Curing your own bacon from scratch is fun and not as difficult as you might think. You’ll need a whole animal belly; I am using a domestic organic pork belly for this recipe. Your butcher will probably have to order you one as they are rarely found on supermarket shelves.
January 7, 2013
A sea of people are competing for precious few resources. People are lined up awaiting their chance. There is a nervous energy about. Hearts are racing; patience is growing thin. Is this a prophetic scene from the apocalypse? Hardly. It’s the annual ritual that occurs each January at health clubs around the world. New Year’s Resolutions […]
January 5, 2013
Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: ‘Are your ready?’ ~ Johnny Carson
January 4, 2013
Welcome to the first edition of Friday Five from PreppingToSurvive. We took a few days off during the holidays to relax, enjoy the time with our family, and to go winter camping. Nevertheless, we still kept up with the news and blogosphere. Here’s what we’re reading this week: Springfield Armory’s XDS is a small handgun […]
January 2, 2013
Most preppers put a lot of time and effort into planning ahead for the care of their family members. We store food staples, first aid items, clothing a size or two ahead, ammunition, and so on. That’s definitely a wise plan. But how well stocked are you for your animals? Some medical skills are multi-species, […]
December 29, 2012
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. ~ John F. Kennedy
December 28, 2012
On the final Friday Five from PreppingToSurvive for 2012, here’s what we’re reading: how to defensively use a tactical flashlight, how to talk with your non-prepping spouse about the need to prepare, nuclear programs continue to proliferate as North Korea test fires a long range missile, GMO salmon coming to a dinner table near you, […]
December 25, 2012
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring […]
December 22, 2012
“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” ~ Jesus of Nazareth
December 21, 2012
According to the Mayans, the world is supposed to end today, or at least change beyond belief. Some speculate that magnetic north will move to near China and the earth will turn on it’s side. If their proves false and there is a December 22nd, 2012, here’s what we’ve found noteworthy for the Friday Five […]
Three Weapons Every Prepper Needs
18 Low-Cost Ways to Start Prepping
You Might Be a Prepper If…
One Blade, One Pistol, One Long Gun: What’s Your Choice?
A Different Kind of Food-in-a-Bucket Plan
Knowledge and Experience: Your Most Important Asset for Wilderness Survival
Friday Five for April 12, 2013
Quote of the Week: Washington on Preparedness
Friday Five for March 1, 2013
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January 8, 2013
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