There are so many reasons to start cooking by kerosene lamp. Some practical ones are power outages, living off grid or simply because you are trying to save on your electric bill. No, I have not lost my mind – and no this is not something I do every night – but tonight it was…
Teaching your child a few basic child safety tips is so important, especially now, even if you live off grid. Teach children, at an early age, how to stay safe and avoid potentially dangerous situations by following a few simple tips from the National Child Safety Council (NCSC).
One of the most important things to prepare for is figuring how to stay warm in winter if the grid goes down. Any self-respecting prepper will tell you that relying on the government to help you during a crisis is pretty useless. The best way to survive any uncertain event such as the power going…
It is important to prepare for winter storm survival ahead of time, especially if you live an area prone to heavy snowfall. There have been times when 49 of the 50 states have had snow on the ground. This is unusual, because folks who don’t normally deal with snow have to, which means it…
When a disaster evacuation occurs, there is often a fuel shortage and many people are unprepared to deal with this situation. While electrical outages, food and water shortages are common enough that we have learned to adapt to them, many of us have never had to consider the risk of a fuel shortage – that…
Understanding and implementing these emergency surivival tips in the event you need to escape a riot can make a real difference in the outcome for you or your family. Why Riots Are So Dangerous These days the tense political environment means riots are more common than ever before. When an unexpected riot breaks out,…
Have you ever wondered what goes into an emergency evacuation bag or as it is sometimes called, a bug out bag? In a nutshell, you need to include things that are essential for survival in an emergency situation over a three day period.
Renaissance Homesteader and Proclaimed Plant Geek, Sheri Ann Richerson can tell you everything there is to know about organic gardening, being self-sufficient and raising tropical plants from seed in a temperate environment. Learn more -
