The Canadian Preppers Network now has a forum!

Sometimes it seems so simple & easy.  On top of posting here on the Canadian Preppers Network, I am a regular poster on the forum site as well.  Add to that a prepper blog of my own and a weekly podcast on the Prepper Podcast Radio Network, and I think that I contribute my fair…

One handy invention I have found to be extremely helpful for emergency situations is the crank powered flashlight/radio combination. These can be found for under $20.00 at your local hardware store and eliminate the worry about dead or leaking batteries. They usually come with LED bulbs that last a lifetime and use little power. The…

Do you feel the need to start cutting back your spending/consumerism based on the economic challenges that we here in Canada face today? Are you interested in finding ways to save on your monthly food bill and all of your other household expenses? Do you worry that you don’t have enough food stocked in your…

Personally, I think camping is one of the best ways to learn what you may be in for after a disaster.  Now I don’t mean renting a fully equipped trailer with all the bells & whistles.  I mean down and dirty no service camping in a tent with no power, and a nice long walk…

Yes, that’s right folks, harvest time is right around the corner!  Finally, all that hard work put in since before the snow was even completely gone is about to pay off.  If you’re like me, you have already been enjoying the bounty all summer long with fresh greens, ripe red tomatoes, crispy cucumbers and much…

Somehow this month I ended up with tons of lemons, limes and little oranges. It pains me to throw away perfectly good items so I had to do my best to try to preserve as much as I could. I am not a fan of marmalade but that is certainly one great option to preserve citrus….