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11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The most effective (and natural) ways to repel bugs

Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling black pepper […]

10/08/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Yummy superfoods that even beginner gardeners can plant today

Fruits and vegetables are known for being rich in beneficial substances, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. To ensure that food being consumed is safe, these crops can easily be planted in your backyard without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and other toxic chemicals. While organic and pesticide-free fruits and vegetables may be available […]

09/17/2018 / By Gregory Van Dyke

Learn how to become your own medicine man or woman

True medical freedom is experienced when you gain self-reliance in taking care of your most common healthcare needs through natural means. Today, it has become all too common for people to reach for painkillers or potentially dangerous medicine as their first port of call. This knee-jerk reaction to reach for some pill or another to […]

09/16/2018 / By Janine Acero

Protecting your chickens from heat stress: How to make your own homemade electrolytes for poultry

Much like humans, animals and pets experience stress from heat and dehydration, which leads to sickness and even death if not given immediate attention. If you own backyard chickens or ducks, electrolytes are one of the things you must have at the ready in case your flock is under stress from these conditions. Read on […]

08/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide on how to use lime essential oil on the homestead

While it isn’t as popular as other oils, lime essential oil has various uses on a homestead. If you’re not familiar with essential oils, they’re the “concentrated form of the chemical constituents naturally found in plants” that give them their medicinal properties. (h/t to Hillsborough-Homesteading.com.) The various uses of lime essential oil Lime essential oil […]

08/09/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow

Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow […]

07/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Baking soda in the garden: 10 natural remedy uses for this basic household staple

Baking soda is an incredibly useful product that can be used in your garden. The household staple has been gaining popularity in the last few years because it is an inexpensive and abundant alternative to many synthetic chemicals out there. What’s more, baking soda — being all-natural — offers little to no side effects. We […]

06/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Plants that many consider to be weeds are actually powerful medicinal herbs

Weeds are plants that grow where they’re not wanted, where they “steal” nutrients meant for desired crops. However, not all weeds are pests. Some can be sources of food or have medicinal properties, and other benefits that may make you see these plants in a new light. While some weeds can be beneficial, you must first consider the […]

06/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper survival: Bandages soaked in vinegar can heal burns

The next time you’re out in the woods and you have to treat someone’s burns, you might need to add a little bit of vinegar on those bandages. According to a study, adding some vinegar can help prevent burn wounds from getting infected. It can even help speed up healing. Researchers from the U.K. had determined […]

06/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Wild violets are useful plants that can help the smart prepper survive

When you see weeds in your lawn or garden, your initial reaction would usually be to eliminate all of them. But did you know that certain weeds, like beautiful wild violets, have various survival uses? (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com.) Take note that you should learn how to differentiate between wild violets and African violets. While the former […]

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