A nuclear blast is an explosion with intense light and heat, a damaging pressure wave, and widespread radioactive material that can contaminate the air, water, and ground surfaces for miles around. A nuclear device can range from a weapon carried by an...
Gluten-Free Brownies
Stacy made flour-less brownies in the Sun Oven®. These can be solar baked at any temperature (or time of year) by simply modifying the time. Ingredients 6 TBS coconut oil 1/2 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 eggs (chicken or duck) 2 TBS vanilla extract 2/3 cup coconut...
Land Navigation with Compass and Map
Kevin Estela Wilderness Learning Center Many emergency situations would not become survival situations, if you did not become lost. Many people carry compasses without knowing how to use them. The path of least resistance when traveling is usually the best. A map and...
Active Shooter – Your Plan? Survive
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Since 2006, the U.S. has had an active shooter attack, killing 4 or more people on the average of one every month. In a recently released study by the FBI, 160 incidents occurring between 2000 and 2013 show that 45.6 % (73) took...
Materia Medica – Aloe Vera
Botanical Name: Aloe vera Common Name: Aloe Family: Asphodelaceae (Lilliaceae subdivision) Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Kumari Parts Used: Leaves Native Region: Canary Islands Geographic Distribution: Can be grown in any kitchen window around the world; Botanical...
Medical Genealogy
Have you ever noticed that some branches of your family live longer than others? Do those who have succumbed have a common cause of death? Do certain diseases run in your family? What could this mean to you and your descendants? Family health history also known as...
Off Grid with Doug and Stacy
Meet a fascinating couple, who live off their land and cook with the sun. Doug and Stacy were typical city folks who after years of the same old same old decided they wanted to enjoy life and take more control of the food they ate. They realized how hard they had to...
Tips for Winter Wellness
Winter is often the most sickly time of the year with folks suffering from colds, coughs, sniffles, achy joints and cold sores. There are many reasons blamed: confinement with others, cold weather, depression, stress, weak immune system or lack of exercise. Depending...
19 Ways to Heat Your Greenhouse
The folks at Living the Good Life shared a video discussing 10 ways to heat your greenhouse. One big tip is to not plant right up next to the wall. Leave some space. [1] Use plastic bottles filled with water left sitting in the sun. Dark bottles hold heat longer and...
Winter Gardening
Want to extend your growing season for garden veggies? Consider these structures to protect vegetables and extend their growing season. For homesteaders who need to feed their family all year long, these are necessary to supplement canned and other stored food with...