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07/21/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to prep your non-prepping family members and friends: 12 sneaky gifts

It’s hard to be known as the crazy prepper. It’s even harder when you try to talk about the importance of preparing now; and if you’re like most of us here at Natural News, buying presents for your family and friends becomes even more difficult when you’re already known as the “nutcase” who gives “thoughtful […]

07/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Bandanas: A multi-use survival must-have

In terms of fashion, bandanas are a hit-or-miss. Luxury brands fluctuate in their love for the clothing item; sometimes designing their entire collection around them, other times completely lambasting them, describing them as “dorky” or “not cool.” When you’re out in the wild though, determining if you are fashionably acceptable to that attacking bear is […]

07/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Prepping for a water shortage: How to harvest rainwater

During emergencies, one of the most important things to have is drinkable water. If you’ve been reading our site regularly, you know that we always emphasize the importance of preparedness. From knowing your first aid to building your own sustainable garden, our goal is to teach Natural News readers how to thrive in any situation – […]

07/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Fire, water, food, shelter: Tips for how to survive in the woods

Most women, especially those who live in dangerous areas, are taught the crime triangle. This is the self-defense technique that analyzes all the three elements that lead to a woman becoming a potential victim. The absence of one element (target, desire, or opportunity) significantly reduces the chance of a woman getting hurt. In the same […]

07/17/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Wonderful, versatile cheesecloth – a must have for preppers, campers, and homesteaders

What do you use your cheesecloth for? Chances are you only use it once for the holidays as a holder of herbs for soups. They are then thrown away or forgotten until the next year. However, cheesecloths are more versatile and durable than you realize. Many preppers and seasoned survivalists say that the material can […]

07/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Edible, medicinal, utilitarian: Cattails are a wonderful survival resource

Traditional Chinese healers call this weed “Pu Huang” and prescribe it to patients who have bleeding problems. This can range anywhere from spitting out blood to having blood in the urine or stool to bleeding from the uterus. Most people take the herb dried and are therefore unable to realize that the powerful Pu Hang […]

07/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to safely forage for pokeweed

Nothing says “survival” quite like the pokeweed. The shockingly beautiful plant, with its deep purple berries, is a favorite among unsuspecting children who crush the fruit and smear it on their faces. Unfortunately, pokeweed is one of the deadliest plants to touch and eat. Almost all parts of the weed are poisonous and only specific […]

07/14/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Surviving a snake bite: What you need to know, how to prepare

Most of us don’t consider snakes in our survival preparations. We talk about the uses of herbs in medicine and how to build a shelter from materials found in nature, but an essential part of prepping is understanding the kinds and appropriate first aid responses for different dangerous animals. In this edition of medical preparedness, […]

07/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

For the survivalist prepper: How to build a fire AND remain hidden in the wild

Fire: The stolen gift of the gods given to humanity by the titan, Prometheus, that damned him to an eternity of torment. Without fire, society would never flourish and progress would never occur. This survival staple is also without comparison – and any prepper knows that after water and shelter, the most important thing to have […]

07/12/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Tips for storing different types of fuel long term

You need fuel during emergency situations. Most people tend to forget that. We are always told to stockpile food and medicine for obvious reasons, but fuel is another crucial item that you should begin storing today. We’re not just talking about gasoline but other fuels needed for heating, cooking, and electricity. In this short guide, […]

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