The story of my DIY Fresnel lens began three years ago when I lost my house and all its contents in a fire. It started around 4:00 a.m. when my daughter got up and fluffed her job uniform in the dryer. We had no idea the dryer would short out and ... Read More
Learn Off-Grid Living Skills for Survival
Living off the grid is a dream of millions of people. No interruptions by telephone and away from the intrusions of technology and modern life -- living as God intended, in fact. Knowledge of off grid living skills makes this dream a reality for ... Read More
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Prepping Supplies?
You’ve heard it a million times, “Why spend money on prepping stuff you’ll never use?” Poor excuse! I use LOTS of the supplies initially purchased, “Just in case we’re out of power", or "Just in case there's a huge emergency." Here's how I have ... Read More
How Many Off-Grid Cooking Methods Do You Have?
When you buy, or otherwise acquire, preparedness supplies, do you practice with them or are you a prep hoarder? I think I've been guilty of both, especially with off-grid cooking methods. Maybe you know what I mean. Preppers are notorious for ... Read More
The Baby Steps, #1: Plan for a short-term emergency
"It's an emergency!" How many times have I heard one of my kids yell during any given week? Sometimes it really is an emergency, but just as often, they only want me to see a new toy advertised on TV or listen to a newly discovered knock-knock ... Read More
