I understand reluctance to handle guns. I was very much that way, and still am really, but it’s time to get past that. These are already dangerous times we live in. The Realities Are you aware that fully one-fourth of women report being sexually assaulted before the end of college? There are approximately 40 murders […]
May 18, 2011
This topic really has two facets. There is the pregnancy and delivery of babies and then there is caring for them afterward. I’ve given birth to 6 babies almost entirely without drugs or medical intervention, so on the one hand, I have a little experience. On the other hand, I’ve never delivered anyone else’s baby. […]
May 17, 2011
Preppers often go to great lengths preparing for most every scenario imaginable. From the classic woodland sole survival situation to the urban chaos resulting from a natural disaster, preppers take comfort in knowing that they are prepared to meet the survival challenge head on. A Personal Disaster But not all disasters are so grandiose. In fact […]
May 16, 2011
One option for starting a flock of chickens is by getting chicks by U.S. mail. There are a number of excellent hatcheries that will ship directly to you. One of the great things about this is that you can choose exactly what breed(s) you want and the date you want them. The downside is that […]
May 13, 2011
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~Proverbs 22:6 This wonderful advice from Solomon guides a lot of our decisions as parents. After prayerful consideration, we decided years ago to homeschool our children to be sure they are getting the proper “training.” […]
May 12, 2011
Imagine that you’re on a 3-day canoe trip in the spring of the year. It’s a little on the chilly side, but the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. What a peaceful yet exhilarating way to start your long weekend. Thrust Into A Survival Situation Suddenly you find yourself in the 58F water. […]
May 11, 2011
I was quite overwhelmed when I first began trying to store a large supply of food. Some of the things that were most difficult for me to figure out initially in my food stocking was what to buy, how much of it, and how long it would last? Enough For One Year? If I wanted […]
May 10, 2011
A short two-night camping trip to experience all that the great outdoors has to offer. That’s what six Boy Scouts and two adult leaders had in mind when they set out on a weekend camping trip in a National Forrest in Arkansas in April. But they got more than they bargained for. Rapidly raising waters […]
May 9, 2011
If you’ve done some research and decided to start a flock of chickens, you have a few options. I will address the easiest one first. The Ready-Made Flock The simplest way to get started with chickens is to buy adult birds that are already laying (or “started pullets” which are female birds nearly grown). Check […]
May 6, 2011
The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) will, of course, bring with it many now unfathomable changes in our daily lives. Cellphones, computers, and other items currently considered necessities may have little value in the world to come. Conversely, other items now considered trivial may become prominent and indispensable tools for survival. […]
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