COMPANION PLANTING: FINDING LOVE AMONG VEGETABLES, HERBS AND FLOWERS

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Today, we are going to talk about love. Love is an important part of people’s lives. It gives us a feeling of belonging, and a sense of purpose. It helps us to feel connected. It makes our heart sing. And today, I would like to tell you about a very special kind of love that exists in the world, a love that is a benefit to all of mankind. And that is love among plants. Yes, even plants fall … [Read more...]

DIY: HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE GLUE… USING MILK

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Today it's a bit of a wacky one. How to make glue... using milk. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Ingredients: 1) 8 oz of milk 2) Vinegar 3) Baking soda Equipment: 1) A pot 2) A strainer 3) A wooden spoon for stirring Estimated Time: under 1 hour HOW TO DO IT: 1) Put the milk into the pot. 2) Slowly heat the milk on the stove at 250 F, never coming to a boil. 3) When the milk … [Read more...]

Elsewhere on the Internet…: How to Make Easy 3-Ingredient Energy Bars at Home

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YUMBO.   http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-3-ingredient-energy-bars-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-184306#   Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]

TORNADO PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

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Tornadoes are a big deal in the United States. There are around 1000 annually across the country. Tornado Alley, an area known for this phenomenon, runs from Texas all the way up to North Dakota, and runs from Wyoming in the West to Ohio in the east. And even if you live outside of this zone, you're not necessarily safe- one of the areas hardest hit in recent years, Northern Florida, lies well … [Read more...]

A LIST OF HERBAL TEA REMEDIES

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This article is a guide to herbal remedies. It is in no way meant to substitute for modern medical treatment, but in a survival situation that may not be available or may be very limited. Herbal remedies can offer relief when none else is available, and could help save medicine by substituting for it in moderate cases. PREPARATION 1)      Put 500ml of water into a pot. 2)      Put … [Read more...]

ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING: THE BASICS

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This article is meant to serve as an overview for organic vegetable gardening. It will briefly cover the various aspects of it, with each section linking out to articles that cover that area in much more depth, should you need more information. I will also throw in a few jokes along the way, because that is just how I roll. WHY GO ORGANIC? There are a ton of reasons to go organic with your … [Read more...]

HOW TO PUT OUT A KITCHEN GREASE FIRE

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After being told countless times over the years by internet trolls to go DIAGF (die in a grease fire), I decided to take the hint and look into the subject. This is an article on how NOT to die in a grease fire- or, more aptly, how to put one out. RECOGNIZING A GREASE FIRE It’s very important to be able to distinguish between regular fires and grease fires, as the ways to put them out will be … [Read more...]

Elsewhere on the Internet…: Make Your Own Food Storage Rotation Shelves

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A very cool DIY article on building your own food storage shelves that naturally rotate the food, feeding you the oldest cans and saving the new ones for later. Check it out!   http://www.thereadystore.com/food-storage/6313/make-your-own-food-storage-rotation-shelves/   Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE GREEK YOGURT: A RECIPE

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This article is a guide to making Greek yogurt, something that I, as a big fan of Greek food, appreciate. You won't need the strength of Hercules and the wit of Odysseus to follow this very simple recipe! As Plato once said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” So let's begin! Estimated Time: 1 hour active, 12-15 hours inactive. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Ingredients: 1) 4 … [Read more...]

Elsewhere on the Internet…: Honey Bee Keeping

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An interesting series from thesurvivalistblog.net. It covers raising bees and making honey.   Part 1 Part 2   Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]

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