Stories By Tess Pennington
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Economic Warfare Plays Out Between East and West
April 15, 2014The Ukrainian issue is more than just a grasp for resources – it’s quickly becoming a...
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Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
April 10, 2014Honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could be one sweet solution to the serious,...
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Get a Head Start on Gardening with Cold Frames
April 9, 2014Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a temperate climates where they can create a...
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Hidden Energy Inside Your Pocket Change
April 4, 2014You never realize how dependent you are to the grid until the lights go out for...
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Armageddon Scenarios
Are You Ready Series: Pandemic Preparedness
April 1, 2014These natural recurring disasters tend to occur suddenly and without warning.
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NOAA Warns of Heavy Flooding Occurring This Spring
March 31, 2014According to the NOAA, an unusually cold and wet winter that has caused deep layers of...
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7 Ways to Re-Use Wine Corks
March 28, 2014Since wine corks are made from natural materials, they have a multitude of uses.
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Economy and Finance
Preparing for Economic Instability: 6 Ways to Ready Yourself For the Inevitable
March 27, 2014For several years now, many economic forecasters and trenders have warned the general public of a...
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Urban Gardening: Grow Anywhere!
March 26, 2014Just because you live in an apartment, does not mean you have to live without the...
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The Sweet Life: Sugar Alternatives for Your Homesteading Needs
March 17, 2014If you have a sweet tooth, like me, you may also quake in fear of the...
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10 Tips To Teach Kids About Internet Safety
March 11, 2014Our children live in such a drastically different world compared to what we grew up in....
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SHTF Planning: 7 Ways to Use The Items Around You To Adapt and Survive
March 10, 2014In a critical emergency, how quickly we respond to a disaster directly impacts how successful we...
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Two Factors To Help Your Decision to Bug In or Bug Out
March 4, 2014When a disaster threatens, you must make the choice of whether to flee or stay in...
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6 Fool-Proof Tips For a Successful Garden
March 3, 2014As rewarding as it is to produce your own food source, it takes practice and work...
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A Navy SEALs Secrets to Situational Awareness
February 25, 2014If you wonder why the Navy SEALs are so good at what they do, it’s because...
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Food Rationing: It Will Break You Down Mentally
February 20, 2014If the foods you store are not able to provide you with adequate nutrition, or you...
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The Dangers of The Normalcy Bias
February 18, 2014Change is often an unwelcome concept into our lives. As humans, we are creatures of habit...
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12 Ways to Prime Your Vehicle For Winter
February 15, 2014We depend on our vehicle to get us to our destinations no matter what the weather...
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10 Foods You Should Not Feed Your Chickens
February 13, 2014Your flock of chickens will be much happier and healthier if you can find a way...
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Using Your Food Stores to Make 5 Alternative Flours
February 10, 2014Part of my research to become self-reliant is learning how to use the items I have...
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First Things First: Key Questions Facing The Beginning Prepper
February 3, 2014While there may be three million Americans preparing for a paradigm shift which promises to change...
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5 Naturally Occurring Salt Sources For When the SHTF
January 30, 2014Salt is a life-saving, multifunctional preparedness item that all households should have stored for long term...
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The Importance of Being Prepared
January 29, 2014In the same way that you get insurance in case your health declines, it is important...
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10 Household Products You Never Have To Buy Again
January 28, 2014My reason to make my own products stem mainly from the ever increasing prices as well...
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Homemade Elderberry Syrup
January 21, 2014Scientists have isolated the active compound in the elderberry. It is called Antivirin and is found...
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Biomass Briquettes: An Alternative Fuel Source Made From Paper
January 20, 2014Many rely on having cords of wood to use, but those in population dense areas may...
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Jar Sterilization Methods Made Easy
January 14, 2014Canning and preserving food is a rewarding and frugal way to create a reliable food pantry...
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Are You Ready Series: Rolling Blackouts
January 13, 2014The grid’s aging infrastructure, combined with a rise in domestic electricity consumption and extreme weather issues...
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Cat Litter Uses in a Prepper World
January 12, 2014Storing kitty litter is not for just the feline lovers. In fact, cat litter has some...
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Urban Gardening: Grow Anywhere!
January 11, 2014Just because you live in an apartment, does not mean you have to live without the...