Month: January 2013
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There’s More to Proper Food Storage Than You Think
Last week I got into a short, yet friendly, comments discussion with HealthyPrepper (one of my recent favorite YouTube channels by the way) on one of her videos regarding the storage of crackers for the long term. Suffice it to say, that I suggested there’s more to consider when storing crackers (she was storing regular…
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Win a FREE Sun Oven by Sharing Your 2013 Food Storage Goals (FoodStorageMadeEasy.net Giveaway)
I just noticed that Jodi and Julie at FoodStorageMadeEasy.net are offering a free sun oven giveaway contest! All it seems that you have to do to be entered into the contest is to post a comment about your 2013 goals on their Facebook page by Sunday, February 3 (winner announced on Monday). I would have jumped…
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Review of Energizer 7 LED Trailfinder Headlight
I recently purchased the Energizer 7 LED Trailfinder Headlight off a recommendation of Steven Harris of Solar1234.com because I was in the market for a new headlamp. After removing it from the package there was some basic assembly required, including attaching the headband and installing the batteries. One thing I noticed was that the battery compartment…
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HOW TO KILL WITH YOUR HANDS DVD…to survive a violent attack
I have no idea how long the link below will continue to be active, but Coach David has just told me that he is making Disc 1 of his B.E.T. system FREELY available for a limited time on YouTube. I had an opportunity to review it a few weeks ago and was getting excited about (hopefully)…
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General George S. Patton’s Guide to Prepping
I’ve been a fan of the late General since I was a kid. For a variety of reasons he seems to exemplify the American “can do” attitude that makes me just love this country, regardless of what the elites are doing to it. Anyway, I thought it would be a fun thought experiment to consider…
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Body Armor for Dummies
Here’s a nice article on Body Armor for Dummies that really explains what you ought to know if you’re new them, like me: “No doubt, the vast majority of you are aware of the fact that our federal government seems intent on violating our inalienable right to self-defense, among others. It is entirely possible that…
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Why Prepare? Infographic
What do you think about this one?
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Egg Storage Experiment – Week 2 Results
My second week of egg storage with mineral oil is here already. Can’t say I’ll keep up with the posting of pictures but here’s where it stands: This is the mineral oil egg, no floating (which is good) and no off smell: And here’s the control egg, also no floating and no off smell: Last,…
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How to Make Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste
I’ve had bad luck with my dental health for… well, forever! Must be bad genes (no offense, mom and dad!). My kids have problems too. Even weird ones like losing teeth too early and, yes, we know our dentist and orthodontist quite well. We’ve tried an assortment of toothbrushes, natural toothpastes (including ones without fluoride),…