Author: denob

I am a creative kinda gal and when I saw this idea I was intrigued. It’s a homemade oil lamp made up of mostly things you might already have laying around the house and it’s a simple 5 minute project. I am concerned with the indoor air quality of our home and because I suffer…

In prepper circles, the question of home security is one of the most discussed topics. Many home security systems require electricity to run and when the power goes out, you will be left with only a few hours of battery power to run your system. Dogs offer both pre and post SHTF security. Having a…

Many of us grow at least some of our own produce. Summer gardens can produce enough veggies to feed us through the season and perhaps even enough to put some up for the winter. Tomatoes, beans, squash, corn, and greens are common veggies grown in our back yards, but have you thought about fruit trees?…

On a recent trip to my local country hardware store, I noticed that the maple syrup tapping supplies have come to the shelves. For those of us who strive to be as self reliant as possible, tapping a few maple trees can be a great way to put up some sugar. Maple syrup is a…

So – how are you doing getting around to eating all that food in your food storage?? You have started right? Anything in your food storage that you haven’t really added to your main menu? Some things are easy to incorporate and others we needed a little help getting into the habit of using regularly….

Many of us have the mindset to shelter in place for most any emergency or disaster. But there will be times when this is not possible or not practical. Wildfires, floods, severe weather are all some of the situations that could force us from our homes. While many disasters happen without warning, there are many…

We have a large number of teenagers and young adults that stay with us for periods of time. Teenagers eat a lot. Like hollow legs and empty pits they are always looking for something to fill them up. So having a large pantry means that I know I can handle kids and company without having…

This editorial is strictly the opinion of the author, and as such, is not endorsed by the Canadian Preppers Network in anyway.  ~  D. Luther As his New Year’s gift to the United States, President Barack Obama ratified the National Defense Authorization Act on December 31.  This effectively makes the United States a war zone,…

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all the very best during the holiday season. Since this site was revitalized in the spring, interest has grown and participation has skyrocketed.A very special thanks goes out to all the contributers that have made this possible… Ancient DragonSueAnitapreciouspearlThe Real TabbyDaisy You have all helped…

Saving money is most times easier than making it and I have found a way to save LOTS of money. In our home we seem to have mountains of laundry to be done but my honest first thought when I heard about making my own soap was – all I need is one-more-thing-to-do…was the extra…