Making Your Own Materia Medica

Are you interested in plants and their benefits to us? As you begin to pursue thisΒ  adventure, you will quickly become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information available. The Herbal Academy recommends studying one plant at a time. This will allow you to delve...

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Survival Breads

Breads cooked over the coals of a campfire on a stick or in a skillet are a welcome treat after hiking or just being outside in the cool air all day. Have you ever cooked bread without an oven? These recipes are some old ones that could easily have been baked at the...

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Making Jerky

Are you a beef jerky fan? Lots of folks recommend making your own to save money and get the flavor you want. There are a variety of tools to use to make it and the recipes are endless. This is usually a two day process. Start with deciding what type of equipment...

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Fixing a Flat Tire

EHow Most drivers face a flat at least a few times in their lives. Although it can be daunting the first time you attempt it, changing a flat tire is not difficult. Almost anyone can do it in less than 15 minutes - less time than it usually takes for a tow truck to...

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EMPs and You

An electromagnetic pulse is caused by the detonation of a nuclear device at high altitude over the target area. An EMP can also be caused by a solar storm. The electromagnetic pulse generated by such an attack or event can destroy electrical power infrastructure and...

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Essential Oils for Healing

Β If you have ever experienced the scent of a rosemary bush, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of an essential oil. Having been around for thousands of years, various cultures have used them for medicinal and health purposes. You will find them used in...

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Self-Reliance – Dealing with Debt

Money is the current medium of exchange for services rendered or products acquired from someone else. Everyone uses it. It’s the way we get things we need and want. The money you receive for your work is considered income and when you use money to purchase items or...

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Project Noah – Month 12

Β Β Β  Project Noah is a yearlong food storage and emergency preparedness program designed to help you set and obtain goals in the area of family preparedness. The program is divided into twelve monthly assignments touching on lots of short and long term preparedness...

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Project Noah – Month 11

Project Noah is a yearlong food storage and emergency preparedness program designed to help you set and obtain goals in the area of family preparedness. The program is divided into twelve monthly assignments touching on lots of short and long term preparedness...

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Tips on Storing Batteries and Matches

Batteries come in a variety of sizes, shapes and uses. Review the types of batteries you need for the types of devices you have. Store extras of the types and sizes you need. Proper storage extends battery lives and prevents them from becoming a safety hazard. Here...

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