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5 Quick Steps To Easy Apple Cider

Fresh apple cider is delicious Autumn is here! And autumn means harvest time has come and is in full swing. To me, fall has always meant lots of apple pies,…

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How To Mouse Proof Your Home For Winter

It is important to mouse proof your home. As the weather gets colder, mice are trying to find places to stay warm. You don’t have to live next to a…

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How To Keep Your Compost Pile Churning … All Winter Long

Keep your compost pile churning all winter long. It can be a struggle to maintain your compost bin or pile over the winter. Whether you’re dealing with severe cold and/or…

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5 Long-Lasting Superfoods To Keep You Healthy All Winter

5 Long-Lasting Superfoods To Keep You Healthy All Winter Consuming seasonal superfoods – that is, foods that are nutrient-rich — strengthens your immune system so you can fight off those…

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A few things you should know about turkey hunting

Embarking on the quest for turkey hunting presents an invigorating challenge, demanding a blend of expertise, perseverance, and a profound insight into the avian creatures’ conduct and surroundings. Whether you…

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How to Preserve Stock & Meat for Long-term Food Storage

In a survival situation, ensuring you get enough protein will make a big difference. But you can’t always depend on electricity to be there. What’s more, where I live, we…

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The Science of Sustenance: How Nutritional Knowledge Enhances Prepper Readiness

Securing your food supply should be among your top priorities as a survivalist. National emergencies like the pandemic, or natural ones such as wildfires show that federal food supplies can…

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Gardening options for the self-sufficient prepper

Since a young age, I’ve learned that growing my own vegetables is an incredibly satisfying pursuit enjoyed by many. It’s not only therapeutic but also brings immense joy from sowing,…

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The Benefits Of Food Fermentation

Food fermentation is a way to keep bacteria, fungi (like yeasts), and other tiny organisms from ruining our food. Enzymes, the main culprits behind food going bad, work to absorb…

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Raising meat goats for self-sufficiency

Those looking to become self-sufficient by raising livestock are surprised to find out that the global frontrunner in the realm of protein sources is goat meat. In fact, approximately 70%…