Good morning everyone… remember… Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of a day. Anyways, we are all up and awake and that’s great, however, I do have some bad news to report… After days of my brain not registering the fact that my email load had […]
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What to Do When You Get Pulled Over by the Police
by Scott G DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney (I’m not a liar), so what I’m telling you is based on my best understanding of the law and experience. For legal advice, you must see an attorney (although they don’t always know what they’re talking about – you may need a second opinion). Speaking as a […]
This Week on The Homestead: Homesteading Progress and Preps For The Week / June 16, 2018
Hello everyone. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve received a number of emails from readers letting me know how broke that they are and how that they could not afford to buy any preps, or homestead, however, the strange thing was that when I emailed back asking what they were doing to try and […]
Budgeting for Fixed or Low-Income Families: My Personal Journey and Advice
For the past 11 years I have been on a fixed income, with a family this not easy nor is it recommended. If you can avoid a fixed or low income, by all means, do so, after all a greater quality of life is essential to spiritual, physical and emotional self. However, the reality is […]
Everything That You Ever Wanted To Know About Honeysuckle Medicinal Benefits
The honeysuckle bushes are good for a whole lot more than making a sweet-smelling wildflower bouquet. Not only are most varieties of honeysuckle edible, the boast copious amounts of medicinal benefits as well. The common and highly invasive vine has been used by herbalist and in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat minor to serious illnesses.
Where There is No Doctor a Village Health Care Book: Weekly product review
Some reviews are simple to write, some are difficult. This is one of the simple ones, firstly I need to tell you that I purchased this book with the intention of adding to my library of medical knowledge. I did not receive it for free or in exchange for anything. Some purchases can be seen […]
This Week on The Homestead: Homesteading Progress and Preps For The Week / June 9, 2018
Well, folks, it looks like it’s going to be another hot day in Tennessee… a good day to go to the river swim, and or just relax while floating around on an inner tube while sipping a cold drink and soaking up the surrounding beauty. How do you like to enjoy your summer days? What […]
Tiny House Living Tips- Things To Consider Before Going Tiny
Have you ever dreamed of living in a tiny house? Maybe you’ve seen HGTV’s Tiny House, Big Living and Tiny House Hunters where they profile individuals and families looking to downsize and start life anew in a much smaller space. And something about those houses caught your eye. If you’ve dreamed of living a life […]
Taking Care of Those You Love in An Emergency
By Denise H In an effort to not repeat articles that have already been written, I had held back on sending in anything. “The Pack” is so large and with so many backgrounds, I wondered what I could say that would be of benefit to the community we have become. Then, I realized that because […]
Adjusting your daily habits to increase your safety and prevent threats to self!
This is a quick approach that will help you get started, it is not meant to replace common sense or the rational use of intelligent approaches in your daily life. There are a few simple realities that must be understood and accepted with regards to our modern lives and the ability to stalk, track and […]
Approaching Food Storage with Skillet Stretchers
by Denise H When I first started my food storage and rotation, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of food necessary to feed an average family of four for an extended time. I took the yearly plan, broke it down, and then multiplied it by the numbers of persons who would likely be on my […]
How To Cure Insomnia Sleep Better At Night Naturally
by Denise H Consider “sleep” …What is sleep? What good is it? Why is it important? How can I help myself to get adequate amounts? Am I doing the things for me to get the restorative rest I require? Are there relatively safe things I can do, to assist when I have a wakeful night? What […]