Growing your own groceries is a common goal shared by homesteaders, preppers, and off the grid enthusiasts. There is absolutely no better way to ensure that you family is prepared to survive a disaster than to have a massive stockpile of naturally grown and raised food as well as a backup supply of… Read more »
The final installment of the eFoodsDirect Fall Survival Guide is a roundup of prepping how-to projects that might just boggle the mind. In just a few short generations, many Americans have become so divorced from the self-reliant mindset and skills of our ancestors that completing a simple home improvement project generates anxiety and a… Read more »
Preppers, homesteading families, and off the grid enthusiasts should never look at weeds as pests. The wild plants boast a vast array of both medicinal and gardening uses. Many weeds, which are likely growing in your backyard, can help soothe burns, heal sores, curb sickness and be uses as ingredients in a plethora of… Read more »
Living off the grid or at your dream survival retreat might be more affordable that you think. Unless you are independently wealthy, an income must still be earned while preparing for a SHTF scenario. More than a few notable accomplished preparedness authors, presenters, and radio show personalities left lucrative and high-powered positions to live more simply… Read more »
Medical preparedness is often on the minds of off the grid families and members of the prepper community. Unless your or someone in your family or tribe (my favorite phrase for a mutual assistance group) has a medical background, a lot of learning must occur while prepping for a SHTF disaster. Approaching prepping as a… Read more »
Buying the perfect homesteading property, planting rows and rows or crops, and purchasing long term storage food as a part of a backup plan is a good start to becoming more self-reliant, but those preps alone will not ensure success or long-term survival. Living off the grid or making the decision to live more self-reliant… Read more »
Although there is great value in taking a class, watching videos, and reading books to enhance your self-reliance skills, spending some time in an Amish enclave offers an irreplaceable hands-on experience. In my experience, the Amish are savvy businessmen. When approached with respect and a sincere desire to learn, an Amish man would likely agree… Read more »
While shopping for the perfect prepper retreat, do not be tempted by scenic soil, as the saying goes, beauty is only skin deep. Looking down at your feet frequently will serve you a lot better when touring land. While picturesque sunsets are wonderful, if the land is unable to grow crops and is prone… Read more »
Would you know how to hunt for food during a long-term emergency or grid down scenario? Food, water, and shelter are the basics of survival. Not enough of one will surely result in the demise of the family or mutual assistance group. Survival snares and traps will help feed the family during a lengthy… Read more »
Root cellars are making a comeback in a big way. The once commonplace structures are now being made with a wide-variety variety of earth-friendly and upcycled materials. When constructed properly, the food storage units can also be used as a storm shelter or temporary bugout location. When building an earthen root cellar or storm shelter… Read more »
