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Ground Hog!
This beastie is the bane of my small garden! Should I leave my "deer buffet" unprotected without multiple wraps of fruit netting, the...
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Jun 302 min read
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Mullein Tea in Late June
Mullein Everything is growing, blooming, and fruiting at a rapid pace! Not just in our gardens, but in the wild. This is the time to...
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Jun 302 min read
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Bean and Bacon Soup
Preppers sometimes think food preservation is only for preparing for an apocalyptic situation. Most seriously, what we are doing as...
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Jan 82 min read
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Great books for Preppers
Hello, Friends! Preppers are always looking for ways to improve our preparedness. We research topics and apply what we learn because we...
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Jul 5, 20245 min read
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Heat Related Illnesses
Summer is coming! Are you ready to deal with the heat? That depends on where you live and your climate zone. For those of us who are...
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May 26, 20243 min read
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Dishwasher Tabs with Update
We had a post in the group about making a replacement for the expensive dishwasher tabs. It was a good idea and would save money. We...
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Apr 27, 20243 min read
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Useful sites for Preppers
There are so many good sites and groups online, but here are a few that you may find useful on your prepping journey. Like on the...
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Apr 13, 20242 min read
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Fabric Skills for Self-Reliance and Prepping Part 1: Mending
Those who practice self-reliance and prepping usually start with the basic necessities of life - water, shelter, food, energy. But to...
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Apr 5, 20243 min read
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The Collision of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
By Scott Seiler, Merchant Marine Officer and Hawse-Pipe Mate. I understand tankers and container ships as I have sailed for many years...
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Mar 26, 20248 min read
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Preparing for the Eclipse
The Eclipse is all the news! And well it should be, since it crosses the United States. Not only that, most of the country will...
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Mar 23, 20244 min read
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Late Winter Foraging
Imagine with me, if you will: You had been prudent in your preps. You stored food carefully, and prepared all of your foodstuffs in such...
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Mar 9, 20245 min read
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Useful Prepping Supplies
These are amazon affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase through the links. Bugout Bag Supplies
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Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Steps to Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator aka Ham Radio Operator
by Scott Seiler AA3HS What is the advantage of becoming a ham radio operator?: What will you do when your cell phone stops working? Are...
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Feb 24, 20245 min read
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Hard Tack for the Long Game
Long term food storge is one of the basic skills Preppers need to master. Whether you are a Dabbling Prepper just playing around with...
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Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Low Cost Tips for New Preppers
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be wealthy and be able to purchase a bunker to start prepping. You don’t need pallets of...
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Feb 10, 20247 min read
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Tambours de guerre
Comment se préparer à une éventuelle situation de guerre En tant qu'administrateur d'un grand groupe de préparation, je vois beaucoup de...
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Feb 7, 202411 min read
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Drums of War
How to prepare for a possible wartime situation. Updated April 15, 2024 Being an admin of a large prepping group, I get to see many...
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Feb 6, 20246 min read
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Prepping: Three Days and Three Weeks
Since we have so many new members in our group, and so many of these new members are beginning Preppers. Welcome, and we are so glad...
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Jan 26, 20243 min read
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Canning Pinto Beans
Hello, Friends! On this cold January day, I am canning some Pinto Beans to use later in Burritos, Taco dips and other delicious meals....
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Jan 13, 20243 min read
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The Big Slide
In Germany, New Years Eve celebrations include the statement "Â Einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!" This literally means you wish someone...
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Dec 31, 20234 min read
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