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11/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Tips for self-sufficient living on a small homestead

In homesteading, most preppers place an emphasis on being ready to bug in, in case of a natural disaster. While this is well and good, self-reliance should be just as much of a goal as prepping for the worst, even if what you have is a fairly small homestead. The goal is to be as […]

10/30/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Beets make for a pretty decent survival food

Setting up your own food garden is the best way to prepare for when SHTF. But planting just any crop won’t do. You need to be selective about which vegetable, fruit, or herb goes to your garden. Beets need to be one of your top picks for a number of good reasons. In choosing which […]

10/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to prepare your survival garden for winter

Homesteaders know that their work doesn’t end just because winter is around the corner. If you’ve worked hard to cultivate a garden full of thriving fruits and vegetables, you need to make the necessary winter preparations so your crops survive even as the temperature drops. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Always prep ahead if you want to […]

09/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Read this wisdom-filled guide before you begin prepping

So you finally decided it’s high time to prepare for a potential crisis or a natural disaster. Whatever your reasoning for taking up prepping, an article in Survivopedia has some strong suggestions about your starting position and priorities. The first and more important thing is to learn the basics of survival. Determine your main priorities, […]

08/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The difference between preppers and homesteaders

Homesteaders and preppers might sound like completely different groups of people, but they tend to share many of their beliefs and practices. An article on Survival Sullivan covers their differences, similarities, and what they can learn from each other. Both groups have rather diverse memberships. Some preppers fit the general public’s image of the doomsday […]

08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Digital products the smart prepper can download that teach the best preparation strategies for grid-down scenarios

What are the most important reading materials for surviving SHTF scenarios where the power grid goes down, society collapses, and everyone has to fend for themselves? Dan Sullivan of The Survivalist Blog presents a list of 14 critical reading materials that any prepper and survivalist needs to download, print out, read, and memorize before the […]

08/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Have you heard of the tree collard? It’s a great addition to any survivalist’s garden

Tree collard greens are a superfood that can grow all-year round and they can reach to at least eight to 12-feet tall. The leaves of this plant look and taste like the outside leaves of a cabbage, but they don’t form a “head” like the latter. Once the plants are at least four to six […]

07/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to survive and thrive after an EMP attack

An EMP attack will change the world and the way you live forever. There are six important steps you can prepare yourself for these dark times, an article in Smart Prepper Gear states. The first step is the bread-and-butter of any proper prepper: Cover all of your basic needs. Each person will need one gallon of […]

07/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Garlic is the ultimate survival food for the smart prepper

Garlic is popular all over the world because it’s both a flavorful seasoning and a versatile vegetable with many health benefits. Even after SHTF, carefully prepared garlic has incredible uses. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The various health benefits of garlic Garlic can improve blood lipids and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — Garlic can help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and […]

06/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Which food should you consume first after SHTF?

Ensuring your body has sufficient nutrition for the hard days after SHTF is paramount. But your stockpile will go to waste if you consume the wrong food ahead of time. An article in Survival Sullivan states that you need to plan out the order you should eat your stored food. The first food that should go […]

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