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March 27, 2012

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First Aid Refreshers, part 8: Constipation

constipation is no laughing matter

Okay, right off the bat, we’ll just say that this is no one’s favorite topic.  And maybe you have no personal issues with this (right now).  But, those who join you may or changes in diet in the future may make this an issue for you too.  So let’s go ahead and discuss prevention and […]

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March 26, 2012

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Raised Bed Gardening, part 1

raising your own food for self sufficiency

Every year since we’ve owned our farm, we’ve delightedly tilled up the soil and lovingly poked seeds into the ground, envisioning the beautiful garden to come.  We’ve put up fencing and marked the rows.  We’ve cultivated the aisles.  We’ve hoed and hoed and hoed between the seedlings.  We’ve fertilized and picked off bugs and trellised […]

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March 24, 2012

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Quote of the Week: Wooden on Attitude

mountain climbing

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. ~ John Wooden 

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March 23, 2012

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Surviving the Aftermath of an Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack

the devastation caused by an emp burst

The following article has been contributed by fellow prepper Luke Lichterman. It has been published with permission of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of PreppingToSurvive.com. Sunspots are Electro-Magnetic Pulse events The earth has always been subject to electro-magnetic events called “sunspots,” which are created by storms in the sun’s atmosphere and […]

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March 22, 2012

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A Different Kind of Food-in-a-Bucket Plan

storing food by the meal

A while back, I posted a series of pieces on why and how you should protect your food for the long-term.  I suggested ways to get rid of pests and keep out oxygen and light so that the food would remain viable and nutritious for longer periods of time.  The main way I proposed was […]

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March 21, 2012

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Another Look at the US Budget

our economic game of roulette

According to recent surveys, the economy is one of the most important factors for many voters in this year’s Presidential election. In Tuesday’s Republican Primary in Illinois, 8 out of every 10 voters cited economics issues as being the main issue behind their decision at the ballot box. Social issues like immigration, health care, and […]

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March 20, 2012

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How to Heat a Dutch Oven to 350 Degrees

cooking in a dutch oven

Years ago, I took a short Dutch Oven cooking class. I learned that you can bake anything in a Dutch Oven that you can make in your home oven. Anything. Want a to bake a casserole? No problem. Fresh homemade bread? You can do it. Baked beans, pizza, or a pork tenderloin? You got it. […]

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March 19, 2012

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Protecting Yourself from Radiation

Protecting yourself from nuclear radiation

Last week, I reviewed a disaster-survival book about a nuclear meltdown and also listed some of the pros and cons associated with nuclear energy.  Regardless of how you feel about the safety and wisdom of nuclear power plants, they already exist.  There is also that outside possibility that “nukes” would accidentally or intentionally be launched […]

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March 17, 2012

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Quote of the Week: Lincoln on the Constitution

abraham lincoln wanted to preserve the constitution

“We, the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

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March 16, 2012

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Top 5 Tips To Gardening With Wildlife

helpful wildlife in the garden

The following article has been contributed by Kelly, a gardener and blogger. It has been published with permission of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of PreppingToSurvive.com. Anyone can be a wildlife gardener whether he/she is an experienced gardener or just love to grow some plants in a few tubs in the […]

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