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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
07/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to make your own laundry soap
Unlike store-bought laundry detergent, DIY laundry soap doesn’t use toxic chemicals to clean your clothes. When SHTF, you’ll benefit from knowing how to make your own laundry soap. Even when things are relatively calm, you can make DIY laundry soap to save money on cleaning products. You can make homemade laundry soap in either solid powder form […]
07/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to check if dented canned food is safe to eat
Some people scourge grocery stores for canned food with small dents because they’re sometimes sold for a fraction of the original price, while there are those who don’t buy damaged cans to avoid botulism (food poisoning caused by bacteria). But what do you do if the canned food that’s already in your pantry or stock […]
07/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
8 Factors to consider when choosing a self-defense knife
When it comes to self-defense, one of the most reliable weapons that a prepper can use is the survival knife. A heavy-duty survival knife, which usually measures about eight to 15 inches, is much stronger than a simple pocket knife. Aside from self-defense, you can even use a survival knife to cut firewood and even start […]
07/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Purslane and stinging nettle: Two superfood herbs to forage in the spring
Both seasoned preppers and beginners would do well to read up on two versatile superfood herbs – purslane and stinging nettle – that may prove to be great additions to your list of wild edibles to forage in spring. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) First up is purslane (Portulaca), which often grows near cultivated garden plants. This […]
07/08/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Survival diet: Which animals are best to catch and eat
As a survivalist, you know that preparing for when SHTF goes beyond having bug out gear and supplies. If you’re ever trapped in the wilderness, you need to know what kinds of animals are safe to hunt and eat. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) You can’t always afford to be picky, especially if you’re a fledgling hunter with limited ammunition. To […]
07/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to seal a Mason jar without an electric vacuum sealer
Mason jars, typically used when home canning produce, are versatile containers that can also store different kinds of food, such as grains or cereals. Some preppers even use these sturdy jars to store all sorts of odds and ends. But what do you do if electricity runs out and you still need to seal Mason jars […]
07/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Some generally accepted “rules” for prepping are actually myths
As a prepper, one of the first lessons that you need to learn is how to be resilient. When SHTF, you need to be able to think on your feet. But before you attempt the rules of prepping, especially when the situation calls for it, you need to learn them first. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com.) While they’re […]
07/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Window sill hydroponics: How to start and grow plants in a jar of water, like your grandmother used to
You can take your homesteading skills up a notch by learning about hydroponics, or the method of cultivating plants without soil. This subset of hydroculture utilizes mineral nutrient solutions in water. Hydroponics is possible even if you live in a homestead, and you don’t need fancy equipment. Just use containers like Mason jars. Hydroponics requires some […]
07/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to making dried food without a food dehydrator
Preppers are always willing to try new things, especially when it involves effective ways to prepare food for their stockpile. But what do you if you want to make dried food but you don’t own a food dehydrator? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) If you don’t know someone who owns a food dehydrator or you simply want to […]
07/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
What do you do if someone experiences a severe allergic reaction in the wild?
Bees are necessary for the pollination of various plants, but these industrious workers can be very dangerous to people who are allergic to bee stings. While there are several ways to deal with allergic reactions, what do you do if they occur when you’re out in the wild? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) What is anaphylactic shock? Anaphylactic […]
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