"There are differing schools of thought in the preparedness community regarding whether you should evacuate or shelter in place in the event of a disaster. Like many discussions in our modern era, it’s a false dichotomy."
Read more#WildEdibleWednesday 10/25 - Yellowroot
My grandmother still remembers the recipe she and her siblings were forced to take as kids any time they were sick: Start with high-proof moonshine. Mix in yellowroot extract, local honey, and peppermint oil. Heat it up hot, and take two tablespoons. It feels like swallowing fire, but it’ll clear a sore throat and cough right up.
Read moreSurvival Time Machine: Trifecta
"The stuff I purchased was designed to be in the worst environments in the world. Who knows? Maybe some of it was. I always wonder about the stories behind my surplus gear. Who wore or used it? Where has it been? What on earth has it done?"
Read more#WildEdibleWednesday 10/18 - Late Purple Aster
For this week’s #WildEdibleWednesday, we’re going to continue on our wildflower kick with Symphyotrichum patens, or the Late Purple Aster.
Read moreDisaster Prep: How to Build a Stockpile Even if You're Broke
"Today on the SARCRAFT blog, we’re going to talk about couponing. Betcha didn’t think you’d ever hear that coming from us, did ya?"
Read more#WildEdibleWednesday 10/11 - Goldenrod
"Goldenrod gets a bad rap for causing fall allergies, and it’s not surprising why… the bright yellow flower heads look like pure pollen. However, it’s really a case of mistaken identity..."
Read moreSurvival Time Machine, Part II
"Last time we went back in time. This week we’re going to begin our journey back to the future... In order to get started off on the right foot, let’s go thrift shoppin’…"
Read more#WildEdibleWednesday 10/4 - Southern Crabapple
"Before all kids everywhere became glued to iPad screens, they had crabapple wars."
Read moreDisaster Prep: Defining Your Parameters
"Some 72% of Americans don’t have enough supplies to last them for three days. For some, it’s even less than that. So that’s where we’re starting. Which leads us to a good question: Where DO you start?"
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