Monthly Archives: December 2016
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The World Without Oil: Survival Skills We’ll Need
Many people have no idea how much oil affects our lives, and thus they have no idea what it would look like to live in a world without oil. This is a dangerous thought, because our country – as well as many others – have become completely dependent on oil and all of the resources we’ve… Read More
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16 Amazing Survival Uses For Plastic Milk Jugs
If you’re anything like me, you go through gallons of milk every week (especially if you have kids) and toss the plastic milk jugs in the recycling bin. However, you may not realize that these plastic milk jugs actually have a TON of valuable uses in a survival situation! The best part is that a lot… Read More
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I think we all know one of the main rice uses for survival…and that’s for food. And why wouldn’t we eat it!? This delicious grain is chock-full of carbs and minerals, giving us the valuable energy we need to survive. Not to mention it’s dirt cheap! No wonder rice is a food staple in so many… Read More
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Are You Living In A Free State? (All 50 Ranked)
I have to ask you a question…are you sure you’re living in a free state? Now don’t get me wrong – I firmly believe we are blessed to live in the United States of America, where we are free to express our thoughts, make our own decisions and even celebrate holidays (like this one today)…. Read More
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Wait! Before you get rid of that pine tree from Christmas, you need to know about all the different survival uses for pine cones! Now I know you probably rolled your eyes at that, but hear me out… Pine cones have a surprising amount of uses – especially in a survival situation. And when SHTF, you… Read More
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How To Cure A Toothache Naturally
Toothaches can be one of the most painful things imaginable; and, if you don’t know how to cure a toothache next time an emergency hits, you’ll be in a world of hurt (literally). However, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a lot of fancy medications (or even a dentist if things get really bad) in… Read More
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6 Weird But Useful Survival Uses for Drinking Straws
I am truly blown away that there are so many survival uses for straws. Seriously, I thought these little plastic tubes were only worthy of blowing bubbles in a soda or sipping on some cold iced tea in the summertime. However, it turns out that drinking straws are actually very useful – so useful, in… Read More
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Will Faraday Cages Work in Case of an EMP?
One of the biggest threats everyone on the planet faces is an EMP event, which is why people using a faraday cage to protect electronics. A lot of the time when we hear about EMPs we think of a nuclear bomb going off and knocking out the grid. That’s certainly a possibility. There’s also the… Read More
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The 10 Best Survival Gifts For The Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us – which means it’s time to make sure you have these 10 best survival gifts under the tree! Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, gratitude and peace among our fellow preppers. Unfortunately, for many the holidays can become a time of stress, frustration, and heavy remorse…and that’s… Read More
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11 Incredible Survival Uses For Mason Jars
There’s no way around it – we preppers sure do love our mason jars. And why wouldn’t we? These little glass marvels are some of the cheapest, most versatile survival tools on God’s green earth. Mason jars are excellent for storing small items (that you might lose otherwise), and are perfect for canning and preserving survival food…. Read More