Stories By Tess Pennington
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Homesteading
Water Bath Canning 101
June 12, 2013Canning is one of those things that sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. Cloaked...
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Survival and Preparedness
Wild Fire Preparedness Checklist
June 10, 2013With summer coming and woodlands and brush drying out being prepared for wildfires should be an...
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Topical Home Remedies the Easy Way
June 8, 2013What will you do when tubes of triple antibiotic cream is no longer as close as...
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The Skinny: 6 Everyday Uses for Dry Milk
June 5, 2013Powdered milk… I know what many of you are thinking, “Never in a million years will...
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The Perfect Homestead
June 4, 2013There are as many different descriptions of the “perfect homestead” as there are different folks who...
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Deer-Resistant Gardening
June 2, 2013As majestic as deer are, they are a nuisance in the garden. Their voracious appetites from...
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Long Term Food Storage Basics
June 1, 2013Some best practices and a multi-barrier process for packaging food for short and long term storage...
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Armageddon Scenarios
When to Bug Out: Knowing the Signs
May 29, 2013One of the largest concerns during a disaster situation is when to leave. Hurricanes, floods, chemical...
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The Dirty Side of Wheat
May 26, 2013The occurrence of diabetes in the US remained relatively constant until the mid 1980s. Then things...
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Having a Water Supply During a Long Term Disaster
May 24, 2013Having water in the home is essential to keeping the body hydrated to maintain proper body...
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My First Kill
May 23, 2013We decided that today was the day – it was time to kill him. Being a...
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Armageddon Scenarios
Sustainable in the City: Community Solidarity When the SHTF
May 21, 2013I knew that when the needs of the unprepared are not met, they are more likely...
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Storm Preparedness
May 20, 2013Moreover, flash flooding is responsible for more fatalities – more than 140 annually – than any...
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Survival Food Series: 25 Survival Seeds You Need For Your Garden
May 16, 2013The only way to be fully prepared as far as growing plants is concerned is to...
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How To Make Soap From Your Food Pantry Staples
April 18, 2013As we progress on our preparedness paths, we want to ensure that the preps we store...
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Are You Ready Series: Tornado Preparedness
April 17, 2013Tornados can occur in every state and has the capacity to strike with little or no...
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Moving Toward Off Grid Living
April 10, 2013Many people dream of being totally self-sufficient and going off the grid. A life free of...
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Dehydrating Meat Sources for Your Food Pantry
April 8, 2013Protein sources in an emergency situation are essential in maintaining a balanced diet. Because meat sources...
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Family Preparedness
April 6, 2013Family-based preparedness is a well rounded way of ensuring all members of the family understand the...
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Good-bye City Life! What You Should Know Before You Homestead
April 5, 2013You know, this whole “I’m going to be a homesteader” thing started with a completely random...
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25 Must Have Survival Foods: Put Them In Your Pantry Now
April 3, 2013Stock up on the following items today to get your prepper pantry ready for the next...