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Three Things to Do In a Disaster Situation

November 14, 2016 by Bobbi Peterson

You've spent time prepping for disaster. You've collected vital survival supplies, designated safe places for various types of storms, and drilled survival procedures. Then, you find yourself in a disaster situation. Though you may know your gear, practiced skills, and done all you can - you can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: disaster plan, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, self sufficiency

7 Survival Hygiene Tips for When SHTF

October 31, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

It’s no secret that, in a survival situation, you’ll face an enemy just as dangerous as a man with a gun: disease. Survival hygiene can be just as deadly as a mob if not prepared. I asked my friend, Dan Sullivan of SullivanSurvival.com to help put things into perspective and give some expert … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts and Blog Hops, Preparedness Tagged With: emergency preparedness, self sufficiency, survival skills, Survivalism

How to Start Prepping Where You Are

October 11, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

Being prepared is a lot more than just having 5 years worth of freeze dried food and fire starters stashed away. In fact, I daresay it doesn't have much of anything to do with your stash so much as your mentality. Yes, there's a place of importance in the prepper world for having stocks put up but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: emergency preparedness, preparedness, self sufficiency, survival skills, Survivalism

Being Prepared Isn’t Just For Disasters!

October 5, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

“Prepping” is a term tossed around in mainstream media constantly these days. Generally speaking, it shows some guy who is an over-the-top type with questionable mental stability showing off his guns in a bunker 10 feet underground. They prepare for disasters that, while possible, are so far fetched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: BOB bag, EDC Bag, emergency preparedness, preparedness, self sufficiency

8 Non Food Kits to Vacuum Seal

September 19, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

Vacuum sealers are wonderful tools that can be used for plenty of things other than food. We love to go fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. I've come across and discovered several tips and tricks for vacuum sealing food, but I've also used it for several non food items over the years. I've broken … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: DIY, emergency preparedness, self sufficiency, vacuum sealer

The Only One Size Fits All Prepper Plan

September 14, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

As I surf around the web, it seems there are more and more people out there who claim to have a One Size Fits All prepper plan/list/course they want to sell you. Then, there are others, like myself who loudly declare that there is no One Size Fits All Prepper Plan because it's impossible. What works … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: emergency preparedness, preparedness, self sufficiency, Survivalism

4 Benefits of Harvesting Rainwater

September 6, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

When you think about living green and sustainable harvesting, there is often one resource that is overlooked. In fact, unless you live in an arid desert, it’s also something you may take for granted. Water is one of our most plentiful resources, and one that is hotly debated by environmental groups … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Guest Posts and Blog Hops, Preparedness

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