Waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria, that are ingested through contaminated water or by coming in contact with feces. If every person on the planet practices safe sanitation and hygiene and drank only clean water, these diseases would not exist. Ensuring safe drinking water is a three-step process. TheContinue reading “Purifying Water”
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When Turning on the Tap Isn’t an Option
Access to a sufficient water supply is crucial for survival during emergencies. The article emphasizes storing enough water for drinking, personal hygiene, and cleaning needs, recommending one gallon per person per day. It also highlights the importance of providing water for pets and livestock while maintaining hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases.
What are Your Special Preparedness Needs?
Recent natural disasters highlight the importance of preparing for special needs in families. Essential preparations include stocking supplies for medications, oxygen, and basic necessities, as well as planning entertainment options during outages. Regular assessments of seasonal requirements and having activities to keep everyone occupied can enhance resilience in crises.
Essential Fuels for Winter Survival
The article emphasizes winter survival strategies, focusing on the importance of stored fuels. It discusses using wood for heating, maintaining a full gasoline supply for vehicles and generators, propane storage, and the benefits of kerosene. Additionally, it suggests affordable homemade electricity options, ensuring readiness for emergencies without significant expenses.
What if the Lights Go Out This Winter?
This post advises preparation for potential three-week power outages during winter. Suggestions include investing in generators, alternative heating sources, water storage, cooking methods, toilet alternatives, refrigeration strategies, lighting options, and a weather radio for updates. It emphasizes readiness for extreme emergencies and invites additional survival tips from readers.
What You Need to Know about the “Rules of Threes”
Homesteading is more than just having a garden and livestock. Homesteading is about being prepared for whatever problems may come your way. Some of these problems include natural disasters that could happen to any of us. There are two rules of threes that I learned several years ago that should be the basis for anyContinue reading “What You Need to Know about the “Rules of Threes””
Calming Herbal Tea Workshop: 9 Herbs for Ultimate Relaxation
There’s so much stress in the world today that a good hot, calming tea at the end of a hectic day is just what the body needs to reset for a relaxing evening at home. There’s Nothing Like a Cup of Tea Last week I wrote about an event I attended by my herbalist friendContinue reading “Calming Herbal Tea Workshop: 9 Herbs for Ultimate Relaxation”
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There’s a Medicine Cabinet in My Backyard
The workshop introduced medicinal remedies found in the local area, emphasizing that they are not substitutes for professional medical care. Common herbs like broadleaf and narrowleaf plantain, elderberry, Rose of Sharon, and juniper have various health benefits. Participants shared their experiences, and the workshop will include a hands-on tea-making session next week.
Three Affordable Essential Herbs that I Highly Recommend
The author emphasizes self-reliance on their homestead, using essential oils like lavender, tea tree, and peppermint for various purposes, emphasizing their health and environmental benefits. They also mention their books available on Amazon to help readers start a vegetable garden.
The Perpetual Homesteader 