Home Made Berkey Water Filter

March 10, 2011 - "Home Made Berkey Water Filter" By Daire. I have a large family and our current home does not afford us much space for water storage. While we are able to store some, our contingency water plan centers around the two storm water holding ponds near our home. However, this water is standing water that mainly is supplied by runoff from the parking lots of our townhouse complex. So, thorough filtering is required to remove the variety of contaminants that are likely present in the water. Click here

Make Your Own Vinegar

March 10, 2011 - "Make Your Own Vinegar" Vinegar is easy to make, from a variety of products. And you can make your own mother of vinegar too, although you don't actually need it. All you have to do is add already-made vinegar to apple cider, in a proportion of 1:4. However, to make mother of vinegar, expose a mixture of one-half vinegar and one-half cider to a temperature of 80 degrees for a few days. The thin scum that forms on the surface is mother of vinegar. Click here

5 Herbs You Must Have, Holistic Mama

March 10, 2011 - "5 Herbs You Must Have, Holistic Mama" By Annie Mueller. Being healthy and raising healthy kids is as admirable a goal as any. And going about it as naturally as possible will make you a shoo-in for sure. Sometimes the information on holistic health, herbal remedies and natural treatments can be overwhelming, though. Here's a quick list of the herbs you must have on hand in your efforts to keep that gorgeous family of yours naturally healthy. All of these herbs are easily purchased in a grocery store, and several of them are easy to grow yourself - on a windowsill, in a pot on the porch, or in your garden this summer. Click here

Preparing for Medical Needs

March 9, 2011 - "Preparing for Medical Needs" By Joseph Parish. Are you prepared for any medical emergencies which might occur if our infrastructure drops to a critical point? Do you have an extensive amount of medical related supplies stored up? I didn’t think so, well it isn’t too late for you to get your medical kit in order and you can do so by following these simple instructions. Click here

The Fuel Dilemma

March 9, 2011 - "The Fuel Dilemma" By Joseph Parish. When preparing for any sort of emergency the question of fuel concern usually surfaces and often comes into pay. Whether to store up on these vital products or not is generally a matter of necessity and not frequently presented as a choice. Keep in mind that storing up on various fuels takes care of several important aspects of your active preparedness program. On the one hand you have the different fuels which may be needed for heating or for cooking purposes. The types of fuels which are suitable for this task include wood and other similar consumables. These products can often be stored for a long amount of time if you so desire. Click here

Cutting your expenses back

March 9, 2011 - "Cutting your expenses back" By Joseph Parish. As we follow the cost of living we see it traveling on a straight upward incline. Unfortunately not only do the wages earned fail to keep pace with it but many families are now experiencing a decline in their weekly or monthly income. One or both of the breadwinners may be unemployed or about to lose their means of livelihood. For our senior members of society who are on a fixed income the situation is even worse. People often shrug their shoulders and wave their hands asking, “So what? What can we do?” click here

Golf is Back Obama's 60th Outing as President

March 6, 2011 - "Golf is Back Obama's 60th Outing as President" By Keith Koffler. Well, the mercury has crept back up above 60 degrees here in Washington, and so it’s time once again for President Obama to head out to the golf course. This is the president’s 60th time golfing as president, meaning Obama has spent two months of his presidency on the golf course. Click here

Hard Times are approaching

March 6, 2011 - "Hard Times are approaching" By Joseph Parish. Let’s be real for a moment and look at the state of the world around us at this time. We have revolutions taking place worldwide along with wars raging from one side of the globe to another. Economic chaos is threatening every major economy. More and more people are losing their jobs in America as the workload is transferred to foreign nations. We see on a daily basis the possibility of a market crash that could top that experienced in 1929. Click here

Prices Are Going Up Make a Plan Now

March 6, 2011 - "Prices Are Going Up! Make a Plan Now!" by Carolyn. This is just a quick summary of the information I presented on Ready Or Not this past Tuesday. There are more statistics on the show than in this post. Please take time to listen to the show to kick start your food production and storage efforts. click here

Eating Crow

March 5, 2011 - "Eating Crow" By Joseph Parish. Have you ever sat and carefully watched the size that a crow can frequently obtain? They are certainly not a small size bird in the least. Most locations in America have an over abundance of these fat creatures which often mature to the size of a Cornish game hen. To me that’s large enough to feed two adults with a meal and for them to leave the table full. In an emergency merely add some cooked rice or potatoes along with a few vegetables to the meal and your all set. Click here

The Islamic Demolition of the Statue of Liberty

March 4, 2011 - "The Islamic Demolition of the Statue of Liberty" One of the founding principles of the Islamic constitution is to ensure that all sovereignty and supremacy belongs solely to God; the Shari’ah is a practical manifestation of this sovereignty and supremacy because it seeks to establish His command in society. Now they are planning a renovation of one of our countries foremost landmarks. Time we fought back against these foreign invaders. Click here

Revenge on the pigeons

March 4, 2011 - "Revenge on the pigeons" By Joseph Parish. The next time you spend any time in a large city take note of the number of pigeons which flood the skyline. You can see them at just about anywhere where a bird can possibly fly or roost. During our last trip to the Philadelphia area I was afforded the opportunity to witness these birds in action. As I watched the large number walking around trying to beg for food I thought to myself what if the food situation was to get really bad how would the pigeon population hold up? I justified the thought with the idea that they are often considered somewhat of a delicacy usually known as squab. Click here

Canning Beans and Franks for those emergency times

March 3, 2011 - "Canning Beans and Franks for those emergency times" By Joseph Parish. When an emergency situation strikes we are almost certain to lose our capability to keep foods frozen and cold. When it gets to that point we stand to not only waste a lot of food but possibly go hungry in the process. In the event of power failure we would start our food consumption off by using up what meats and products are in our freezer first. Ice may be available for a very short period of time after the onset of a disaster but after that we are essentially on our own. Click here

Nonpareil Home-style Hash Browns Case of 12

March 3, 2011 - "Nonpareil Home-style Hash Browns Case of 12" I found this item as I was wandering around the net. It appears to be a good deal. You might wish to check it out. Click here

How to Make Homemade Apple Cider

March 3, 2011 - "How to Make Homemade Apple Cider" Making and canning your own apple cider is easy. In fact, if you are making applesauce, you will probably have extra juice from cooking the apples! Here's how to make your own home canned apple cider (some call it apple cider, but it isn't fermented, so I don't think that really applies), complete instructions in easy steps and completely illustrated. The apple cider will taste MUCH better than anything you've ever had from a store, and by selecting the right apples, it will be so naturally-sweet that you won't need to add any sugar at all. Click here

People Eating Insects and Bugs - Wild Food School / FORAGING Times

March 2, 2011 - "People Eating Insects and Bugs - Wild Food School / FORAGING Times" Bugs and insects are eaten as part of the regular diet by around 2.5 billion people across the world. Many, many, more eat insects on an occasional basis. Although reviled in the west - mostly because of their appearance - and connections (some) with disease, plus destruction of crops, many insects are highly nutritious and SOME even taste really good when prepared properly. Here is a video on bed eating. Click here

Eating and Growing Cherry Trees

March 2, 2011 - "Eating and Growing Cherry Trees" By Joseph Parish. A week again I did some shopping at a Farmer’s Market in Newark, Delaware. Considering that it is the winter season their prices were extremely reasonable. Along with the usual fruits and vegetables that I gathered from their shelves I also purchased some beautiful cherries. I don’t frequently buy cherries due to their excessive prices but I made an exception this time. Click here

Sprouting Tray

March 1, 2011 - We traveled to Philadelphia yesterday to attend a meet-up seminar on “How to grow your own food in small spaces.” It was a very interesting session. One of the topics that were discussed was sprouting seeds for eating. As the speaker talked about the subject a sprouting tray was passed around the room. This Kitchen Seed Sprouter consisted of three different trays so that you could raise several different flavored sprouts at once. The unit resembled the older plastic canister sets from years past. I was so impressed with it that I intend to order two of them for our use. If anyone else is interested in this unique item they can be purchased at: http://www.victoriokitchenproducts.com/product.php?id=52

Sprouting Seeds like a Pro

March 1, 2011 - "Sprouting Seeds like a Pro" By Joseph Parish. During our recent skill set seminar in Philadelphia they covered the topic of sprouting seeds. The presenter was very knowledgeable on the issue and I thought I would pass on some of the information which I gained for my readers benefit. Sprouting seeds is a fairly straight forward and simple process. It takes very little of your time and the end result can provide a tasty new treat for your evening salad or your favorite bowl of soup. click here

Cleanup and Disposal of CFL’s New EPA Guidelines

February 28, 2011 - "Cleanup and Disposal of CFL’s New EPA Guidelines" With upcoming changes in laws regarding the sale of incandescent bulbs in both the US and Canada, the safe cleanup and disposal of compact florescent bulbs (CFLs) is even more important. As we know already, CFLs contain mercury, which means that if you have a broken bulb, simply sweeping it up and tossing it into the trash isn't considered safe disposal. Click here