat it!). In the garden for various reasons.”…
Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian In a flash of searing light, the world changed. A massive solar flare has crippled the modern world and brought chaos and destruction. In an apocalypse there is definitely a beginning where mistakes are made and the seeds of evil are allowed to sprout and take shape. However, an end is…
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Bees are dying at alarming rates, and neonic pesticides are a key contributor to the problem based on a strong and growing body of science: Beekeepers have lost an average of 30% of their hives in recent years, with some beekeepers losing all of their hives and many leaving the industry. This is too high…