Stories By Tess Pennington
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Controlling the Herd
Disaster at Disneyland: Measles Outbreak Continues to Spread
January 23, 2015The measles outbreak that began at Disneyland is continuing to spread throughout many parts of the...
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Edible Public Park Helps to Feed 200,000 People Every Year
January 22, 2015The Incredible Edible Park is a 7.5 acre public park that grows enough food, vegetables and...
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Armageddon Scenarios
Storm on the Horizon: Massive Layoffs Planned for Corporate Conglomerates in 2015
January 1, 2015Some of the largest U.S. corporate conglomerates are planning for massive layoffs in the coming year...
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The Ultimate Christmas Shopping Guide For Preppers
December 12, 2014We made our list and tested it twice to make sure this is the ultimate guide...
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When Should I Go Into a Full Pandemic Lockdown Mode And Self Quarantine?
October 16, 2014Some of the key questions facing concerned citizens revolve around the concepts of self quarantine and...
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Armageddon Scenarios
Contagion Blast Radius: How Far Can Ebola Droplets Travel?
October 1, 2014Studies are finding that sneezes and coughs cause illnesses to travel much farther than originally estimated....
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U.S. Government Denies Claims of Toxic Exposure to 9/11 First Responders
September 11, 2014September 11, 2001 was the day our world as we once knew it changed. First responders...
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Minutes a Day… To Produce Your Own Food
August 17, 2014If you know the right tricks, gardening does not have to be time consuming. Here's a...
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Prepping: Are You Hardcore Enough?
August 16, 2014When I first began prepping, I wanted to be a hardcore prepper and had some pretty...
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Outdoor Cooking Was Essential To Keep the Cottage Cool
July 15, 2014In the Summer, especially if there was no breeze passing through the place it was suffocatingly...
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How We Used To Fertilize The Vegetable Garden
July 5, 2014Back in the day there ware none of the composts and fertilizers around that you can...
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How to Use Ebay to Find the Most Affordable Silver
June 26, 2014Everyone should have at least some of their money outside of the banking system. So preserve...
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Donating During a SHTF Emergency
June 24, 2014As difficult as it will be to see others suffer, you have to ensure the safety...
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22 Ways To Conserve Water In Your Home
June 21, 2014Learning ways to practice the art of conserving water now, will help you lower your energy...
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Ironing Day Using Flat Irons: The Blight of My Life
June 18, 2014There were two types of iron years ago, the solid metal ones, flat irons which was...
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Dealing With Flies the Old Fashioned Way
June 16, 2014I'm sure there are other ways to deter flies, but these worked for me so I...
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Armageddon Scenarios
5 Reasons You Should Be Preparing
June 11, 2014Most people prepare based on their understanding of the emergencies that are most likely to affect...
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D-Day Memories From Knowle Cottage
June 7, 2014When my mother opened the door on the morning of June 6th 1944 there was a...
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SHTF Planning: 3 Ways to Purify Water
May 25, 2014Water is the foundation of life, and as such, water preparedness is one of the most...
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Cash is Out, Bartering is King
May 20, 2014It’s yard sale season now! It’s a great place and time to practice bartering skills and...
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In Ground Composting
May 19, 2014When we were growing our own food space was very important. We had a good sized...
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6 Essential Food Types To Grow Your Own Food Pantry
May 4, 2014Commercial food sources have become contaminated with genetically-modified foods, hormones/antibiotics, pesticides and neurotoxins. This is no...
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DIY: Make Your Own Biodiesel
May 1, 2014The current world is at it’s peak as far as consumption is concerned. With our finite...
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Juice For a Natural Energy Boost
April 30, 2014I constantly struggle with having enough energy to get everything done. Instead of loading myself up...
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5 Simple Solutions For Composting
April 29, 2014Composting is by far the best way to condition your soil. Whether you have a small...
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Armageddon Scenarios
Five Eco Friendly Alternatives For Emergency Preparedness
April 22, 2014No one wants to think that a natural or man-made disaster could actually happen, but it’s...
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Edible Flowers: 42 Varieties to Add to Your Garden
April 21, 2014Using flowers in cooking has been widely used in many parts of the world including Europe,...
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DIY: Soy Citronella Candles
April 18, 2014It’s time to begin enjoying the outdoors more now that the weather is warming up. As...
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Are Our Children the Next Generation of Zombies?
April 17, 2014The zombie apocalypse is a prevalent theme throughout the preparedness community. Many believe zombies will be...
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10 Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies
April 16, 2014Now that winter is behind us, the long-awaited season of spring brings with it rebirth, renewal...