Category: Skills

Raising Chickens – What You Need to Know!

With the cost of eggs and chicken in the stores, and the uncertainty of exactly where they came from or what they have been fed, I’d like to start raising my own chickens. But unlike gardening, I know very little about chickens. I know barbecue wings with ranch dressing make a great snack. And I…
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January 4, 2013 0

Medical preparedness including strategies for medical issues without access to modern medical help and more!

If you don’t know Nurse Amy and Dr. Bones you soon will. They both can best be described as a deep well of information that never runs dry. I have had the pleasure of working with them both over the past couple of years on different podcasts and very much look forward to working with…
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January 1, 2013 0

A time honored skill used by untold numbers of people in the pursuit of water, minerals, and more.

Dowsing? Personally, I have not much faith in dowsing although I have known several people including a few of my own relatives who will swear by this method of finding many things besides just water. My first thought is always, if you are an expert at dowsing why have you not dowsed for gold, silver,…
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December 30, 2012 0

A unique Prepper creation, I want one!

A Gourdjo! What is a Gourdjo? I’ve seen a lot of great ideas but this has to be one of my favorites. Prepper ingenuity shines with this creation. A Prepper item needed? You bet, well maybe not this particular item but entertainment is a must for any Prepper. What have you created that is uniquely…
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December 29, 2012 0

The medicine cabinet outside!

This episode of “Foraging For Life” we will look a few more resources nature has to offer in the way of medicinal plants and herbs. There are several plants and herbs that are in natures medicine cabinet that can help us when no other resources are available. We will talk about a few of these…
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December 28, 2012 1

Prepper Pride shines through in Triumph! Everyday people on to something big, really big, Monumental Even!

It’s a Miracle!  It’s a Miracle! Quietly and without fanfare last Friday slipped away and the world rocked on.  Not such a miracle really but a testament to the lives we live and the incredible planet we inhabit.  While the following things are true; #1 the end of the year is drawing near; #2 we…
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December 26, 2012 0

Personal Readiness Education Programs on “A Preppers Path”!

An informative show worth the time to listen to if you missed the original broadcast. Forks in the road, which way do we go now? You are either just beginning the prepper/survival life or you’ve already achieved a level of preparedness and are beyond the basics  but when/what next?  Join Lynna on “The Other Side…A…
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December 23, 2012 0

The Seeds We Sow Everyday! Not the ones you’re thinking of.

During the last 3 broadcasts of “Preparing To Provide”, we’ve been discussing seeds, primarily vegetable seeds. But as important as seeds are for growing food, there are some seeds that I feel are much more important. So as we prepare for Christmas, I’d like to talk about the seeds that we sow each day by…
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December 21, 2012 0

We are prepared and no one goes hungry on the mountain!

I was asked if I would write an article on “Prepping and Self-Reliance in Northern Idaho”. I laughed and replied, “But I can’t write!” However, truth be told, writing is one of my many passions. Mushroom hunting is another. I love being out in the great outdoors…exploring, treasure hunting, taking in the fresh air and…
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December 20, 2012 1

Our money and how we might be masters of it instead of slaves.

The average American family has burdened themselves with — depending on what source you believe — $7,500 to $16,000 in credit card debt alone.  As of December 12th, the average credit card rate stands at over 14%.  You don’t have to be a whiz at math to see this is not a good situation to be…
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December 19, 2012 0

Medicine a top priority for any Prepper in any disaster!

Peace, Joy, Love and all that this season brings…. relaxing and peaceful thoughts… BUT disasters happen every day.  In the wake of the recent tragedy in Conn this was driven home all too vividly to the entire nation. Crisis/Disaster Medicine a top priority in any disaster, what do you know? What can you do? Monday…
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December 17, 2012 0

Do you have what it takes to survive an evacuation at a moment’s notice?

Do you have what it takes to survive an evacuation at a moment’s notice?  What would you be left with if your home were destroyed by fire or a tornado?   There can be any number of disasters that can force you to leave your home without the time to think.  What if you needed to…
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December 15, 2012 0

Wild edibles, uses for herbs and what time of year to begin looking!

This upcoming “Foraging For Life” show is going to cover some more selected wild edibles and uses for herbs. We’ll be going into detail about what time of year to begin looking for them, their varied uses, as well as preserving them.We will also discuss ways you can move nature into your yard to create…
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December 14, 2012 0