Category: Skills

What is it to live Off Grid?

What is it to live Off Grid? DJ Cooper “Surviving Dystopia” First, right now I do not live off grid… While wishes I do think come true…there is much that must be overcome sometimes to get what we hope for. A favorite saying of mine is the 7 p’s (a military adage) “Proper Planning and Preparation…
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December 3, 2015 0

Fire Craft 101

Fire Craft 101 Josh “The 7P’s of Survival” If you follow my blog you know I like to practice every possible means of fire making available. This week’s live show will feature a look into my fire kits, basic means of starting a fire, proper fire


November 18, 2015 0

Caving 101

Caving 101 Josh “7 P’s of Survival” This week on the 7 P’s Of Survival we will have Tyler Anderson back on the show and we will be talking all things Caving. Tyler will walk you through where to start on your caving journey as far as equipment, training, packing, guides, clubs, rescue and much…
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November 4, 2015 0

Fall for Planting Trees?

Fall for Planting Trees? The other day, my husband and I loaded up the kids and took a trip to the local farm supply store. Our objective was to get feed for the goats and sheep, and the chickens, as well as a few heat bulb for our adolescent chickens. As we approached, we saw…
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October 25, 2015 0

Kids and Winter Survival Skills!

Kids and Winter Survival Skills! My kids have had their sleds lined up by the garage door since Thanksgiving. They’ve been trying on their snow clothes and eyeing new ski jackets in the L.L. Bean catalog and are ready to get out in the snow and burn some serious calories! I love to watch them…
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October 23, 2015 0

Holiday Gifts, Odds and Ends!

Holiday Gifts, Odds and Ends! I thought instead on one general theme, I would touch on several different things today. It’s fast approaching holiday time and it shows in all the markets. I enjoy baking for the holidays and giving holiday gifts of of food to people. This is a great thing to do and if…
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October 22, 2015 0

Mountaineering 101

Mountaineering 101 Joshua “The 7 P’s Of Survival” Not just about Mountaineering but the skills to survive. Great show! This week on the 7 P’s Of Survival we will have Tyler Anderson on the show and we will be talking all things Mountaineering (not West Virginia University, but if you want to talk about that…
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October 20, 2015 0

Goats, Axes & Fire!

Goats, Axes & Fire Ohhh My! This week on the 7 P’s Of Survival Show we will have Chris Gustafson on the show and will be talking all about the life of a Michigan Outdoorsman. We plan to talk about using goats for all things self reliance, collecting fire tinder material and what works best,…
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October 13, 2015 0

The Emergency Garden!

The Emergency Garden Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” This week Karen Lynn is so excited to have Prepper Author and Story Teller Ron Foster on her show this week. They will be discussing Ron’s book  The Bug Out Gardening Guide – How to Grow Food When It Absolutely Matters and you will be glad you…
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October 1, 2015 0

DIY Mentality For Self Reliance

DIY Mentality For Self Reliance Joshua “The 7 P’s of Survival“ This week my buddy Jeremy Moran (you might remember him from a few posts and videos on the blog) explore the homemade, repurposed, DIY and redneck engineered means of creating a self reliance kit. Together we will share some tips and tricks to making…
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September 29, 2015 0

The Next Generation of Gardeners

Raising The Next Generation of Gardeners Karen Lynn “Lil Suburban Homestead” Karen Lynn interviews Christina Kamp, Blogger at Little Sprouts this week!  Christina Kamp is a family childcare provider in Oklahoma with a passion for giving kids her very best and caring for the whole child. She has been teaching in her home for almost…
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September 17, 2015 0

Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life!

Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life! Josh “The 7P’s of Survival” This week on the 7 P’s Of Survival Show we will be talking about spy safety and survival techniques that can save your life all while keeping you and those you love protected from danger. We will have Jason Hanson, a former CIA…
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September 15, 2015 1

Fall Garden, Recipes, & The Homestead

It’s The Fall Show! Planting the Fall Garden, Recipes, and Around the Homestead Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” This week Karen Lynn shares about their fall garden…what is going in and what’s coming out! They are also talking about their recent yard sale day and their plans for their Lil’ Suburban Homestead. They will discuss…
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September 3, 2015 0